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Skate's Early Access Launch Struggles With Server Outages - New Game Network
Electronic Arts' Skate launched in Early Access on September 16, but was immediately plagued by widespread server outages and extreme queue times, with some players waiting behind over 50,000 others. The development team at Full Circle acknowledged the issues, citing record-breaking playtest sign-ups that exceeded server capacity, and began deploying additional servers. The game's requirement for a constant online connection and the presence of microtransactions before leaving Early Access also drew player frustration.
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