Skater XL Skatepark of Tampa Pro 2022 map out now
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Skater XL Skatepark of Tampa Pro 2022 map out now

Easy Day Studios has officially launched the updated Skatepark of Tampa Pro map in Skater XL. Easy Day Studios launched a new update today for Skater XL that celebrates the upcoming 28th Annual Tampa Pro skateboarding competition and the first-ever Skater XL Tampa Pro Esports Contest. Based on the real-life Skatepark of Tampa, the new…

Skater XL Tampa Pro Esports Contest announced

Skater XL Tampa Pro Esports Contest announced

The Skater XL Tampa Pro Esports Contest was just announced. Easy Day Studios announced the debut of the first-ever Skater XL Tampa Pro Esports Contest. The special esports event is in collaboration with the real-world Tampa Pro skateboarding competition. So this esports competition will take place alongside a traditional skateboarding competition. Easy Day Studios will also…

Skater XL debuts esports skate event
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Skater XL debuts esports skate event

The Oshawa Arena Map Update is hosting the first Skater XL FakeSkate Open Live Contest. Skater XL‘s inaugural online esports event was announced today by Easy Day Studios. Eight of the greatest “fake skaters” from each console platform from around the world will compete live for cash prizes and online fame in the FakeSkate Open…

Mod.io surpasses 300 million downloads
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Mod.io surpasses 300 million downloads

Mod.io is heralding the arrival of premium UGC with huge annual growth showing a near 300% increase in mods created. Mod.io is celebrating the coming of premium user-generated content with an annual growth rate of over 300 percent. In addition, Mod.io has revealed that they have reached a significant milestone. Official modifications have been downloaded…

Skater XL receives a new Industrial Zone Map
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Skater XL receives a new Industrial Zone Map

With less than 3 days to Christmas, the new map with movable objects arrives as a Christmas present. Easy Day Studios and Jean-Olive have announced the release of the new Skater XL map Industrial Zone, just in time for the holidays. Industrial Zone not only provides us with skate locations, but it also provides us…

Skater XL adds new Skatepark of Tampa map
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Skater XL adds new Skatepark of Tampa map

Easy Day Studios released a new map update today for Skater XL: the Skatepark of Tampa (also known as SPoT). The game was the official video game sponsor for the 27th Annual Tampa Pro competition that concluded this past weekend. Now gamers can experience this iconic venue with all 2021 competition upgrades. “The Tampa Pro…

Skater XL free multiplayer update now available on consoles and PC
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Skater XL free multiplayer update now available on consoles and PC

Skater XL has a new multiplayer update out today. Free Skate Mode, which is now available as free DLC, allows up to ten users to join an online skate session together. Skater XL‘s Multiplayer Free Skate feature is coming to consoles and PC, according to Easy Day Studios. The online multiplayer free skate option, which…

Mod.io reaches 100 million mod downloads since expanding to consoles
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Mod.io reaches 100 million mod downloads since expanding to consoles

Following the December release of mod support for Skater XL and SnowRunner on Xbox and PlayStation, the cross-platform pioneering mod support service Mod.io has exceeded the 100 million downloads milestone on consoles. Mod.io is the first of its type, catering to developers, modders, and players alike. It increases the areas where user-generated content may be…

Embarcadero Plaza is the latest Skater XL map
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Embarcadero Plaza is the latest Skater XL map

Easy Day Studios has launched the Embarcadero Plaza map in Skater XL. Embarcadero Plaza is one of the most beloved skate locations. The original map creation from Easy Day Studios pays tribute to this iconic Bay Area district, transporting players to the San Francisco waterfront with all its ’90s landmarks. “From the well-recognized Vallaincourt Fountain, the…

Skater XL adds Fermenter Plaza map, new gear
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Skater XL adds Fermenter Plaza map, new gear

The latest Skater XL map is available now through the in-game Mod Browser. The player-created map is called Fermenter Plaza. In addition to the new map, there are also over 100 new pieces of gear including decks, wheels, and accessories. The new map and gear are now available to all players on PS4, Xbox One,…

Skater XL community map ‘The Warehouse’ now available for download
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Skater XL community map ‘The Warehouse’ now available for download

The user-created Skater XL map ‘The Warehouse’ is now available to download for free on PC, PS4, and Xbox One. The content drop also includes 50 new pieces of gear. All new user-generated content is accessible for download through the in-game Mod Browser. Player-created maps and gear launched as a new feature in December. Indie developer…

Skater XL brings community mods, maps, and gear to consoles in December
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Skater XL brings community mods, maps, and gear to consoles in December

Skater XL is integrating community-created mods into the core experience on consoles, Easy Day Studios announced today. The indie studio claims that Skater XL is “one of the first games to integrate true cross-platform” modding. Mod.io powers the community content integration between PC, PS4, and Xbox One. DEALS Save $6 on the Steam version with Humble Choice!…

User-created content may be the best feature in Skater XL
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User-created content may be the best feature in Skater XL

Skater XL officially launches in a couple of weeks. And while we’ve covered the game quite a bit in Steam Early Access, there are still more features that have us excited. We’ve mentioned how a new update adds powerslide, mo-cap animations, and other game improvements. However, the main feature that may really set this game…

Skater XL is getting a multi-platform release in July
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Skater XL is getting a multi-platform release in July

Easy Day Studios is bringing Skater XL – their self-described “most authentic skateboarding game” – to PC and consoles this July. The game has been in Steam Early Access, and it was already confirmed for PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One. This announcement narrows the official release window for all four platforms. The development team…

Skater XL confirmed for PS4 and Xbox One
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Skater XL confirmed for PS4 and Xbox One

The Steam Early Access skateboarding game Skater XL is getting released on PS4 and Xbox One. Developer Easy Day Studios confirmed the planned console release today. It was already previously announced for the Nintendo Switch. The full release should come out around the same time on all four platforms, including a full Steam launch. Easy…

Skater XL update adds powerslide, mo-cap animations, game improvements
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Skater XL update adds powerslide, mo-cap animations, game improvements

The latest Skater XL update adds a new level of control for players and “numerous” gameplay improvements. According to developer Easy Day Studios, the addition of powerslide and revert mechanics “opens a new layer of style and expression to gameplay, in addition to allowing players to better control speed.” Among the other improvement are new…