"We wanted to celebrate the moment by releasing our take on one of our most favorite cities in the world: Tokyo." "Skateboarding being included in the Olympics for the first time is a pretty big cultural milestone for the sport," Snowman senior producer Andrew Schimmel added. We knew we had to be part of it in some small way.” Skateboarding’s coming to the Olympics for the first time in history, which is a triumphant moment for the sport. "When the Tokyo games were announced, it was a no-brainer for us. Legit Soundtrack - Modest Mouse, Getter, Interpol, Animal Collective, Future Islands and Band Of Horses headline the distinctive music that blends well with the Skater XL’s West Coast vibe and fluid physics-based control mechanics."For the last few years, we’ve been looking for an interesting way to tie a real-world event into something we make, but we never wanted to do anything that didn’t feel meaningful," Snowman co-founder Ryan Cash said in a statement about the update. Thriving Community - Join the thriving ecosystem of players creating, sharing and collaborating around the passion of Skater XL! Trick Challenges - Hundreds of challenges with progressive difficulties, to help build your bag of tricks as you move further toward the completing them all. Players can customize their entire look, including their skater’s gear with different tees, hoodies, hats and shoes from over 30 of the most recognized skate brands like Vans, Santa Cruz, DC Shoes, Independent, Lakai and many more. 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.Ĭustomizable Characters - The possibilities are endless to personalize the Skater XL experience. From the DTLA Map with skateboarding landmarks around the Staples Center and LA Convention Center, to Easy Day High School’s sprawling campus of iconic skate spots like the Wallenberg Big 4 and the ‘Leap of Faith’, to the humongous ‘Big Ramp,’ where skaters can soar higher than a hawk. Real Life Iconic Locations - Skater XL levels are all inspired real-world skate areas and designed to ensure a constant flow of skate lines. Much like a musical instrument, the player has complete freedom, whether it be pushing to nail a line or skating free from. Each thumbstick is connected to the corresponding foot of the skater and as the player moves the stick, the board instantly responds. Skater XL is truly the skateboarding world’s digital counterpart.įreedom Of Expression - Skater XL’s physics-based controls don’t have any pre-programmed tricks - only the movement through the thumbsticks. Play as some of today’s top skateboarding pros Tiago Lemos, Evan Smith, Tom Asta and Brandon Westgate, or customize and create your own skateboarding legend with gear from more than 30 real skate brands. With it’s Independent Foot Control System and unique physics-based gameplay, skate gamers finally have the expressive controls they have always dreamed of.ĭive into skateboarding paradise with levels that feature famous skate landmarks and environmental elements, including Downtown LA, the ginormous The Big Ramp, Easy Day High School, and community created maps like Grant Park, Hüdland and Streets. Skater XL is the evolution of skateboarding gameplay.
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