Published on: October 10, 2025
Devolver Digital has officially announced the release date for Skate Story, its highly anticipated skateboarding title, set to launch on Nintendo Switch 2 via the Nintendo eShop on December 8, 2025.
Developed by Sam Eng, a solo developer known for his innovative approach to game design, Skate Story has garnered significant attention for aiming to deliver a skateboarding adventure unlike any other available on modern gaming platforms.
Skate Story promises to push the boundaries of the genre, blending striking visual design with richly atmospheric world-building.
Players will ollie, kickflip, and grind through the depths of the Underworld, embarking on a quest that transcends traditional skating challenges.
Starting as a vulnerable beginner, each player will progress through a narrative-driven journey, battling demons and helping tortured souls along the way, all with the goal of mastering their skating skills and overcoming seemingly insurmountable odds.
Devolver Digital has outlined several standout features set to define this new entry in the skateboarding genre:
- **Stylish Street Skating Adventure**: Navigate nine distinct layers of the Underworld, each filled with creatively designed obstacles including waxed ledges, challenging gaps, and dangerous adversaries.
- **Extensive Customization and Progression**: Upgrade your gear by collecting decks, wheels, and trucks.
With more than 70 unique skate tricks to perform, players can complete skate trials to unlock new equipment and enhance their abilities.
- **Immersive Audio Experience**: The game features a psychedelic original soundtrack by acclaimed New York-based artist Blood Cultures, with additional music contributions from John Fio, providing a hypnotic backdrop as players cruise through surreal environments.
The release of Skate Story on the Nintendo Switch 2 positions it as one of the most anticipated indie titles on Nintendo’s next-generation hardware.
Devolver Digital, renowned for supporting innovative independent developers, continues its legacy of delivering distinctive gaming experiences to players worldwide.
The game’s worldwide digital release will be accessible exclusively on the Nintendo eShop, offering Switch 2 players a stylish and atmospheric skateboarding adventure beginning December 8, 2025.
With its signature blend of creative gameplay, compelling audio, and unique art direction from Sam Eng, Skate Story is poised to make an impact upon launch, expanding the possibilities for both skateboarding games and indie titles on Nintendo’s platform.
Stay tuned for more updates on Skate Story and further Nintendo Switch 2 news as the release date approaches.
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