To play Skate 4 (officially titled "skate."), here is a basic guide:
- Download the game for free from the EA app or your platform's store (PC, Xbox, PlayStation). It is available in Early Access starting September 16, 2025.
- Use the default classic controls to get started. You can perform tricks using the right analog stick for trick inputs and the left analog stick to control your skater's body position and spins.
- Learn the pre-wind technique to spin your skater faster: hold the start of a trick on the right stick while pulling the left stick down then sliding it left or right to wind up your shoulders. Then flick the trick input to do fast spins like 360s or beyond.
- Grind by riding into edges at about a 45-degree angle to automatically start grinding or sliding.
- Perform manual tricks by balancing on the board to keep combos going.
- Use combinations of button inputs and stick movements for flip tricks, grabs, hippie jumps (where the board rolls under the skater), no complies, and other advanced techniques.
- You can also perform stylish moves like power slides to slow down or style out carves.
- Keep practicing to expand your technical trick repertoire and improve your score multipliers.
This game focuses on realistic, physics-based skateboarding and encourages creative skate lines and combos rather than simple repeated tricks. The trick system is intuitive and allows a wide variety of customized trick variations through manipulating both analog sticks and buttons.
If you want access to the latest early access or play test versions, sign up or check for the game in your EA app library or platform store to download and start skating right away.
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