# Session: Skate Sim > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Session%3A_Skate_Sim > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Session%3A_Skate_Sim.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Session%3A_Skate_Sim > Source revision: 1357278341 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) 2022 video game Session: Skate Sim Developer Crea-ture Studios Publisher Nacon Directors Louis Lamarche Dominik Trojan Marc-Andre Houde Producer Jeffrey Spicer Designer Simon Bouchard Programmer Vincent Da Salva Artists David Lajeunesse Marc-Andre Houde Writer Donovan Strain Engine Unreal Engine 4 Platforms Microsoft Windows Nintendo Switch PlayStation 4 PlayStation 5 Xbox One Xbox Series X/S Release Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S WW: 22 September 2022 Nintendo Switch NA: 9 March 2023 WW: 16 March 2023 Genre Sports Mode Single-player ***Session: Skate Sim*** is a [sports video game](/source/Sports_video_game) developed by independent developer Crea-ture Studios for [Microsoft Windows](/source/Microsoft_Windows), [Nintendo Switch](/source/Nintendo_Switch), [PlayStation 4](/source/PlayStation_4), [PlayStation 5](/source/PlayStation_5), [Xbox One](/source/Xbox_One), and [Xbox Series X/S](/source/Xbox_Series_X%2FS). The game is considered a spiritual successor to the [*Skate* series](/source/Skate_(series)).[1] ## Gameplay This section needs expansion. You can help by adding missing information. (January 2024) *Session* is an open-ended video game.[2] The game is presented in the style of a fish-eye lens from a mini DV format camera.[3] *Session* differs from the [Skate](/source/Skate_(series)) and [Tony Hawk](/source/Tony_Hawk's) series by adhering strictly to physics-based simulation of the board. ## Development *Session: Skate Sim* was conceived in 2015 under two working titles, *Project: Session*, followed by *Session*.[3] Developer Marc-Andre Houde described the inspiration for the game as a passion for the sport.[4] Houde stated the game would be developed using [Unreal Engine 4](/source/Unreal_Engine_4). Originally, the team had planned to build the game in [Unity](/source/Unity_(game_engine)), but the team was attracted to Unreal's multiplayer capabilities.[5] In early November 2017, Crea-ture Studios released a free demo for *Session*.[6][7] A trailer released shows several clips of the demo, which is set in an unnamed jail and allows players to freely skate in a closed skatepark.[8] Later that month, the project was brought to crowdfunding platform Kickstarter, which successfully reached its initial goal after three days.[9] A trailer for *Session* was unveiled during the Microsoft conference at [E3 2018](/source/E3_2018).[10] *Session* was released on Steam Early Access on 17 September 2019,[11] and for Xbox Game Preview on 17 June 2020.[12] On 18 January 2021, it was announced that [Nacon](/source/Nacon) would be publishing *Session*.[13] In July 2021, it was announced that the game would be released for [Microsoft Windows](/source/Microsoft_Windows), [PlayStation 4](/source/PlayStation_4), [PlayStation 5](/source/PlayStation_5), [Xbox One](/source/Xbox_One) and [Xbox Series X/S](/source/Xbox_Series_X%2FS).[14] Nearly a year later, it was announced that a full release would be available on 22 September 2022.[15] In February 2022, the game was renamed from *Session* to *Session: Skate Sim*.[16] On 22 January 2023, a [Nintendo Switch](/source/Nintendo_Switch) version was announced for a 16 March 2023 release.[17] A port to Unreal 5 was planned, but its cancellation was eventually announced in September 2024: [18] After in depth study on the stability and feasibility the investment required to get our physics and core gameplay integrated with the change to the physics engine is too high. There are also no guarantees that we would be able to match, or improve, the core gameplay beyond what can be achieved in our current engine version.[18] ## Reception Reception Aggregate score Aggregator Score Metacritic (NS) 47/100[19] (PC) 73/100[20] (PS5) 67/100[21] (XSXS) 64/100[22] Review scores Publication Score IGN 6/10[23] Nintendo Life 5/10[24] Nintendo World Report 5.5/10[25] NME 3/5[26] Push Square 6/10[27] Shacknews 6/10[28] *Session: Skate Sim* received "mixed or average" reviews, according to [review aggregator](/source/Review_aggregator) [Metacritic](/source/Metacritic).[19][20][21][22] ## References 1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["A Session with crea-ture Studios"](https://www.gamereactor.eu/articles/612973/A+Session+with+creature+Studios/). *Gamereactor UK*. 5 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-PCGamer-May-2017_2-0)** Paget, Mat (7 May 2017). ["The PC needs a new skateboarding game"](http://www.pcgamer.com/the-pc-needs-a-new-skateboarding-game/). *PC Gamer*. Retrieved 13 December 2017. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-HCG_3-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-HCG_3-1) ["Project: Session is a Skateboarding Game Without Combos"](https://www.hardcoregamer.com/2015/07/03/project-session-is-a-skateboarding-game-without-combos/157238/). *Hardcore Gamer*. 3 July 2015. Retrieved 13 December 2017. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-Destruct_4-0)** ["With Session, one studio aims to reinvent skateboarding games"](https://web.archive.org/web/20171203093536/https://www.destructoid.com/with-session-one-studio-aims-to-reinvent-skateboarding-games-473747.phtml). *Destructoid*. 21 November 2017. Archived from [the original](https://www.destructoid.com/with-session-one-studio-aims-to-reinvent-skateboarding-games-473747.phtml) on 3 December 2017. Retrieved 13 December 2017. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Session Interview: Skate Genre, Games-as-Service, Switch"](http://www.gamerevolution.com/features/356491-session-exclusive-interview-reviving-skate-genre-switch-games-service). *GameRevolution*. 16 November 2017. Retrieved 13 December 2017. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Skateboarding game Session gets a free PC demo"](http://www.pcgamer.com/skateboarding-game-session-gets-a-free-pc-demo/). *PC Gamer*. 10 November 2017. Retrieved 13 December 2017. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Spiritual successor to Skate series, Session, gets free demo today"](https://www.vg247.com/2017/11/10/spiritual-successor-to-skate-series-session-gets-free-demo-today/). *VG247.com*. 10 November 2017. Retrieved 13 December 2017. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-trailer_8-0)** ["Skate Spiritual Successor Launches Kickstarter Campaign - IGN Video"](https://web.archive.org/web/20171213144841/http://www.ign.com/videos/2017/11/23/session-kickstarter-launch-trailer-ign-me). Archived from [the original](http://www.ign.com/videos/2017/11/23/session-kickstarter-launch-trailer-ign-me) on 13 December 2017. Retrieved 13 December 2017. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["Skateboarding game Session successfully crowdfunded, backer votes to shape stretch goals"](http://www.pcgamer.com/skateboarding-game-session-successfully-crowdfunded-backer-votes-to-shape-stretch-goals/). *PC Gamer*. 29 November 2017. Retrieved 13 December 2017. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** ["Session is the unofficial Skate 3 sequel that you've been dreaming about, coming to Xbox One and PC next year"](https://www.gamesradar.com/session-is-the-unofficial-skate-3-sequel-that-youve-been-dreaming-about-coming-to-xbox-one-and-pc-next-year/). *GamesRadar*. 10 June 2018. Retrieved 10 June 2018. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** ["Session - Steam Early Access Teaser"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMujf8nldFk). 13 August 2019 – via www.youtube.com. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** ["Update 49: XBOX Game Preview Update · Session - Skateboarding simulation game by crea-ture Studios"](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/100195109/session-skateboarding-simulation-game-by-crea-ture/posts/2709091). *Kickstarter*. Retrieved 13 December 2019. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** ["Nacon to publish Session"](https://www.gematsu.com/2021/01/nacon-to-publish-session). *Gematsu*. 18 January 2021. Retrieved 19 January 2021. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** ["Session to launch for PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, and PC"](https://www.gematsu.com/2021/07/session-to-launch-for-ps5-xbox-series-ps4-xbox-one-and-pc). *Gematsu*. 7 July 2021. Retrieved 14 July 2021. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** Mäki, Jonas (31 May 2022). ["The skateboard sim Session launches in September"](https://www.gamereactor.eu/the-skateboard-sim-session-launches-in-september-1087483/). [Gamereactor](/source/Gamereactor). Retrieved 31 May 2022. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-16)** creā-ture Studios [@actionofcreate] (17 February 2022). ["Those of you on the ball this morning may have noticed somethin' a little different with our name and logo. Just thought we'd freshen it up a abit. #SessionSkateSim"](https://twitter.com/actionofcreate/status/1494244802069737482) ([Tweet](/source/Tweet_(social_media))). Retrieved 24 November 2022 – via [Twitter](/source/Twitter). 1. **[^](#cite_ref-17)** Doolan, Liam (22 January 2023). ["Session: Skate Sim Shreds Onto Nintendo Switch In 2023"](https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2023/01/session-skate-sim-shreds-onto-nintendo-switch-in-2023). [Nintendo Life](/source/Nintendo_Life). Retrieved 22 January 2023. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-:0_18-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-:0_18-1) Crea-ture Studios (26 September 2024). ["Session: Skate Sim - Crea-ture Developer Blog #15 - Steam News"](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/861650/view/4682144073833466792?l=english). *store.steampowered.com*. Retrieved 9 January 2025. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-MCNS_19-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-MCNS_19-1) ["Session: Skate Sim for Switch Reviews"](https://www.metacritic.com/game/session-skate-sim/critic-reviews/?platform=nintendo-switch). [Metacritic](/source/Metacritic). Retrieved 22 September 2022. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-MCPC_20-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-MCPC_20-1) ["Session: Skate Sim for PC Reviews"](https://www.metacritic.com/game/session-skate-sim/critic-reviews/?platform=pc). [Metacritic](/source/Metacritic). Retrieved 22 September 2022. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-MCPS5_21-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-MCPS5_21-1) ["Session: Skate Sim for PlayStation 5 Reviews"](https://www.metacritic.com/game/session-skate-sim/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-5). [Metacritic](/source/Metacritic). Retrieved 22 September 2022. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-MCXSXS_22-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-MCXSXS_22-1) ["Session: Skate Sim for Xbox Series X Reviews"](https://www.metacritic.com/game/session-skate-sim/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox-series-x). [Metacritic](/source/Metacritic). Retrieved 22 September 2022. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-23)** Reilly, Luke (28 September 2022). ["Session: Skate Sim Review - Close but no cigar"](https://www.ign.com/articles/session-skate-sim-review). [IGN](/source/IGN). Retrieved 28 September 2022. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-24)** O'Reilly, PJ (9 March 2023). ["Session: Skate Sim Review (Switch)"](https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/nintendo-switch/session-skate-sim). [Nintendo Life](/source/Nintendo_Life). Retrieved 9 March 2023. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-25)** Orona, Alex (9 March 2023). ["Session: Skate Sim (Switch) Review"](http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/63094/session-skate-sim-switch-review). Nintendo World Report. Retrieved 9 March 2023. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-26)** Brown, Andy (23 September 2022). ["'Session: Skate Sim' review: a garish grind"](https://www.nme.com/reviews/game-reviews/session-skate-sim-review-3314623). [NME](/source/NME). Retrieved 23 September 2022. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-27)** McCrae, Scott (22 September 2022). ["Mini Review: Session: Skate Sim (PS5) - A Realism Focused Love Letter to Skating, For Better or Worse"](https://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/ps5/session-skate-sim). [Push Square](/source/Push_Square). Retrieved 22 September 2022. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-28)** Shaver, Morgan (28 September 2022). ["Session: Skate Sim review: Boneless and raw"](https://www.shacknews.com/article/132464/session-skate-sim-review). [Shacknews](/source/Shacknews). Retrieved 28 September 2022. ## External links - [Official website](http://www.crea-turestudios.com) and [Presskit](http://www.crea-turestudios.com/presskit/) --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Session: Skate Sim](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Session%3A_Skate_Sim) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Session%3A_Skate_Sim?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.