The second season update for EA's Skate reboot launched on December 2, 2025, introducing new content like cosmetics, skate areas, and the Impossible trick. While players generally welcome these additions, many have expressed frustration over unintended visual changes to their characters, who now appear more tired with dark under-eye bags and altered complexions. Some fans even report shifts in skin tones, prompting calls for reversions or customization options.
Update Overview
EA and developer Full Circle released Skate's season two update across all platforms on December 2, 2025. This patch builds on the game's early access launch from September 2025, adding fresh skate spots, cosmetic items, a new Impossible trick, and various quality-of-life improvements. Visual enhancements were also part of the package, aimed at refining the game's aesthetics amid ongoing development.
Fan Reactions to Character Changes
Despite positive reception for the new features, the update has sparked controversy over character appearances. Players logging in post-update found their avatars sporting darker under-eye areas and overall more fatigued looks, leading to humorous yet critical feedback. On Reddit, one user questioned, “Why the faces look so tired and weird?” while another joked that the changes had “Ghoul’d” their character. Social media echoed these sentiments, with screenshots showing exhausted-looking figures and complaints about unfulfilled promises to improve visuals.
Some players highlighted more severe issues, claiming their characters displayed incorrect skin tones entirely. Tweets directed at EA included pleas like, “Look what you did to MY FACE! Look at it!” Not all reactions were negative—many appreciated the core content despite minor lag problems—but the visual tweaks have fueled demands for a toggle to restore the original, more cartoony style from launch.
Kotaku reached out to EA for clarification, though no immediate response was available. Given Full Circle's history of incorporating player input during early access, further adjustments to character designs seem likely in future patches.