Skater XL - The Ultimate Skateboarding Game — patch notes and updates
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| Penzance Promenade by Yaky - Available now in the Mod Browser | 2025-03-14 | Explore the scenic streets of Penzance Promenade by Yaky – now available in the Mod Browser on PC. This seafront-inspired map brings the coastal vibes of Penzance to life with a variety of street obstacles along the long promenade, raised car park, and building fronts. Yaky has been crafting incredible maps for years, and we’re stoked to bring his latest creation to players at the click of a button from the in-game Mod Browser. Download it now. Just select Maps and search by ‘Newest’. Stack some footage and tag us in your clips! |
| Trinity by WhyNot_J Now Accessible In The Mod Browser | 2025-02-14 | Step into Trinity, a neighborhood-inspired map by map creator WhyNotJ, now available in the Mod Browser on PC! This immersive environment is packed with a diverse mix of skate spots, including open streets, tight corridors, schoolyards, and a skatepark—offering endless lines and creative possibilities to explore. Crafted by one of Skater XL’s talented creators, Trinity delivers a perfect blend of urban and DIY terrain, giving you the ultimate sandbox for your next session. |
| Recent additions to the Skater XL Mod Browser | 2025-01-23 | If you haven’t checked the Mod Browser lately, here’s a quick update on some great new mod maps added over the past few months. These player-created maps bring fresh skateable terrain and creative features, continuing our effort to make more content available inside the game across all platforms. Head to the Mod Browser in the main menu, select Maps, and download and play new player created content. Caramel Fingerboards Park by Whynot_J (Added October 2024) This indoor training facility features a unique park design with smooth flow and four droppable objects, allowing you to create your own custom skate spots. Lonsdale Skatepark by Holubu (A |
| World Skate Rome Map - Available Now! | 2024-07-13 | We are excited to announce the release of the World Skate Rome skatepark for Skater XL. This renowned skatepark, situated in the heart of historic Rome, is not just a skate spot but a landmark. Since 2022 it has hosted the official skateboarding World Championships, bringing the best skaters from around the world. The park's picturesque location offers a unique skating experience with the Colosseum visible in the background, blending the epic terrain with the historic sights of Rome. You can now immerse yourself in this iconic setting, bringing a piece of skateboarding history to life in Skater XL. Experience a variety of obstacles that mirro |
| Minor Update - Line Challenges added to the News Feed | 2024-05-24 | What is up guys? We wanted to let you know about a minor update we’ve made to the Public Branch of the PC game, with the addition of Challenge Lines in the News Feed. These challenges are a small addition designed to help you hone your skills, explore different skate spots, and warm up for your Skater XL sessions. The new challenge lines offer a variety of difficulty levels, providing opportunities to practice and improve your skating. Want an extra challenge? Try them switch or in the opposite stance. All of the original map challenges in the game are now available in switch stance too and can be found in the Challenges menu. We’ll be updati |
| DIY Map Editor Reactivated in Beta Branch | 2024-04-05 | The DIY Map Editor has been reactivated in the beta branch of the game. To access this right click Skater XL in your Steam game library then click Properties -> Betas -> Beta Participation -> 'beta - Open Beta'. To use the DIY Map Editor from within gameplay, push and hold Y / △ for half a second. Note that the new Tampa Pro 2024 map contains some additional objects which can be used in the DIY Map Editor, and a few props in the map are also movable. |
| Hot Patch 1.2.7.8 Notes | 2023-09-06 | This patch build 1.2.7.8 addresses some gameplay glitches in last week's 'More Freedom With Grabs' update. These Include: Fixed unnatural character lean angles during some grinds and slides in goofy stance. Fixed incorrect grab tweak angles and speeds in goofy stance. Fixed incorrect turning animations in goofy stance. Fixed altered animation blends during flip tricks which resulted in robotic, less detailed foot movement during the scoop & flip of the trick. Fixed auto-reverts in ramps tagged with both auto-revert and auto-pump. Fixed occasional excessive speed boost from both auto-pump and manual pump in ramps. |
| 'More Freedom With Grabs' Update now available in the Public Branch | 2023-08-30 | The ‘more freedom with grabs’ gameplay update is now available on in the public branch on Steam. An expansion of freedom and control in Skater XL’s core gameplay, the update has just been released which makes some changes and additions to the grab mechanic. Players now have the ability to: Grab the board at any time with LB / RB, including while riding, during manuals, grinds, power slides, mid-air, during flip tricks, during pop-outs and more. You can also hold grabs through transitions between these different game states. There are no constraints on when you can grab or when you need to release the grab. Grab the board at any subtle angle y |
| Fire Station Park map now available in the Mod Browser 📍 | 2023-04-28 | Fire Station Park is now available in Skater XL coinciding with the grand opening of the brand new park in Fort Worth, Texas. The park was made possible by a generous donation from Dickies Skateboarding, and the construction is now complete, making it available in both physical and digital formats. The park is designed to be accessible to skaters of all skill levels and has a real city plaza feel, offering unique terrain and lines to be discovered. With banks placed generously around the perimeter and ledges galore, the map's diverse terrain provides infinite opportunities for flowing lines and technical skating. Similar to the physical park, |
| Grab Mechanic Expansion Now Available In Beta | 2023-03-03 | In a step towards expanding freedom and control in Skater XL’s core gameplay, an update has just been released into public beta on Steam which makes some changes and additions to the grab mechanic. You now have the ability to: Grab the board at any time with LB / RB, including while riding, during manuals, grinds, power slides, mid-air, during flip tricks, during pop-outs and more. You can also hold grabs through transitions between these different game states. There are no constraints on when you can grab or when you need to release the grab. Grab the board at any subtle angle you choose based on the angle of the board. There is a unique han |
| Skatepark of Tampa 2023 Pro Course refresh available now 🌴 | 2023-02-28 | Updated with fresh obstacles and artwork to recreate the skatepark's ever evolving look, the 2023 Skatepark Of Tampa Pro Course is available now in the Mod Browser on all platforms. Featuring walls covered with the original work of skate artist Matt McDole, and numerous updated park features mirroring what the pros will be skating, the 2023 course is faithful rendition of the iconic destination. Held annually since 1995, Tampa Pro has grown to become one of the most significant events in the skateboarding world. Over the years, it has attracted some of the most iconic skaters in history, including Tony Hawk, Eric Koston, Nyjah Huston, and man |
| Some new things brewing for 2023... | 2022-12-23 | |
| Minor Update 1.2.5.6 | 2022-06-23 | What is up Skater XL Players! Today we are stoked to be releasing a minor quality of life patch update on all platforms. As we continue to strive to make the Skater XL experience as smooth and responsive as possible, these updates are a very important part of creating a consistent experience across all platforms and PC specs. Today’s update contains the following improvements and optimizations: Deep reworking of many art assets and systems to give frame rate improvements across all original 1.0 game maps. An average gain of +8 FPS Downtown Los Angeles +6 FPS in Easy Day Highschool on base model Xbox One, with similar increases on low spec PC' |
| Support Board for Bros with the Tampa Pro Gear Collection DLC, Now Available! | 2022-05-26 | Support Boards For Bros with the Tampa Pro Gear Collection Pack. The Skatepark Of Tampa Pro 2022 Gear Collection DLC pack commemorates the live event with 5 new gear items for the standard customizable character in multiple colors, featuring the official artwork of the world’s longest running skateboard contest. Available now for purchase on Xbox and Steam. 100% of the proceeds from the sale of this collection will be donated to Boards For Bros, a non-profit organization committed to changing lives by refurbishing previously used skateboards and giving them to underprivileged youth. The gear is visible to others in multiplayer and adds new lo |
| New Map Drop 🎉 2022 Skatepark Of Tampa Pro Course Available Now! | 2022-04-28 | Updated with fresh obstacles and artwork to recreate the skatepark's ever evolving look, we are stoked to be dropping the 2022 Skatepark Of Tampa Pro Course, available now in the Mod Browser on all platforms. Featuring walls covered with the original work of skate artist Lucas Beaufort, and updated features mirroring what the pros will be skating, the 2022 course has all the features of its IRL counterpart. Back for its 28th Annual Edition April 29 - May 1, the Tampa Pro is the longest running annual contest in skateboarding, and the place where countless legends have made their mark on skateboarding. There are few places in the world that ha |
| Skater XL Tampa Pro Live Esports Contest - May 7th, 2022 | 2022-04-16 | The first ever skateboarding esports contest to be held in conjunction with the longest running, most respected contest in skateboarding, the 28th Annual Tampa Pro is going down on our Twitch channel on May 7th at 12pm PST with commentary by Garrett Ginner 🎮🛹🎉 This will be a live contest with 8 skaters per platform going head to head on the updated 2022 Skatepark Of Tampa Pro course, which will be released soon. The winners of February’s FakeSkate Open will automatically qualify for the Skater XL Tampa Pro contest, but 7 other spots per platform are up for grabs. To submit an entry to participate: - film a 45 second contest run at the 2021 |
| Spectate Mode now available in Multiplayer | 2022-02-04 | As we continue to build out the Skater XL Multiplayer and social ecosystem, we are stoked to add another small but very useful piece with the release of Spectate Mode. This feature allows players in Multiplayer rooms to easily watch other players skate and join their session anywhere on the map. To use this feature, press and hold Y/🔺when in Multiplayer and select ‘Spectate’. Once spectating a player, you can toggle between fixed, orbit, tripod and free cam by pressing Y/Triangle. L and R on the D-Pad will allow you to switch the player you are spectating to other players in the room. Another small addition is you can now switch camera focus |
| Update notes for Feb 4th | 2022-02-04 | - New Spectate Mode now available by pushing and holding A/Triangle - Can switch players in Replay mode in Multiplayer by pressing L/R on the Pad - Various minor bug fixes and improvements |
| New Map Alert 📢 Oshawa Arena by Brookzee99 is Available Now! | 2022-02-01 | Oshawa Arena by Brookzee99 is now is available in the Mod Browser on all platforms 🔥 This brand new community creation is a modern skate contest arena, with all the features you’d expect to find your favorite pros shredding in the world’s biggest competitions. Created by Brookzee99, with porting by Easy Day for all platforms, Oshawa Arena will play host to the first ever Skater XL FakeSkate Open Live Contest event on February 5th. Tune in at Twitch.TV/StillMilky to watch some of the best fakeskaters in the world compete live for cash and prizes! From Brookzee99: With the introduction of multiplayer to the game my goal was to bring a new elem |
| New Map Drop - Industrial Zone by Jean-Olive 🚛 | 2021-12-23 | Just in time for the holidays, we are stoked to be dropping the optimized Day and Night versions of a fan favorite community map, Industrial Zone by Jean-Olive, along with the newly added ability to move some of the map-native objects using the DIY Map Editor Alpha. Industrial Zone by Jean-Olive is a classic street map from the creator of ‘Streets’, among countless other incredible maps. Industrial Zone is Jean-Olive’s rendition of a gritty industrial area complete with shipping bays, loading docks and construction equipment creating a unique environment designed for piecing together your perfect lines. The team at Easy Day worked with Jean-O |