To play Skate early, follow these steps:
- Skate Early Access went live on September 16, 2025, and is free-to-play on PC (Steam, Epic Games, EA App), PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S
- You need to download the game on your platform of choice and log in. There is no upfront cost for Early Access.
- Early Access requires a controller on PC; keyboard and mouse are not supported.
- The game supports cross-play and cross-progression across all platforms from launch.
- Early Access features the San Vansterdam world with four main neighborhoods and ongoing updates with new content and improvements.
You cannot get early access unless you signed up as a Skate Insider by June 27, 2025, but now the game is open for everyone to play in Early Access starting from its September 16 launch date.
In summary, to play Skate early, download the free Early Access version on your preferred platform, use a controller on PC, and start playing from September 16, 2025.
