Thousands of Players Frustrated on Day One
After 15 years of waiting, fans finally got their hands on EA’s Skate in Early Access on September 16. And honestly? The excitement turned into frustration almost immediately. Players across the globe reported server crashes, connection errors, and endless queues, making it tough for anyone to even get started.
The new Skate is free-to-play, which sounds amazing—but it also meant that tens of thousands of players logged in at once, and EA’s servers struggled to keep up. The outcome: long lines, furious fans, and a launch day full of trouble.
Launch Day Chaos: Queues That Never Seem to End
Within hours after the debut, players posted pictures of lines with 25,000 to 50,000 people ahead of them. Some fans joked about needing days to get in, and others just gave up for the day, hoping things would calm down later.
Even players who managed to download the game faced additional headaches:
Connection errors sending them back to the queue
Infinite loading screens after completing the tutorial
Errors saying “no internet access”, which sent them even further back
It’s especially frustrating because previous Skate games could be played offline. Now, even if you just want to practice tricks solo, you need a stable internet connection. Many fans were left wondering: “Seriously? We just want to skate!”
Longtime Fans Feeling the Burn
If you’ve played the older Skate games, you know how smooth it used to be. Pop in the disc, start skating, no internet needed. That’s all changed. Now, every single feature requires online access, which means even solo sessions are blocked if the servers hiccup.
Some longtime players are understandably upset. The free-to-play model brought in huge numbers, but the servers weren’t ready for the rush. For fans used to offline play, this is a big adjustment.
EA Promises More Servers
EA is aware of the problem and has promised to add more servers to ease the queues. Some players are finally getting in, but many are still facing connection issues.
The developers claim things should get better soon, but these kinds of problems are common with Early Access debuts, especially for highly anticipated free-to-play games. ////Also Read-Trincao Leaves 11 Million at Barca, Sporting Buys the Other 50% and Eases Blaurana’s Finances
Lessons from the Launch
Skate’s bumpy start shows us a few important takeaways:
When a game drops in Early Access and tens of thousands of players try to log in at the same time, it’s no surprise that servers can get overloaded.
Players who are used to offline gaming often find online-only setups frustrating.
It’s really important for developers to plan for a lot of demand on day one and make sure their servers can manage it.
Can Skate Bounce Back?
Yes, for sure! Players will finally be able to experience Skate the way it was designed to be played once EA fixes the server problems. The free-to-play approach keeps the excitement going, and the franchise’s loyal fans make sure the anticipation won’t die down anytime soon.
If these server issues are resolved, Skate has a real chance to revive the franchise, attracting both longtime fans and newcomers alike.
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