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Skate Game Developer Restructures, Lays Off Staff for Future

2/26/2026

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Full Circle, the developer of the new Skate game, announced a restructuring that includes staff layoffs to better support the game's long-term future.
The studio was formed in 2021 with talent from the original Skate team.
The restructuring follows Skate's early access launch on September 15, 2025.
The studio shifted the franchise to a free-to-play model with microtransactions.
EA has been contacted for further details.

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Story summary

Full Circle, the developer of the new Skate game, announced a restructuring that includes staff layoffs to better support the game's long-term future.
The studio was formed in 2021 with talent from the original Skate team.
The restructuring follows Skate's early access launch on September 15, 2025.
The studio shifted the franchise to a free-to-play model with microtransactions.
EA has been contacted for further details.