A demonic skateboarding odyssey is about to hit PlayStation Plus—on day one.
Yes, you read that right. The long-awaited surreal skateboarding game Skate Story will launch on December 8th, arriving not only on Steam and Nintendo Switch but also as a day-one release for PlayStation Plus subscribers. That means Extra and Premium members can start skating through hell itself from the very first day.
So what exactly is Skate Story? Imagine gliding through an Underworld built entirely from glass and pain, playing as a demon burdened with an impossible mission: to skate all the way to the moon and swallow it whole. It’s haunting, poetic, and beautifully bizarre—a combination that’s made this project one of the most talked-about indie titles in recent years. But here’s where it gets controversial: can a game about a shattered demon on a cosmic skateboard really feel meaningful, or is it just beautiful chaos?
Developed by Sam Eng—the creator behind Zarvot—and published by the ever-unconventional Devolver Digital, Skate Story will cost £18 if you’re picking it up outside of the PlayStation Plus catalog. The publisher describes it as a journey of pain, progress, and self-destruction: “Ollie, kickflip, and grind your way through the smoke and ash of the Underworld. Destroy demons, save tortured souls, and transform from a fragile novice into a hardened skater.”
The game’s development history has been quite the ride. Initially announced several years ago, Skate Story faced repeated delays that pushed it into 2025. But those setbacks seem to have only sharpened its edge—now, its shimmering glass aesthetic and surreal storytelling are almost here, promising to reward the patience of fans who’ve followed it since its first mysterious trailer.
If you can’t wait until launch day, there’s already a demo available on Steam that lets you experience a taste of that hauntingly fragile world. And for those looking to explore more from Sony’s monthly gaming lineup, the full PlayStation Plus catalog guide details every title included in the subscription tiers.
What do you think—does the idea of a demon skating through the afterlife intrigue you, or does it sound too abstract to land? Share your thoughts. Is Skate Story a bold artistic statement—or just skating on glassy gimmicks?
