Skate 4 release date revealed: full global launch times, platforms, and PC requirements

The new Skate game, often referred to as Skate 4 though officially titled just "skate.", will enter Early Access on September 16, 2025. The Early Access release is global but servers go live at different local times depending on the region. For example, in India (IST), it launches at 10:30 PM on September 16.

Early Access will be available on PC, PlayStation 4 & 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S, with mobile platforms coming later. It supports cross-play and cross-progression. The full game release is expected in 2026 after about six months of Early Access content updates and optimization.

Regarding system requirements, detailed specs haven't been outlined explicitly in the sources yet, but the game is designed to run on current-gen and previous-gen consoles and PC, implying moderate requirements compatible with popular recent hardware.


Early Access will feature ongoing new content like seasonal events, game modes, and cosmetic updates, and the game is free-to-play at launch with optional in-game purchases.

Players in North America will be among the first to get in, with access opening at 10:00 AM PDT on the West Coast and 1:00 PM EDT on the East Coast.

Here are key launch times for Early Access on September 16, 2025 (local times):

• PDT (Pacific Daylight Time): 10 AM
• EDT (Eastern Daylight Time): 1 PM
• GMT (Greenwich Mean Time): 5 PM
• CET (Central European Time): 6 PM
• IST (Indian Standard Time): 10:30 PM
• JST (Japan Standard Time): 2 AM (Sept 17)
• AEDT (Australian Eastern Daylight Time): 4 AM (Sept 17)

This schedule allows players worldwide to start playing at roughly the same global moment in September 2025.

Which platforms support cross-play and cross-progression

The platforms that support cross-play and cross-progression for skate. Early Access include:

• PlayStation 4
• PlayStation 5
• Xbox One
• Xbox Series X|S
• PC

The game features cross-play and cross-progression from day one, allowing players on these platforms to play together and have their game progress synced across platforms seamlessly. Mobile platforms (Android and iOS) are planned for later but are expected to support these features as well upon release.

The minimum PC system requirements for skate. Early Access are:

• Operating System: Windows 10 or 11 with DirectX 12
• Processor: Intel Core i5 6600K or AMD Ryzen 3 3100
• Graphics Card: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 460
• VRAM: 4GB
• RAM: 8GB
• Storage: 25GB available space
• Controller: Required (e.g., PS4 DualShock, PS5 DualSense, Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S controller)
• Keyboard and mouse are not supported for Early Access

These specs are for running the game at 30fps, 1080p, low settings. Higher settings and resolutions will require more powerful hardware. The game does not currently support Linux or macOS, nor Steam Deck. Upscaling technologies like FSR and XeSS are in early support in the game, with DLSS to be added later.

How long is the planned Early Access period before full release

The planned Early Access period for skate. before its full release is expected to be about six months. The Early Access starts on September 16, 2025, and the full release is planned for sometime in 2026 after the Early Access phase, during which developers will regularly add content, fix bugs, and refine the game based on player feedback. This duration aligns with common practices for games using Early Access to build community and polish the product before the official launch.

Are there confirmed features and modes at launch

At launch, skate. Early Access is confirmed to include the following features and modes:

• A large, open-world skateboarding sandbox called San Vansterdam with new areas opening up to all players.
• Regular updates with different cosmetic items, themes, events, music, and challenges.
• Progression system unlocking cosmetic gear.
• Optional premium cosmetic items purchasable with in-game currency called San Van Bucks.
• Cross-play and cross-progression support across PC, PlayStation 4 & 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.
• Always-online, community-driven evolving game world.

The focus is on a constantly evolving environment shaped by community feedback with new content, events, and gameplay innovations rolling out after launch. Specific game modes beyond the sandbox multiplayer experience and challenges have not been detailed but the game emphasizes a massively multiplayer online skateboarding playground.