# Skate (series)

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Video game series

Skate Genre Extreme sports game Developers EA Black Box EA Montreal Exient Entertainment Full Circle Publisher Electronic Arts Platforms PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox X/S, mobile phone, Wii, Nintendo DS, PC, iOS First release Skate September 13, 2007 Latest release Skate September 16, 2025

***Skate*** (stylized as ***skate.***) is a series of [extreme sports games](/source/Extreme_sports_game) primarily developed and published by [Electronic Arts](/source/Electronic_Arts). The first three mainline games in the series were developed by [EA Black Box](/source/EA_Black_Box). After EA Black Box was shut down in 2013, the franchise was put on hiatus until the announcement of a [fourth entry](/source/Skate_(2025_video_game)) in the series in 2020.

## Overview

The *Skate* series distinguishes itself from other [skateboarding](/source/Skateboarding) video games with its unique control system, called "Flick-it", in which players execute tricks with brief, rapid movements of either or both [analog sticks](/source/Analog_stick) of a twin-stick [gamepad](/source/Gamepad).[1] Players assume the role of a customizable skater and freely explore a fictional city in an [open world](/source/Open_world) setting, completing diverse and increasingly difficult challenges while being filmed by cameraman [Giovanni Reda](/source/Giovanni_Reda) to unlock new areas, obtain new cosmetics and eventually rise to stardom.[2] Along the way, they can encounter, compete with and even play as famous real-life skaters, including [Danny Way](/source/Danny_Way), [Terry Kennedy](/source/Terry_Kennedy_(skateboarder)) and [Rob Dyrdek](/source/Rob_Dyrdek), and must eventually choose from among several authentic licensed skateboard gear firms to strike an endorsement with for exclusive skateboard parts and gear. Players can make use of session markers to [quickly travel to or return to](/source/Fast_travel) a location of their choosing. A special injury system called the "Hall of Meat" tracks injuries sustained during wipeouts, particularly [broken bones](/source/Broken_bone), which is key to completing certain challenges.[3]

## Games

Release timeline 2007 Skate 2008 Skate It 2009 Skate 2 2010 Skate 3 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Skate

The *Skate* series began during the [seventh generation of video game consoles](/source/Seventh_generation_of_video_game_consoles), with three major installments released on [Xbox 360](/source/Xbox_360), [PlayStation 3](/source/PlayStation_3), and one [spin-off](/source/Spin-off_(media)) released on that generation's Nintendo platforms, leveraging their motion controls to implement the series' signature "Flick-it" controls. All of these four games were released annually towards the end of the 2000s, before the series went on hiatus.

### *Skate* (2007)

Main article: [Skate (2007 video game)](/source/Skate_(2007_video_game))

The first game in the *Skate* series was released in 2007 on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and [mobile phones](/source/Mobile_phones). It is set in the fictional city of San Vanelona, a combination of [San Francisco](/source/San_Francisco), [Vancouver](/source/Vancouver) and [Barcelona](/source/Barcelona) and follows the journey of an ordinary skater rising to fame after a devastating accident.[4]

### *Skate It*

Main article: [Skate It](/source/Skate_It)

Released in 2008, this spin-off, targeting the [Wii](/source/Wii), [Nintendo DS](/source/Nintendo_DS) and [iOS](/source/IOS), takes advantage of their [motion controls](/source/Motion_controller) to implement the series' "Flick-it" control system and is also set between *Skate* and the then-upcoming *Skate 2*.[5][6] An earthquake severely damages San Vanelona and a new person skates through the ruins of the city to gain fame, before traveling to other real-life cities in [Europe](/source/Europe), [China](/source/China) and [Brazil](/source/Brazil) to prove their skills.[7]

### *Skate 2*

Main article: [Skate 2](/source/Skate_2)

The sequel to *Skate*, released in 2009, in which the main protagonist is freed from jail after the earthquake shaken San Vanelona is rebuilt by MongoCorp into a new city where skateboarding is illegal. They must once again develop mastery of skating while evading authorities determined to crack down on such activity.[8]: 4

### *Skate 3*

Main article: [Skate 3](/source/Skate_3)

The third installment of *Skate* was released in 2010 as a major departure from prior installments with its new setting in the city of Port Carverton and an unprecedented increase of freedom.[9] The player must once again skate to stardom after a dangerous stunt in the city goes wrong, costing them a lucrative endorsement deal.

### *Skate* (2025)

Main article: [Skate (2025 video game)](/source/Skate_(2025_video_game))

Over a decade after the release of *Skate 3*, Electronic Arts announced that a fourth installment of *Skate* was in development.[10] EA established Full Circle, a new studio in Burnaby, British Columbia, to lead its development.[11] The studio is led by Daniel McCulloch, and includes Deran Chung and Cuz Parry, who had created the original *Skate* games.[12] In late August 2021, Electronic Arts confirmed that the game will at least be available on [Microsoft Windows](/source/Microsoft_Windows) for the first time ever in the series' history,[13] and will also target unspecified PlayStation and Xbox consoles, as well as mobile platforms.[14] In July 2022, the game was announced as *Skate*, stylized as *skate.* as the original game. The new *Skate* is a free-to-play title,[15] and is set in a new city known as San Vansterdam.[16] The game was released in [early access](/source/Early_access) on September 16, 2025.[17]

## Skaters

The below table includes all playable professional skateboarders from the main series of games.[18][19] It does not include playable fictional characters, playable characters based on real people who are not professional skateboarders, such as [Big Black](/source/Christopher_Boykin), or former professional skateboarder [Jason Lee](/source/Jason_Lee) who portrays Coach Frank, a playable character appearing only in *Skate 3*.

Pro skater Skate Skate 2 Skate 3 Ali Boulala Dennis Busenitz Mike Carroll Alex Chalmers Chris Cole Jason Dill Pat Duffy Rob Dyrdek Ryan Gallant Mark Gonzales Chris Haslam Jerry Hsu Terry Kennedy P. J. Ladd Colin McKay John Rattray Paul Rodriguez Ryan Smith Danny Way Mark Appleyard Ray Barbee Jake Brown John Cardiel Marc Johnson Eric Koston Darren Navarrette Lucas Puig Braydon Szafranski Joey Brezinski Dan Drehobl Benny Fairfax Josh Kalis Lizard King Andrew Reynolds Total 19 25 27

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** Kelly, K. (6 May 2007). ["EA's Skate video shows off "Flickit" controls"](https://www.engadget.com/2007-05-06-eas-skate-video-shows-off-flickit-controls.html). *engadget*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20211121212150/https://www.engadget.com/2007-05-06-eas-skate-video-shows-off-flickit-controls.html) from the original on 21 November 2021. Retrieved 21 November 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** [EA Black Box](/source/EA_Black_Box). *Skate 2* (PlayStation 3, Xbox 360). [Electronic Arts](/source/Electronic_Arts). Level/area: Slappy's. **Giovanni Reda**: You want to check the replay? I'm always filming.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["The one feature Skate 4 can't launch without"](https://egmnow.com/the-one-feature-skate-4-cant-launch-without/). *[Electronic Gaming Monthly](/source/Electronic_Gaming_Monthly)*. 14 August 2020. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20211121212152/https://egmnow.com/the-one-feature-skate-4-cant-launch-without/) from the original on 21 November 2021. Retrieved 21 November 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Skate Game Intro"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98Mf1bsDKeY). *YouTube*. Electronic Arts. 19 September 2007. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20211121221751/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98Mf1bsDKeY) from the original on 21 November 2021. Retrieved 21 November 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** Suttner, Nick (May 13, 2008). ["Skate It (Preview)"](https://web.archive.org/web/20121003001559/http://www.1up.com/previews/skate-it_3). *[1UP.com](/source/1UP.com)*. Archived from [the original](http://www.1up.com/previews/skate-it_3) on October 3, 2012. Retrieved September 13, 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** Hatfield, Daemon (November 19, 2008). ["Skate It Review (Wii)"](http://www.ign.com/articles/2008/11/19/skate-it-review). *IGN*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20170913092109/http://www.ign.com/articles/2008/11/19/skate-it-review) from the original on September 13, 2017. Retrieved September 13, 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-kotaku_7-0)** Crecente, Brian (May 13, 2008). ["Skate It Wii Hands-On Impressions"](https://web.archive.org/web/20170913135420/https://kotaku.com/5008860/skate-it-wii-hands-on-impressions/). *[Kotaku](/source/Kotaku)*. Archived from [the original](https://kotaku.com/5008860/skate-it-wii-hands-on-impressions/) on September 13, 2017. Retrieved November 21, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Skate2_Xbox_8-0)** [*Skate 2 Xbox 360 Instruction Manual*](http://epix.xbox.com/shaXam/0201/36/81/368176d7-1a3f-47a3-b1b7-df7175a088cc.PDF?v=1) (PDF). Electronic Arts. 2009. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20160304043324/http://epix.xbox.com/shaXam/0201/36/81/368176d7-1a3f-47a3-b1b7-df7175a088cc.PDF?v=1) (PDF) from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2021-11-21.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** Cooper, Jonathan (March 5, 2010). ["Skate 3 Preview"](http://www.gamezone.com/previews/skate-3-preview). GameZone. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20100308112529/http://ps3.gamezone.com/gzreviews/p39160.htm) from the original on March 8, 2010. Retrieved September 12, 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** Grubb, Jeff (June 18, 2020). ["#Skate4: Electronic Arts announces the next game in the beloved series"](https://venturebeat.com/2020/06/18/skate4-electronic-arts-announces-the-next-game-in-the-beloved-series/). *[Venture Beat](/source/Venture_Beat)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20200619163104/https://venturebeat.com/2020/06/18/skate4-electronic-arts-announces-the-next-game-in-the-beloved-series/) from the original on June 19, 2020. Retrieved October 6, 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** Kerr, Chris (January 27, 2021). ["EA forms new studio Full Circle to revive Skate franchise"](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/ea-forms-new-studio-full-circle-to-revive-i-skate-i-franchise). *[Gamasutra](/source/Gamasutra)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20210127165319/https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/376736/EA_forms_new_studio_Full_Circle_to_revive_Skate_franchise.php) from the original on January 27, 2021. Retrieved February 2, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** Stewart, Marcus (January 27, 2021). ["Meet Full Circle, The New Studio Making The Next Skate"](https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/01/27/meet-full-circle-the-new-studio-making-the-next-skate). *[Game Informer](/source/Game_Informer)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20210127160119/https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/01/27/meet-full-circle-the-new-studio-making-the-next-skate) from the original on January 27, 2021. Retrieved February 2, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** Good, Owen S (26 August 2021). ["Skate 4 will launch on PC"](https://www.polygon.com/22643229/skate-4-pc-version-confirmed). *Polygon*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20210903000500/https://www.polygon.com/22643229/skate-4-pc-version-confirmed) from the original on 3 September 2021. Retrieved 3 September 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** Applefold, Danny (14 July 2022). ["Will Skate (4) be cross-platform?"](https://dotesports.com/general/news/will-skate-4-be-cross-platform). *DotEsports*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20220714181848/https://dotesports.com/general/news/will-skate-4-be-cross-platform) from the original on 14 July 2022. Retrieved 14 July 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** Peters, Jay (2022-07-14). ["Skate's developers say going free to play is a 'natural evolution of the franchise'"](https://www.theverge.com/2022/7/14/23207209/skate-free-to-play-developers-interview-ea). *The Verge*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20220714160228/https://www.theverge.com/2022/7/14/23207209/skate-free-to-play-developers-interview-ea) from the original on 2022-07-14. Retrieved 2022-07-14.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-16)** ["skate. - Pre-Pre-Pre Alpha Trailer"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2XddTE08rI). *YouTube*. skate. 30 June 2022. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20220702174940/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2XddTE08rI) from the original on 2 July 2022. Retrieved 3 July 2022. San Vansterdam wasn't built in a day.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-17)** Shukla, Piyush (2025-09-16). ["Skate 4 release date revealed: full global launch times, platforms, and PC requirements"](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/us/skate-early-access-launches-worldwide-september-16-2025-experience-cross-platform-multiplayer-skateboarding-like-never-before-get-ready-to-drop-into-san-vansterdams-ever-evolving-skate-playground-with-cross-play-cross-progression-and-new-content-rolling-out-regularly/articleshow/123925914.cms). *The Economic Times*. [ISSN](/source/ISSN_(identifier)) [0013-0389](https://search.worldcat.org/issn/0013-0389). Retrieved 2025-09-16.

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## External links

- [Official website](https://www.ea.com/games/skate)

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