When does Skate Season 1 begin? What new content is it adding to the game’s early access? We’ve got all that covered right here.
Though it’s debuted to mixed reviews after a long development, the latest iteration of the famous Skate series is a free-to-play game published by EA across current-gen consoles and PC, so players who are curious don’t lose much by checking it out. It remains to be seen how the monetization will evolve over time, but right now, it’s feeling like a fun-enough nostalgic time to us!
Below you’ll find the latest news on when Skate Season 1 starts and ends and what content and cosmetics are coming with it. If you want the shorter rundown, we’re sharing the S1 trailer at the end of the article too.
Skate Season 1 Release Date - Start & End Times
Surprise! You won’t have to wait for Skate Season 1 at all.
- Skate Season 1 Release Date: October 7, 2025
Yes, that’s today. Season 1 is opening its gates later, allowing everyone to experience new content and acquire extra cosmetics. As for its end date, we’ve learned about it too:
- Skate Season 1 End Date: December 2, 2025
That makes the first early access season of Skate almost two months long, which is pretty normal. That said, there’s mention of Season 1 being a shorter one. We don’t know yet if S2 will kick off right after and just in time for Christmas.
Skate Season 1 Content
Skate’s first season is coming with a bunch of improvements and new playable content available free of charge. The huge official blog post has all the details, but we’re keeping things more brief here:
- San Van is getting “a little makeover” with seasonal decor coming to skateable areas across the city.
- Skate-o-Ween celebration “less focused on the spookiness and more about getting a chuckle out of someone, creating an inventive costume, and just getting together to skate in a fun outfit.” Themed parks and cosmetic rewards included. Runs from Oct. 21 to Nov. 11.
- 7-Ply Maple Harvest event focused on a maple tree that’s harvested to get wood “perfectly suited for skateboard construction.” It’ll also have themed parks and new cosmetic rewards. Runs from Nov. 18 to Dec. 2.
- Event currency that be exchanged for special event cosmetics.
- 40 new Challenges plus daily, weekly, seasonal, and event tasks. Tix are given out and can be used to get extra rewards.
- First skate.Pass, with Standard (free) and Premium tracks for the most dedicated players priced at 1000 SVB.
- In-game soundtrack update, with 21 new songs added into the rotation, focusing on a 90s vibe. The list includes Bad Religion - Against The Grain, Ice Cube - Bop Gun (One Nation), and Operation Ivy - Sound System, among others.
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