Headup and developer Goon Squad have announced Skatesterre, an arcade skateboarding title headed to Nintendo Switch 2.
The game casts players as Dutch skateboarder Sterre Meijer, better known in the scene as Surfsterre, and is being positioned as a homage to the golden era of arcade skateboarding.
The publisher confirmed a digital launch on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch 2 worldwide "later this summer." A trailer accompanied the announcement.
Skatesterre is framed as a fast-paced, score-driven skate game built around chaining combos, landing stylish tricks, and pursuing high-score runs across large urban playgrounds.
Levels are packed with rails, ramps, gaps and concealed lines designed to reward exploration and creative routing.
The developer says the stage design encourages players to experiment and hone their skills, with environments intended for both discovery and mastery.
According to the announcement materials, the title will offer a broad trick system for players to learn and combine, backed by a high-energy soundtrack.
The audio direction draws on underground skate punk and skate rock, aiming to evoke the attitude of late-1990s and early-2000s skate culture.
Core features released by the publisher include fast-paced arcade skateboarding gameplay, mission-based objectives across multiple levels, unlockable fashion items and outfits, and large maps full of rails, ramps and secrets.
Key features highlighted by Headup and Goon Squad:
- Arcade-focused skate mechanics emphasizing combos and stylish tricks
- Extensive trick variety for experimentation and combo chaining
- Soundtrack inspired by underground skate punk and skate rock
- Mission-based objectives and high-score runs
- Unlockable outfits and cosmetic progression
- Large urban environments with hidden lines and secrets
- Playable lead character: Dutch skateboard icon Sterre Meijer, aka Surfsterre
- Creative nods to classic skateboarding games of the late 1990s and early 2000s
The announcement places Skatesterre squarely on Nintendo Switch 2 and confirms a digital release on the Nintendo eShop later this summer.
Fans interested in the title should watch the official trailer and follow Headup and Goon Squad for updates on release timing, platform details and post-launch content plans.
About the announcement coverage: the original report and trailer were shared by Alex Seedhouse, a long-time Nintendo specialist whose coverage spans multiple console generations and major industry events.
The game casts players as Dutch skateboarder Sterre Meijer, better known in the scene as Surfsterre, and is being positioned as a homage to the golden era of arcade skateboarding.
The publisher confirmed a digital launch on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch 2 worldwide "later this summer." A trailer accompanied the announcement.
Skatesterre is framed as a fast-paced, score-driven skate game built around chaining combos, landing stylish tricks, and pursuing high-score runs across large urban playgrounds.
Levels are packed with rails, ramps, gaps and concealed lines designed to reward exploration and creative routing.
The developer says the stage design encourages players to experiment and hone their skills, with environments intended for both discovery and mastery.
According to the announcement materials, the title will offer a broad trick system for players to learn and combine, backed by a high-energy soundtrack.
The audio direction draws on underground skate punk and skate rock, aiming to evoke the attitude of late-1990s and early-2000s skate culture.
Core features released by the publisher include fast-paced arcade skateboarding gameplay, mission-based objectives across multiple levels, unlockable fashion items and outfits, and large maps full of rails, ramps and secrets.
Key features highlighted by Headup and Goon Squad:
- Arcade-focused skate mechanics emphasizing combos and stylish tricks
- Extensive trick variety for experimentation and combo chaining
- Soundtrack inspired by underground skate punk and skate rock
- Mission-based objectives and high-score runs
- Unlockable outfits and cosmetic progression
- Large urban environments with hidden lines and secrets
- Playable lead character: Dutch skateboard icon Sterre Meijer, aka Surfsterre
- Creative nods to classic skateboarding games of the late 1990s and early 2000s
The announcement places Skatesterre squarely on Nintendo Switch 2 and confirms a digital release on the Nintendo eShop later this summer.
Fans interested in the title should watch the official trailer and follow Headup and Goon Squad for updates on release timing, platform details and post-launch content plans.
About the announcement coverage: the original report and trailer were shared by Alex Seedhouse, a long-time Nintendo specialist whose coverage spans multiple console generations and major industry events.