Full Circle draws the line on Skate mods bypassing paid cosmetics and unreleased content
Developer Full Circle and EA have released a statement addressing the surge of community mods for the early access game Skate, supporting creative freedom while drawing a firm line against tools that bypass systems to unlock paid cosmetics, gated content, or unauthorized assets. The developer response follows the rapid rise of the ReSkate modding platform, which garnered 350,000 downloads within hours to let players experience the skateboarding sim offline with custom maps and servers.
Key points
- EA and Full Circle released a statement supporting player creativity in Skate while warning against mods that bypass systems to unlock paid cosmetics or unreleased content.
- The modding platform ReSkate recently reached 350,000 downloads in hours, enabling offline play with custom maps, servers, and cosmetics.
- ReSkate coders stated they are not trying to replace the live game and understand the need for developers to monetize their work.
- Full Circle has faced criticism earlier in the year over staff layoffs and a Mixed Steam rating due to player complaints about microtransactions and paywalled content.
What happened
EA and Full Circle, the developer behind the early access title Skate, addressed the gaming community regarding player-created modifications. While expressing support for player creativity and community expression in San Vansterdam, the developer explicitly drew a line against mods and tools that bypass internal systems to unlock paid cosmetics, release gated or unreleased content, or monetize unauthorized assets.
The developer statement arrived shortly after the launch of ReSkate, a modding platform that achieved 350,000 downloads in mere hours. ReSkate allows players to experience the skateboarding simulation completely offline with custom maps, cosmetics, and servers, differing from the online-only base game.
Context
ReSkate coders told PC Gamer that they were not attempting to replace the live game and acknowledged that Full Circle needs to make money to keep developing the title. Additionally, ReSkate's official channels prohibit mods that give free access to premium cosmetics from the main game.
Full Circle experienced staff layoffs earlier in the year, and the game has received a Mixed rating on Steam with player feedback frequently citing concerns regarding overbearing microtransactions and paywalled content.
What's next
Full Circle has indicated that it is not taking action against ReSkate or modders making their own content for now, while promising to deliver deeper community creation tools in the future.
Why it matters
The situation highlights the ongoing tension in live service gaming between developer monetization strategies through microtransactions and player-driven modding communities seeking offline experiences and customization.
What we know
- EA and Full Circle stated they support player creativity in Skate but object to mods bypassing systems to unlock paid cosmetics and unreleased content.
- The ReSkate modding platform reached 350,000 downloads in hours and provides an offline experience with custom maps and servers.
