After several twists and turns, Devolver Digital has set a date and time for its most hypnotic skating project: Skate Story arrives on Switch 2 in DecemberSam Eng's work returns to the forefront with an unmistakable aesthetic and an approach that breaks away from the norm.
The company accompanied the announcement with a new trailer and basic launch details; The premiere will be on December 8th And while the Nintendo console version is making headlines, the game is also coming to other platforms.
Date, platforms and how to test it
The calendar is now closed: December 8th. No fuzzy windows or endless delays; the team has signaled a specific day for its arrival in stores.
In addition to the version for Nintendo Switch 2, the game will be available in PlayStation 5 and PC through Steam, for those who prefer to experience this hellish odyssey outside the Nintendo ecosystem.
If you are curious, there is one on PC playable demo on Steam released in conjunction with the Steam Next Fest in October, ideal for getting a feel for the controls and atmosphere before the final release.
The new announcement video shows the art direction and a glimpse of the gameplay: fluid movements, impossible scenarios and a tone that moves away from the skateboarding purely arcade. Here the setting is the protagonist, with a style that seeks to impact more through sensations than through numbers.
A skateboarding odyssey through the Underworld
In this adventure we embody a being of glass and suffering who has made a pact with the Devil on a task as poetic as it is bizarre: to reach the Moon and devour it to settle his debt and gain freedom.
The crossing runs through the nine layers of the underworld, where you'll master the board with more than seventy maneuvers: from ollies and kickflips to grinds and tailslides, always measuring weight and balance so as not to smash the protagonist.
Beyond chaining tricks, there are encounters and microstories: aggressive enemies that intercept your route, tormented souls asking for help and even a somewhat clueless frog who crosses the path, with a clear progression from rookie to veteran.
Equipment is part of progress: you will be able to exchange your soul for boards, wheels and axles to fine-tune your style and performance. Each upgrade unlocks movement options, opens up routes, and allows you to tackle challenges with greater grace.
The soundtrack sets the pulse of the trip with a selection psychedelic by Blood Cultures and additional cuts from John Fio, an accompaniment that reinforces the feeling of skating in a fever dream.
The level design alternates surreal streets with free-roaming parks, waxed curbs, impossible gaps and shortcuts that reward exploration. There are optional challenges for those who want to push their technique and fine control.
Thematically, the game insists on one idea: falling and repetition are part of learning; perseverance, humility and precision They end up being the keys to overcoming the devilish, both in gameplay and in the story.
After years of curious glances and shifting release windows, the date is no longer a vague promise. Skate Story launches on Switch 2 this December, with a demo on PC and a plot that blends skill on the board, sensory atmosphere and touches of adventure.
Those looking for a skate title that's different from the usual will find a unique offering here: Closed date, confirmed platforms and a very strong identity which relies on its artistic direction, its music, and the feeling of nailing that perfect trick in the least likely place.