True Skate+ is now available on Apple Arcade. Built around a physics driven control system, the game asks players to use their fingers the same way they would their feet, by flicking, dragging and pushing the board with precise inputs that translate directly to how the skateboard reacts on screen. The underlying physics engine reads swipe position, direction and strength in real time, meaning the same motion can produce completely different results depending on where and how it is applied, opening the door to an enormous range of tricks and creative lines.

Progression is centered on completing park objectives to earn keys that unlock new skateparks, starting at Underpass and branching out through original locations like Inbound, Schoolyard, Factory, Alley, Mondo Ramp, Double Infinity, Warehouse and the Valley, along with well known real world parks like MACBA, SPoT, Havasu and the Berrics. Competitive fans can jump into events from the community tab to unlock official Street League Skateboarding Championship courses from 2012, as well as World Skate and Skateboard GB layouts with live events occasionally letting players skate courses alongside real world pro competitions.

Daily Bolt challenges provide a steady stream of goals that reward currency used to unlock boards, apparel, DIY objects and boosts, while skater and setup customization runs deep with multiple characters, licensed decks and grip options, and fully adjustable wheels, trucks and baseplates. Players can also reshape environments using a wide selection of DIY objects, stacking and placing them to build custom parks or modify existing ones. Replay editing is a major focus, offering multiple camera options, detailed controls over angles and movement, and advanced timeline tools that let players fine tune every shot. For those looking to take things beyond the device, the game supports second screen play, allowing True Skate+ to be played on a TV via Apple TV or AirPlay while using an iOS device or gamepad as the controller.

The solo developer behind Skate Story pitched his underworld trek to publishers as Tony Hawk’s Journey Dark Souls.

Skate‘s Season 2 update is meant to push the free-to-play title toward a grittier, more realistic visual identity. But players say the game’s new character models have landed somewhere far stranger. After checking in with their in-game avatars following Thursday’s patch, many fans are claiming their skaters look dramatically worse, with harsher skin textures, darker tones, and mismatched hair, among other things. Personally, my player is looking a bit worse for wear as well.

A Reddit thread published on Tuesday quickly became the hub of complaints, gathering hundreds of comments from frustrated players sharing before-and-after screenshots and commiserating over the overhaul. The OP’s comparison image shows softer, stylized faces replaced by characters with heavily shadowed eyes, harsher wrinkles, and darker, blotchy skin. Honestly, it’s a bit uncanny and doesn’t seem to be what Full Circle foresaw when planning on updating Skate‘s visuals.

Across the thread, players describe an inconsistent, sometimes severe shift in appearance depending on complexion and gender. The issues seem to disproportionately affect female avatars as well, with one user writing, “Girl characters look like they have really bad hangovers,” while another harshly joked that their skater “became addicted to meth in a matter of an hour.” It seems that during development, Full Circle eliminated paler tones when it came to character creation.

Not all feedback is negative. A handful of users said their characters look “more realistic,” and some who already had darker complexions reported smaller differences. But even supportive comments generally acknowledge that the new models still have mismatched or outdated hair textures, harsher shading around the nose and eyes, and a style that clashes with the rest of the game.

The debate speaks to a broader tension in Skate‘s art direction. Some players previously criticized the game’s original “cartoonish” look, while others felt the series’ goofy, physics-driven identity didn’t need realism at all. The Season 2 update seems to satisfy neither camp. In my review of Skate, I noted that the Fortnite-like visuals quickly faded into the background after a short time. And because the game is overtly over-the-top and goofy, it’s really not a big deal. That said, I have no earthly idea what the devs were thinking with this new look.

Will the complaints be enough to force yet another change? I’m not sure, but it’s certainly funny to read!

Skate Story is set to join the PlayStation Plus game catalog on December 8, as confirmed by Devolver Digital and Sony. The game will be included for those with PS Plus Extra and Premium subscriptions, giving players a chance to check it out through the service.

The game will also be released on Nintendo Switch 2 and Steam for PC on the same day. A demo has been available on Steam since October, offering the opening chapter and giving players a look at what to expect from the full nine-chapter experience.

You are a demon in the Underworld, made out of glass and pain. The Devil has given you a skateboard with a simple deal: Skate to the Moon and swallow it — and you shall be freed.

Ollie, kickflip, and grind your way through the ash and smoke of The Emptylands as you take on a seemingly impossible quest. Learn to master your weight and motion to conquer the weeping concrete. Savour the ritualistic beauty as you set your feet to pop a perfect kickflip.

Skate fast to destroy vicious demons, help a forgetful frog, and save other tortured souls on your journey from fragile beginner to hardened skater. Push through hell and discover The Devil’s greatest weakness: humility, perseverance, and a disgustingly sweet backside tailslide. All you need is your skateboard.

SKATE STORY is launching Day 1 into the @PlayStation Plus Game Catalog!

Day 1 being December 8, don't forget pic.twitter.com/p5uitUiKrX

— SKATE STORY (@skatestorygame) November 24, 2025