EA's upcoming Skate reboot has added microtransactions to its ongoing closed alpha test. It has already been confirmed that the new Skate game will be free to play, although the decision to add microtransactions during its early testing may cause some controversy.

Yes, they did it again! Before the game even launched, EA has already added microtransactions to the long-awaited Skate revival. In the latest Closed Alpha update, players can now spend real money on in-game currency to buy cosmetic items.

Skate will be free-to-play in a city setting called San Vansterdam, Alpha Playtest ongoing. Mid-Alpha microtransactions added for testing cosmetic items only in the skate store. Players warned that EA may reset account progress before Early Access launch,

The new skate game is planned to be a free-to-play title, which means microtransactions are its only revenue source.

Five years after it was first announced, Skate will launch in early access later this year, although EA is yet to give us a specific date. On its eventual release, Skate will be coming to PlayStation, Xbox and PC. Furthermore, it will also have cross-play and cross-progression support.