Following its early access launch, Skate's first season will arrive next week, bringing new areas, events, challenges, and more. Called Hesh & Fresh, the first season is inspired by the '90s and will run from 7th October until 2nd December. Skate arrived in early access last month and has so far proven a success, in particular with players sharing their stunts on social media. "After an absolute age, EA's wheelie classic is back with great handling and a whole world of slightly jarring niceness," reads our Skate early access review. Skate is published by EA, which this week announced a planned private acquisition by a group of investors including Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund in a private transaction worth $55bn.