SKATER XL DELIVERS THE MOST COMPLETE SKATEBOARDING EXPERIENCE TO NINTENDO SWITCH ON DECEMBER 5
Easy Day Studios has announced today that Skater XL will be coming to the Nintendo Switch on December 5. Kick back, relax and get creative with the smoothest, most responsive authentic skateboarding experience ever released on Switch. Skater XL on Nintendo Switch is an open, creative sandbox to skate, film and hang out, at your own pace.
A faithful and full-featured release, the team at Easy Day Studios have put in several years of development to reach a solid 60 FPS in both handheld and docked mode on the Switch, maintaining the fluid physics-based gameplay that more than 1 million gamers have enjoyed to date. Skater XL features online multiplayer freeskate sessions at iconic skate landmarks and gives players the option to record every perfect line with its built-in replay editor.
Powered by Mod.io, Skater XL Switch players will have instant access to a large curated offering of mods from passionate creators and fakeskate brands. In addition to all official content, players can find the perfect look or download the latest gear in the most extensive skating content library ever. The title’s dedicated modding community boasts more than 100,000 Discord members who continue to deliver a growing library of new user generated content including maps, skate gear, skins and more.
Skater XL will deliver the most complete, realistic skateboarding experience on Switch this holiday season.
- Watch the Skater XL Launch Date Trailer HERE: youtu.be/-O92BmGQgQQ
- Download Skater XL image and video assets HERE: www.dropbox.com/sh/qzd5xgagqii7b8j/AAAdj37C4wpnzM5HMayu38SJa?dl=0
Experience Fluid, 60 FPS physics based skateboarding with Skater XL on Switch
Skater XL on Switch includes the following features:
- 60 FPS on Switch – Featuring a rare, ultra smooth 60 FPS in handheld mode, Nintendo Switch players can take skateboarding on the go and fully experience Skater XL’s acclaimed physics-based gameplay. Skateboarding with the Joy-Cons has never felt so fluid or responsive!
- Skate or Chill Online – Hang out with friends online, replicating the real street experience, as you put together lines, watch other players session the spot or just cruise with your crew.
- Huge Mod Catalog Available At Launch – Powered by Mod.io, Skater XL Switch players will have instant access to a large curated offering of mods from passionate creators and fakeskate brands. In addition to all official content, players can find the perfect look or download the latest gear in the most extensive skating content library ever.
- Play As Real-Life Skate Pros – Select from renowned pros Tiago Lemos, Brandon Westgate, Evan Smith, and Tom Asta, all with their own distinct gear that fits their style.
- Legit Soundtrack – Modest Mouse, Interpol, Animal Collective, Future Islands and Band Of Horses headline the distinctive music that blends well with the Skater XL’s West Coast vibe.
Skater XL will be available for Nintendo Switch on December 5 for $39.99 in the Nintendo eShop. Retail box versions of Skater XL will be available at brick-and-mortar retailers this holiday. Pre-order now at: skaterxl.com.
Skater XL is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. For the latest news and updates on Skater XL, follow the game on Instagram and Twitter, “Like” us on Facebook, and visit the official website, SkaterXL.com.
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ABOUT EASY DAY STUDIOS
Founded in 2018 by Skater App creator and physicist Dain Hedgpeth, Jon West, former sponsored skateboarder turned game developer, and Jeff Goforth, industry veteran of 19 years and former head of skateboarding at DC Shoes, Easy Day Studios is the leader in action sports video game creation. Easy Day Studios is fully self funded and 100% committed to the shared vision of reviving and evolving skateboarding games into what every fan has been hoping for since the birth of the genre. With decades of experience, the team is comprised of video game development and skateboarding veterans. Since Early Access launch in December 2018 and the rapid growth of the Skater XL modding community, Easy Day has also hired two former modders and continues to work directly with this community.
