EA is bringing back the Isle of Grom in Skate Season 3, but fans aren’t happy about it because only players who have purchased a premium pass will be able to freely revisit the tutorial island. Essentially, it will be locked behind a paywall for everyone else, which goes against the promise EA made last year before Skate hit early access.

Thus far, the fan response to EA’s announcement has been largely negative.

EA subsequently issued a response that it launched Skate in early access “so we could build it with players, not behind closed doors … Yes, sometimes plans have to change. That’s part of the deal when you’re building in public. We’re here, we’re listening, and we’re going to keep shaping skate. Together.”

Continue Reading at GameSpot EA is bringing back the Isle of Grom in Skate Season 3, but fans aren’t happy about it because only players who have purchased a premium pass will be able to freely revisit the tutorial island. Essentially, it will be locked behind a paywall for everyone else, which goes against the promise EA made last year before Skate hit early access.Thus far, the fan response to EA’s announcement has been largely negative.pic.twitter.com/HiUgJYqW9c — Roland Udvarlaki (@Techusiast) February 19, 2026 now what happened to this pic.twitter.com/MTq8TDsx6V — ִ ࣪ ˖ ࣪ rei lynn ! ᰔ ݁₊ (@nkocharm) February 19, 2026 EA subsequently issued a response that it launched Skate in early access “so we could build it with players, not behind closed doors … Yes, sometimes plans have to change. That’s part of the deal when you’re building in public. We’re here, we’re listening, and we’re going to keep shaping skate. Together.”Continue Reading at GameSpot  Read MoreGameSpot – All Content