Yes, they did it again! Before the game even launched, EA has already added microtransactions to the long-awaited Skate revival. In the latest Closed Alpha update, players can now spend real money on in-game currency to buy cosmetic items.

Electronic Arts and Full Circle began its recent Skate playtest and have activated microtransactions during the alpha test period.

We don't know when skate. is launching into early access, but you can be extra sure it'll have freemium currency to buy when it's here

EA's upcoming Skate reboot has added microtransactions to its ongoing closed alpha test. It has already been confirmed that the new Skate game will be free to play, although the decision to add microtransactions during its early testing may cause some controversy.

Five years after it was first announced, Skate will launch in early access later this year, although EA is yet to give us a specific date. On its eventual release, Skate will be coming to PlayStation, Xbox and PC. Furthermore, it will also have cross-play and cross-progression support.

The new skate game is planned to be a free-to-play title, which means microtransactions are its only revenue source.