Skate Early Access: Addressing Known Issues and Solutions

EA`s highly anticipated new Skate title, marking the franchise`s return after a 15-year hiatus, captivated over two million players within its first 24 hours of early access launch. Given its unfinished development stage, some technical challenges were anticipated. Developer Full Circle, in collaboration with EA, has proactively identified and detailed the primary known issues, alongside offering solutions and temporary workarounds where applicable.

An initial patch, version 0.27.7, has already been deployed by Full Circle, resolving several player-reported concerns. Notably, this update fixed a softlock bug that previously hindered progression in specific game sections.

Furthermore, a back-end solution was implemented to address the persistent `endless configuring` errors. General improvements for cross-play functionality and overall server stability have also been rolled out to enhance the player experience.

Below is a comprehensive summary of the current known issues and their proposed solutions or temporary fixes, as communicated by EA and Full Circle. Please be aware that this compilation focuses on the most frequently reported and critical problems, rather than being an exhaustive list.

Key Identified Skate. Issues and Their Status

• Long Login Queues / Server Overload
  • Fix: The overwhelming player turnout has exceeded initial server capacity. The development team is actively working to expand server infrastructure to accommodate the high demand, which should mitigate current login queues soon.
• Inability to Place Session Marker During Tutorial
  • Fix: This issue was resolved in the update released on September 17.
• Unable to Take Ferry to San Van After Tutorial Completion
  • Fix: Investigation Ongoing: The development team is actively investigating this issue for a resolution and will provide updates on progress.
• Cross-Play Connectivity Problems
  • Fix: Investigation Ongoing: The team is currently looking into solutions for users unable to join cross-play sessions with friends and will communicate progress.
• Missing Founder’s Upgrade When Pack Purchased on Different Platform
  • Workaround: Access the Skate. Shop while logged in with the EA account linked to all your platform accounts to ensure the upgrade is recognized.
  • Fix: Investigation Ongoing: The development team is working on a permanent fix and will keep players informed.
• Achievements Not Granted on EA App and Epic Games Store
  • Fix: Investigation Ongoing: The team is actively seeking a solution for achievements not registering correctly on these platforms and will update players.
• Game Crashes While Scrolling Through Users in Spectate Mode
  • Fix: This bug is slated for resolution with Update 0.28.
• Infinite Loading Screen on Xbox Platforms When Joining San Van
  • Fix: Investigation Ongoing: The development team is working to resolve this infinite loading screen issue specific to Xbox platforms and will provide updates.
• Replay Editor Stuttering During Export
  • Fix: Investigation Ongoing: The team is actively investigating the stuttering experienced during replay exports and will communicate progress.
• Players Trapped by Dropped Items in Shop Spawn Locations
  • Workaround: Modify “Quick Drop Visibility” in your social settings to “Only Me” to prevent this.
  • Fix: This issue will be addressed in Update 0.28.
• Inability to Play Due to `Connection to EA Servers` Error (ERROR 852146987)
  • Troubleshooting: Ensure any VPNs are disabled and verify that the EA App is not in offline mode. Refer to official connectivity FAQs for further assistance.
• RIP Card Customization Flicker After User Updates
  • Fix: This visual bug will be resolved in Update 0.28.
• Player Stuck Unable to Progress Tour 1 Skater Eyes: Stunting 101
  • Fix: This progression blocker will be fixed in Update 0.28.
• `Waiting for players` Stalemate in `Spots and How to Own Them` Challenge
  • Workaround: Allow the timer to fully expire; the challenge will then become completable.
  • Fix: This will be resolved with Update 0.28.
• Quick Drops Invisible and Unplaceable
  • Fix: This issue is scheduled for resolution in Update 0.28.
• Black Screen and Softlock After Viewing Player Previews in San Van List
  • Fix: This softlock bug will be fixed in Update 0.28.
• Rare Skater Disappearance When Leaning to Exit a Grind
  • Fix: This rare occurrence will be addressed in Update 0.28.
• Missing Criteria for Unlocking Financial Neighborhood (Market Mile)
  • Workaround: Progress to the Financial Neighborhood by completing more challenges to earn XP.
  • Fix: Investigation Ongoing: The team is actively working on a solution for this progression issue.
• Missing Criteria for Unlocking Historic Neighborhood (Gullcrest Village)
  • Workaround: Access the Historic Neighborhood by engaging in more challenges to accumulate XP.
  • Fix: Investigation Ongoing: The development team is actively seeking a solution for this progression problem.
• “Pad Hopper” Challenge Disabled Due to World Prop Interference
  • Fix: The challenge will be re-enabled and fixed in Update 0.28.