To get early access to Skate 4 (also known as skate.), you can play the game for free starting on September 16, 2025, via multiple platforms including PC (EA App, Epic Games Store, Steam), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. You just need to download the game and log in on your platform of choice with an internet connection and an EA account. The game is free-to-play in early access, and preloading details are not yet confirmed. If you had signed up as a Skate Insider before June 27, 2025, you may already have received an invite to early access, which gave you the chance to jump in before the general early access launch. However, this signup is now closed. Otherwise, you simply wait until the official early access release date and download it for free from your chosen platform's store. The early access version includes multiplayer online gameplay and will continue to evolve with seasonal content updates and new features post-release. No upfront payment is required for early access, but online play requires an EA account and persistent internet connection.