Skate, currently in free-to-play early access on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, is sparking controversy as developer Full Circle outlines plans for Season 3. The studio says the tutorial island will be expanded and made visitable, but the new area will require a paid unlock — a change that many players have reacted negatively to.

  • Developer announcement: Full Circle revealed the Season 3 details on the game's official site, including the expanded tutorial island becoming accessible to players.
  • Paywall controversy: The expanded map area will be gated behind a purchase, which has drawn criticism from the community for monetizing part of the world map.
  • Community reaction: Players have pushed back on the decision, expressing concerns about trust and the direction of monetization in a game still in early access.
  • Reputation risk: Critics say locking a core navigable area could harm player goodwill and complicate the free-to-play promise that attracted many to Skate.

Source: Push Square

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