The long-awaited skateboarding sim Skate from Electronic Arts is almost here, with an early-access release scheduled for spring. But eager gamers can shred even earlier. A closed playtest is happening,

If you're a console player and you've been desperate to try out the new Skate, there's some good news, and some neutral news.

Skate is expected to be released in early access this year, but console players can take a peek early as console playtesting begins. Electronic Arts HAS opened up sign-ups for a closed, console playtesting period that’s ongoing — to access Skate,

Nearly five years after it was announced, EA's upcoming free-to-play skating title, Skate, is finally starting playtesting on consoles.