EA's Skate Gets Microtransactions Before Its Release Date

EA’s highly anticipated Skate revival is incorporating microtransactions into its latest alpha test, paving the way for its eventual release. Insider Gaming reports that developer Full Circle has introduced a virtual currency, San Van Bucks, used to purchase cosmetic items. This move appears designed to test the microtransaction system before early access, with Full Circle aiming for a “positive experience when purchasing items from the Skate store.” They've emphasized that player feedback is crucial for a smooth early access launch. Importantly, Full Circle has warned alpha testers that all progress will be reset before early access, and any purchases made will be refunded as San Van Bucks, redeemable upon early access launch.

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Skate's early access launch is slated for 2025. Initially announced at EA Play in 2020 as being in very early development, Full Circle has maintained consistent communication with the community through closed playtests and its "The Board Room" video series, providing regular updates on the game's progress. The official title, simply "skate," was revealed in 2022, along with confirmation of its free-to-play status across Xbox, PlayStation, and PC platforms.