skate. developer Full Circle announces layoffs

Electronic Arts subsidiary and skate. developer Full Circle has announced internal restructuring that will impact certain roles as it aims to “better support” the free-to-play skateboarding game’s “long-term future,” the studio announced. Development on skate. will continue, with the team pledging a ‘strong commitment.’

skate. launched in Early Access for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store , and EA App on September 16, 2025.

Here is the full message from Full Circle on the layoffs:

To our skate. community,

Since launching Early Access in September, tens of millions of you have stepped into San Vansterdam. Your passion, creativity, and feedback have reinforced our belief in what skate. can become. As skate. continues to evolve, we’re transforming as a studio. We’re reshaping Full Circle to better support skate.‘s long-term future and focus the team on the things that matter most to you—and making those things great.

These shifts mean making changes to our team structure, and some roles will be impacted. The teammates affected are talented colleagues and friends who helped build the foundation of skate. Their creativity and dedication are deeply ingrained in what players experience today. This decision is not a reflection of their impact and we’re committed to supporting them through this transition.

Our work on skate. continues. We look forward to working with you as we move faster, listen more closely, and deliver consistently for all of you. Our commitment to skate., and to the millions of players who believe in it, remains strong.

To our departing teammates: thank you. skate. exists because of your hard work and dedication to the craft.

To our community: thank you for your passion and trust.

—Full Circle