The latest Skate dev diary revealed a lot of information about the game, revealing new gameplay features, the plan for San Vansterdam city, the main character story, and much more.

This historic franchise is returning and is determined to return better than ever. Fans can't wait to return to the immersive world of Skate.

A Rebuilt Control System

Skate developers worked very hard to rebuild the Flick-It control system, which is the main trick control system in the game. The goal is to make every trick seem unique, fun, and also satisfying to perform.

The Flick-It system's accuracy and control were also improved, making it easier to learn new tricks, especially if you are new to the Skate franchise.

Developers are also working hard to ensure players have fun no matter how they choose to play the game. Whether online, offline, with or without friends, players will have a great time—or at least that is the goal of the Full Circle and EA Sports developers.

Furthermore, everything players do in the game allows them to earn rewards, which they can then use to customize their characters and skateboards and unlock new objects.

The City of San Vansterdam is Getting a New Look

San Vansterdam is back, but the historic city of the Skate franchise will look familiar and unique simultaneously. To do that, the developers took inspiration from the cities of Vanelona and Port Carverton.

As of this writing, developers are mostly focused on the Downtown District of San Vansterdam, as they want to make sure that is a part of the city players truly enjoy and have fun skating at.

A Unique Soundtrack

The soundtrack is an important part of every game, especially one where you wander around an open-world setting.

According to the developers, Skate will have a massive soundtrack that " evolves and changes over time so you don’t get sick of it." Furthermore, what you listen to in the game will influence how the soundtrack evolves.

A great soundtrack can make a game incredibly more immersive, and we hope that is the case for Skate. After all, is there anything better than performing astonishing tricks while listening to fantastic music?

A Plethora of Character Customization Options

Skate is determined to provide players with many ways to express themselves. Players will be able to change their hair color and clothes, customize their boards, choose different body types, and much more.

This will allow players to create unique characters, making the game even more immersive and the gaming experience more enjoyable.

Beta Playtesting is on the Horizon

If you are dying to get your hands on Skate, then you are in luck, as the game will enter playtesting for consoles in the fall of 2024.

You can sign up for the beta playtesting here, for a chance to be one of the chosen ones to try out the game.

Skate continues its development, and more information about the game will be revealed soon.

EA first announced the return of Skate in 2022 after the series had been dormant for many years. Since then, four episodes of The Board Room have highlighted key details of what to expect from the game and walked us through the development process.

The last episode of The Board Room was eight months ago, so this latest update is very welcome for fans who can’t wait to return to the series desperate for new information. Having checked out the most recent video teasing the game, here’s everything we learned.

Character Customization, Cosmetics & More in Skate

The most important thing from this video is that the game is still coming—hopefully soon, but we will have to wait and see—and we’ve now been offered a look at how much personalization is on offer. You can change everything from your height and shape to what you’re wearing.

There are plenty of clothing options on offer, and you can make your character look as fly as you see fit, hopefully only equipping wavey garms so you can skate in style. What elevates the game is the genuine brands that are on show, making everything feel more realistic. So if you want to be seen skating in Vans, you can. The brands included are:

• Vans
• Chocolate
• Dime
• Girl

Judging from the wording, there is a chance more brands may be included before the game’s release. The cosmetics will be earned through different rewards and purchased from the stores dotted around San Vansterdam, so you can make your style your own.

Most importantly, this video is just the beginning as new cosmetic items and clothes will be added after launch, on top of events and gameplay opportunities - we’re sure we’ll see more about this closer to release.

We can’t wait for Skate; it feels like it has been too long since we last got to play an amazing skateboarding game. Let us know in the comments if you’re looking forward to the return of this storied series.