EA and Full Circle are pushing the nostalgia button: With Season 3 “Fluid Flashback”, we are catapulted back in time. skateboard. From March 10th, we're going straight back to the era of polyurethane wheels and vibrant retro designs. Besides a healthy dose of 70s style, we can finally look forward to the return of an absolute fan favorite among the tricks.
Returning to the Isle of Grom – with a catch
We're returning to the place where it all began for many, but forget the old tutorial area. The Isle of Grom has been completely revamped and now features massive gaps and spillway action strongly reminiscent of the golden age of... Skate 2 and 3 remind.
Those with a Premium Pass can start playing immediately from March 10th; everyone else will have to wait until the event on April 14th or purchase day passes later using "Rip Chips." Access to an entire area will be temporarily restricted. behind a paywall Whether it involves a grind system will certainly provide fodder for discussion in the community.
Finally: Dark Tricks and technical fine-tuning
The pleas have been answered: Dark tricks are available from day one of Season 3. Whether dark catches, nollie variations, or darkslides – the repertoire of technical tricks is growing massively. Especially exciting for the realism fanatics among us: The boneless mechanic has been completely overhauled.
The team promises improved responsiveness and reliability, which should significantly enhance the flow, especially during transitions. A fair move by the developers: the notorious "pop glitches" have been removed to guarantee a smooth gameplay experience.
Speedlines and the new Replay look
For those seeking an adrenaline rush, "Speedlines" offers a new mode that combines technical skill with pure speed. To ensure the resulting clips look professional, Full Circle has added new effects to the replay editor. From fisheye filters (barrel distortion) to color grading, everything is included to recreate the typical skate video look of the '70s or '90s. The ability to now save loadouts for our skaters is a long-overdue quality-of-life feature that finally reduces the need for constant menu restyles.
Season 3 delivers exactly what the core community wants: more depth to the trick system through Dark Tricks and a better sense of speed. The 70s aesthetic is a bold departure from the previous neon look and gives San Vansterdam a completely new vibe. Only the access model for the Isle of Grom leaves a slightly bitter aftertaste, even though you can theoretically earn access through gameplay. Overall, however, the package feels like a massive step forward in terms of long-term motivation.
Will you be diving straight into the Dark Tricks or are you more excited about the new speed lines on the Isle of Grom?
