EA’s Skate Sparks Outrage with New Microtransaction Feature in Alpha Test!

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Summary

  • EA’s new Skate game will be free-to-play but has added microtransactions to its closed alpha test.
  • The decision to include microtransactions in the early testing stage may spark controversy among players.
  • Playtesters of Skate will see account resets but purchases made with San Van Bucks will revert back in the early access release.

In the upcoming reboot of EA’s Skate, they’ve incorporated microtransactions into their ongoing closed alpha test phase. It’s been confirmed that the new Skate game will be free to play, but the inclusion of microtransactions during the initial testing could stir up some debate.

The final installment of the Skate series came out in 2010, leading to a prolonged period without a new version for gamers. During the seventh generation of consoles, Skate was a popular skateboarding franchise, making the announcement of its reboot in 2020 especially thrilling. Details about the game have trickled out since then, with playtests for Skate happening as early as 2022. Fans have had an idea of what to anticipate from Skate for some time now, but they’re still waiting for its early access launch.

According to Insider Gaming, playtesters testing Skate have been informed that a new purchasable currency called San Van Bucks has been added to the closed alpha test. Developer Full Circle aims to offer a positive shopping experience in the skate store and states that “To ensure we achieve these goals at Early Access, we have allowed players to purchase and use virtual currency (San Van Bucks) during our ongoing Closed Alpha playtest. Your feedback will be crucial in providing an excellent experience when we launch at Early Access.” Although Skate has previously been confirmed as a free-to-play live-service game, the introduction of microtransactions at this stage may face criticism from players.

Skate Adds Microtransactions to Closed Alpha

The report indicates that the ongoing Skate playtests may occasionally cause accounts to be reset. However, before the early access release, a full reset will occur. If you buy San Van Bucks during the playtesting phase, there’s no need to worry about losing your progress because any in-game purchases made with San Van Bucks will revert back to their original virtual currency form at the start of early access. This is only applicable if players maintain the same EA account throughout this process.

Following numerous years of refinement, “Skate” is anticipated to debut in early access form this year. This opens up opportunities for more enthusiasts to experiment and influence the direction of the upcoming “Skate” game, making it an intriguing possibility. The year could prove exceptional for skateboarding video games, as “Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4” is scheduled for release in July. It’s refreshing to witness a fun genre experiencing a resurgence after scarcely any titles in recent times.

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2025-03-12 17:15