Easy Day Studios announced that its realism-focused skateboarding game Skater XL would be coming to the Nintendo Switch this year during Gamescom 2019, just days after it was announced for the Xbox One. On Friday the developers put out a video confirming their game will be coming to PC, PlayStation 4, Switch, and Xbox One this July.
The two-minute multi-platform announcement trailer released on the Skater XL YouTube channel showcases impressively smooth gameplay featuring a number of "legends" like Brandon Westgate and Tiago Lemos cruising through Downtown Los Angeles around iconic landmarks like the LA Convention Center and Staples Center. It was originally put out via Steam Early Access in late 2018, and the Los Angeles backdrop will be brand new for this official release.
Skater XL is a game that tries to capture the magic of titles like Tony Hawk's Pro Skater with a focus on detail in locales and board control. The multi-platform announcement should give players something to look forward to in the absence of other genre staples like EA's long-anticipated Skate 4.
Fans of skateboarding simulation games should also keep an eye on Activision, who may be remastering Tony Hawk's Pro Skater based on recent leaks.
Skater XL will receive it's official release on Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One this July.
