EA's Skate revival is incorporating microtransactions into its latest alpha test, as reported by Insider Gaming. Players in the closed alpha can now spend real money on San Van Bucks, a virtual currency used to purchase cosmetic items. Full Circle, the developer, aims to gather feedback on the microtransaction system to ensure a positive player experience at the early access launch. They've also confirmed that all progress will be reset before early access begins, and any purchases made during the alpha will be refunded as San Van Bucks, redeemable upon early access launch.
AnswerSee ResultsSkate's early access launch is slated for 2025. Initially announced during EA Play in 2020 as a very early-stage project, Full Circle has consistently engaged the community through closed playtests and updates via their "The Board Room" video series. The game's official title, simply "skate," was revealed in 2022, alongside confirmation of its free-to-play status on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC.
