EA is having trouble with a leak of its new, still-in-development Skate game. After having hosted a playtest of what the developers referred to as a "pre-pre-pre-alpha" build of the game, EA asked for fans to offer their input on the physics, animations, and level layouts. Given how early in development the studio considered this June 2022 build was, it might be shocking to hear that there was an alpha build from nearly a year ago--September 2021--and not only that, but that version has leaked online as well. EA responded to the leak by telling fans to not download it, warning that it would go against EA's terms of service.

We’re aware of an earlier version of the game that has been distributed without our authorization. This build is from September 2021 and was never intended for external use. While we understand you’re excited to get into the game, we encourage you to be careful when downloading files from unknown sources (and remind you of the potential consequences of breaking EA’s Terms of Service). The best way to get the chance to play is by signing up for skate. insider playtesting here as we continue to invite more and more players into the game throughout the year.

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[RedoLane]

Don't tell me what to do, EA.

 

[N10A]

Not the terms of service!

 

[codezer0]

Ea lost its "tell the public what to do" privileges back in 2004.

 

[nWo]

EA can't say shit.

 

[KiiWii]

I’ve seen people playing it on Steam Deck already. It’s only 1.7gb, but I’m not going to play it…

 

[Kioku]

When EA stops being shit, then they can ask me not to break their ToS.

 

[SilverWah]

Suck a billion dicks EA, thanks for the free alpha build!

 

[HalfScoper]

(insert something unoriginal & say fuck EA) *yawn*

Anyway still getting it just for the lolz ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

 

[godreborn]

I lost it at "fans," while reading the title.

 

[ZeroFX]

Too late ea.
Not a skate or ea fan tho, so it's ok?

 

[chrisrlink]

hhahhahaha what are they gonna do sue thousands of people around the world who downlooad it? waste of money but go ahead run yoursellves into chapter 11 s and close your shitty studio's down suck it EA

 

[1B51004]

"Ummmm, guys? please dont download the leaked build of our game, it really hurts the company and it violates our TOS!!!!"
🤓

 

[Flame]

EA puts the EA in leaks....


Now with microtransaction, where the alpha build is free but the final product is ten dollars for a trick.

 

[KingVamp]

Don't worry EA, leaks are just surprise mechanics.

 

[godreborn]

ea's server was a "loot box."

 

[The Catboy]

Nah fuck EA, now I am going to find it and help spread the leak more! I'M AN ADULT!

 

[jesus96]

Lmao imagine ever listen to EA

 

[AshuraZro]

There’s an awful lot of shitting on EA and it’s not hard to understand why. I just feel bad for the development team who are working hard to create the much-requested Skate 4 having a leak draw focus away from their current efforts.

 

[ChaoticPumpkin]

Here before they turn the leaked version into paid DLC lol