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Progress Bar: Skate Season 4 continues its trend of fun… and worrisome monetization
The author expresses mixed feelings about the early access progression of Skate, particularly concerning its monetization strategies and battle pass system. While enjoying the core gameplay and new additions like the finger flip trick and San Van Open theme, concerns are raised about paywalling new skate parks and the overall value proposition for casual players.
skate. Drops Season 4 Details: X Games Partnership, San Van Open + More!
Electronic Arts and Full Circle have announced details for skate. Season 4, launching June 2nd and running until August 25th. This season introduces a new skateable arena, the Lucre Financial Stadium, the San Van Open event, and a partnership with X Games. New features include a limited event game mode called X Games Spot Battles, new finger flip tricks, and improvements to social features and core gameplay.
Skate confirms returning tricks, more rewards, and plans for another paywalled area in S4
Full Circle has announced details for Skate's upcoming Season 4, launching June 2nd. The season pass will include immediate access to a new area, similar to the previous season's Isle of Grom, with free players gaining access later. Season 4 will also reintroduce finger flip tricks, add more branded events, and feature visual improvements and new challenges.
skate. Brings In Nike SB Pop-Up, Introducing Cosmetics And Limited Time Event, Includes Grom At Night |
The game skate. has launched its Season 3 content, featuring a partnership with Nike SB that introduces new cosmetics and a limited-time event. The Nike SB Pop-Up runs from April 14 to May 5, offering iconic footwear and apparel, with challenges named after skate videos. Additionally, the Isle of Grom area is transformed into 'Grom at Night' during this period, with a premium pass required after May 5.
Best Free PS5 Games To Play In 2026
This guide highlights the best free-to-play games available on PlayStation 5 in 2026, offering a variety of genres from battle royales to tactical shooters and sandbox worlds. These titles provide polished experiences without mandatory purchases, making them accessible for all players. The list includes enduring favorites like Astro's Playroom and Fortnite, alongside newer additions and evolving live-service games.
Best Free PS5 Games To Play In 2026
This guide highlights the best free-to-play games available on PlayStation 5 in 2026, offering a variety of genres from battle royales to tactical shooters and sandbox worlds. These titles deliver polished experiences without any upfront cost, with optional in-game purchases typically being cosmetic or convenience-based. The list includes popular titles like Astro's Playroom, Marvel Rivals, Overwatch, VALORANT, Apex Legends, and Fortnite, among others, showcasing the breadth of quality free gaming options for PS5 owners.
Remedy rolls out last FBC: Firebreak content update, affirms the game will be online "for years to come"
Remedy Entertainment has released the final major content update for its multiplayer game FBC: Firebreak, which includes new content and a Friend's Pass to encourage new players. Despite this being the last update, Remedy assures the game will remain online for years to come. The studio also reduced the game's price to improve accessibility.
Respawn, PlayStation Studios and EA Full Circle among first speakers for Develop:Brighton 2026
Develop:Brighton has announced its first speakers for the 2026 conference, including representatives from Respawn Entertainment, PlayStation Studios, and EA's Full Circle studio. The event, scheduled for July 14-16, will feature talks on game development, marketing, audio design, and business strategy from various industry professionals.
Battlefield developers laid off by EA months after Battlefield 6 'shatters records'
Electronic Arts has conducted layoffs within its Battlefield division, impacting studios like Criterion, DICE, Ripple Effect, and Motive. This occurs months after Battlefield 6 achieved record-breaking launch sales. The company stated these changes are to better align teams with community priorities and continue investment in the franchise.
EA laid off staffers across Battlefield studios to 'better align' its teams
Electronic Arts has laid off an undisclosed number of employees across its Battlefield studios, including Dice, Criterion, Ripple Effect, and Motive Studios, as part of a "realignment" to "better align" teams. Despite these cuts, EA stated that Battlefield remains a priority and that they are continuing to invest in the franchise, guided by player feedback.
Electronic Arts is laying off workers at the Battlefield 6 studios
Electronic Arts has laid off an unknown number of employees across four studios involved with the Battlefield franchise, including Criterion, Dice, Ripple Effect, and Motive. The company stated these changes are to better align teams with community priorities, despite Battlefield 6's strong initial sales and awards. This follows recent redundancies at the Skate developer Full Circle.
PS5 Open-World Game Gets Highly Requested Content Months After Launch
Electronic Arts and Full Circle are launching Season 3, "Fluid Flashback," for the open-world skateboarding game Skate on March 10. This update introduces fan-requested features like the darkslide trick and brings back the Isle of Grom, with early access for Premium Pass members. The season also includes new skateable areas, challenges, brand partners, and soundtrack additions.
skate. Season 3 Launching March 10
skate. Season 3, titled "Skybound Scalestorm," is launching on March 10, bringing back the Isle of Grom inspired by Skate 2 and Skate 3. The update includes new spillways, tricks, replay editor enhancements, missions, gear, and over 100 tiers of cosmetic items in the skate.Pass. The game is available in Early Access on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Skate Season 3 Looks Cool, But It May Be an Uphill Battle to Win Back Fans
Full Circle has unveiled Season 3 for the free-to-play skateboarding game Skate, which is currently in early access and begins on March 10th. The update introduces the overhauled Isle of Grom, though its paywalled access has frustrated players. Additional content includes graphical improvements, new spots, modes, and features like loadouts and dark tricks.
Skate Developer Full Circle Hit by Layoffs
Skate developer Full Circle has undergone layoffs as part of a studio transformation aimed at supporting the game's long-term future. Parent company Electronic Arts announced the changes, which impact "some roles." Player retention for Skate has significantly decreased since its launch, with recent player counts on Steam being a fraction of its peak.
Skate developer Full Circle confirms layoffs, claims commitment to the game's future "remains strong"
Skate developer Full Circle, a studio under Electronic Arts, has announced layoffs as part of a studio restructuring aimed at supporting the game's long-term future. The company stated that the affected employees are talented colleagues and friends, and that their commitment to Skate remains strong. The exact number of layoffs was not disclosed.
Skate developers Full Circle lay off an unspecified number of staff, claim this'll somehow help them "better support" the game
Full Circle, the studio behind Electronic Arts' early access skateboarding game Skate, has announced a studio restructuring that involves laying off an unspecified number of staff. The company claims these changes are intended to better support the long-term future of Skate and focus the team on key features. The studio also detailed changes to its roadmap communication, prioritizing social features like Meetups and Turn-Based Competitive Modes.
EA makes layoffs at Skate developer Full Circle
Electronic Arts has conducted layoffs at Full Circle, the studio developing the skateboarding game Skate. The company stated that these changes are necessary to better support the free-to-play title, despite its strong initial player engagement. The exact number of impacted employees has not been disclosed.
Skate developer Full Circle impacted by layoffs
Skate developer Full Circle, a studio under Electronic Arts, has undergone layoffs as part of a team restructuring aimed at supporting the game's long-term future. The exact number of affected employees is unknown, but the studio stated that the decision was not a reflection of their impact. This follows previous job cuts at EA in April 2025 and at Respawn Entertainment.
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.
