EA rolling out new Skate 4 playtest in July: How to register, dates, platforms

Brad Norton
Skate gameplay

Die-hard Skate fans may finally be able to get their hands on the highly anticipated Skate 4 as Electronic Arts is beginning to roll out invites for a new playtest in July. From how you can register to when it goes live, here’s everything we know.

More than a decade removed from the last release and Skate is finally kickflipping its way back into the spotlight. Following on from its initial reveal in 2021, Skate 4 — otherwise simply referred to as just ‘Skate’ — now appears to be drawing closer to its release.

While no gameplay has been revealed just yet, excluding a brief snippet that leaked earlier this year, EA is seemingly ready to lift the veil in the coming days. 

With a new public playtest locked in for July, select fans will soon be going hands-on with the title. Here’s what you need to know.

Skate 3 gameplay
It’s been 12 years since Skate 3 launched across PS3 and the Xbox 360.

New Skate 4 playtest dates

The upcoming Skate 4 playtest is all set to kick off at 10AM PT on Tuesday, July 5 and roll through to 5PM PT on Friday, July 8.

This gives select players roughly four days to experience the new iteration. From testing out various new features and reporting bugs to simply cruising through the open world, the build is sure to have plenty for fans to enjoy.

What platforms is the Skate 4 playtest on?

Although details have not yet been confirmed by EA directly, select players that received early invites revealed this Skate 4 playtest is exclusive to PC.

For the time being, that means console players across both PlayStation and Xbox hardware won’t be able to access the new build. However, that’s not to say EA won’t open things up down the line in future tests.

Skate 4 playtest invite
Invites have started going out to select players ahead of the new Skate 4 playtest.

How to register for the Skate 4 playtest

In order to access the new Skate 4 build, you first need to ensure you have an EA account. Once you’re logged into the EA site, it’s simply a matter of registering to be a playtester, filling out your playtest preferences, and crossing your fingers for an invitation.

While it’s currently unclear just how limited this Skate 4 test might be, we do know for certain that not everyone is guaranteed entry. So even if you’re registered, there’s no promise you’ll be able to access this new playtest.

But to ensure you have the best odds of getting in, be sure to follow the steps below:

  • Create an EA account if you don’t have one already.
  • Agree to all terms and conditions.
  • Register as a playtester here.
  • Update your Playtest and Location Preferences.

That’s all there is to know about the Skate 4 playtest for now but rest assured as any further details emerge we’ll be sure to update you right here.

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About The Author

Brad Norton is the Australian Managing Editor at Dexerto. He graduated from Swinburne University with a Bachelor’s degree in journalism and has been working full-time in the field for the past six years at the likes of Gamurs Group and now Dexerto. He loves all things single-player gaming (with Uncharted a personal favorite) but has a history on the competitive side having previously run Oceanic esports org Mindfreak. You can contact Brad at brad.norton@dexerto.com