Skater XL gets New Map and Esports Event

Skater XL has been a well-received foray into the Indie skating genre. Last year we had quite a few skating games take the proverbial stage, and Skater XL has a devoted fanbase. Now it seems that devotion is being rewarded with both a new map and Esports event.

According to the press release, Easy Day Studios announced the first Skater XL online esports skateboarding event, called The FakeSkate Open Live Contest. The event will be taking place this Saturday, February 5^th. Eight of the best “fake skaters” from each console platform around the world will go head-to-head online for cash prizes and internet fame.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAe0DyDqAa4

Additionally, a new Skater XL map called Oshawa Arena is now available to download via Mod Browser for PC, PS4, and Xbox One. This new map will be the featured skatepark map this weekend for The FakeSkate Open Live Contest.

Here is more of what the press release has to say about the event and map. “Originally created by modder Brookzee99, the ‘Oshawa Arena’ map is inspired by real-world local skateparks from the Oshawa (Canada) region. With a focus on capturing the essence of competitive skateboarding courses, the indoor skate arena features obstacles and elements found in many competitive skateboard venues and has been optimized for performance by Easy Day Studios.

Skater XL’s ‘Oshawa Arena’ map will host the first-ever FakeSkate Open Live Contest on February 5th. The first esports skateboarding tournament of its kind, 24 qualifiers (8 per console platform) were selected from over 400 entries last week to compete online this Saturday starting at 12:00 PM PT”

If you want to watch the event, tune in here on Saturday. I would assume that more events like this will be forthcoming, assuming this goes well. This kicks off a great year for Skater XL fans I bet, and we’ll try to cover more if anything else happens.