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 (Added November 2024)
Modeled after a now defunct real world skatepark in North Vancouver, Canada, this plaza style park has an array of stairs, hubbas, rails and more. Check out the surrounding areas and build your own creations in the open parking lot with the DIY Map Editor.

Area 52 by MartijnZ2 (Added December 2024)
Area 52 is a sprawling indoor skatepark filled with unique features and a wide range of terrain. Get tech, find some gaps and transfers, or just cruise through some endless lines. It’s your playground.

Don’t forget, the Mod Browser isn’t just for maps—explore the gear section for the latest drops from Fakeskate brands and creators. With new items added monthly, there’s always something fresh to check out.

Happy skating, and stay tuned for more updates!

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 mirror those found in the real World Skate Rome skatepark, all meticulously recreated for an authentic experience. This map allows you to put together your own World Championship-worthy lines and replicate the tricks performed by skateboarding legends who have competed on this very course.

Get your contest runs dialed and tune into this year’s World Championship event in Rome, going down in September.

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 updating these challenge lines regularly, so check back in the News Feed from time to time to see what’s new. You can check out the first spot challenge at JKwon Plaza by opening the News Feed from the main menu and selecting the most recent article. Then hit “Play Challenge” and the challenge will start.

In addition, Evan Smith's gear has been updated to reflect his new shoe sponsor - Clearweather Footwear. Check them out and give Evan's character a play.

We hope you enjoy these small additions!


*Mod Disclaimer: While we make every effort to preserve existing mods with each update, we are not able to control exactly how updates to the official game code will interact with every one of them.To address broken mods after an update, ensure that you have the latest version of Unity mod manager. If the issue persists, some mods may need updates from their creators to be compatible with the latest version of the game.

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.

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.

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 you choose based on the angle of the board. There is a unique hand position and pose that will be created for any given board angle. Each hand can grab anywhere around the board including between-the-legs grabs, Seatbelts and Crails.
  
  
• Grab and release the board with either or both hands independently to mix and combine different grabs.
  
  
• Cleaned up and more polished poses and animations from previous PC beta release

Much like the original core gameplay, these new abilities are not programmed tricks or canned animations but a series of systems which create movements on the fly based on player input. This puts more creativity, style, and expression in the hands of the player.

Additionally, the update includes the introduction of an in-game news feed that will help streamline the way players stay informed about Skater XL. This new feature will provide regular updates on the latest news, tips, content releases, and more, all conveniently accessible without ever having to leave the game. Now you can stay connected to Skater XL content and keep up with the ever-evolving world of skateboarding right from within the game.

We have also made some improvements to coping grinds, making them smoother and more consistent, giving an overall more enjoyable transition skating experience.

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, the Skater XL map includes a pump track with grindable corners and unique angles, enabling players to get creative and find new lines. Special thanks go to New Line Skateparks and Dickies for collaborating on this project, and we are stoked to see the footage that players create at this park!

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 hand position and pose that will be created for any given board angle. Each hand can grab anywhere around the board including between-the-legs grabs, Seatbelts and Crails.
  
  
• Grab and release the board with either or both hands independently to mix and combine different grabs.

Much like the original core gameplay, these new abilities are not programmed tricks or canned animations but a series of systems which create movements on the fly based on player input. This puts more creativity, style, and expression in the hands of the player.

* Please note that these are incomplete features in early development, containing bugs, rough edges and (some amusing) animation and body pose glitches. Due to the real-time nature of Skater XL’s gameplay and animation approach animation and pose cleanup can be complicated and often make sense to focus on towards the end of the process.

Also, as things progress during public development elements may be added, changed or removed in further builds.

We look forward to seeing what kinds of tricks and lines everyone comes up with!

Coming soon for consoles.

* IMPORTANT: Update features referred to in this post are located in the “Beta” branch of the game on Steam. This is a separate stream of development for us to publicly test early or experimental features in development.

You MUST opt in to play this version of the game by following the steps outlined here:

-In your Steam Library, right click ‘Skater XL’ and open Properties

-Select the ‘Beta' branch.

-Steam should start downloading this version

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 many others.

With over 25 years of history, the park has been a gathering place for skaters, hosting countless events, contests, and demos. The Skatepark of Tampa has contributed to the growth and development of skateboarding as a global phenomenon, making the Skatepark of Tampa for Skater XL not just a chance to experience a legendary skatepark but also a piece of skateboarding history.