Skate Story makes a surprise day-one debut for PS Plus subscribers

PlayStation has confirmed that Skate Story will join the PS Plus Game Catalog on the very same day it launches, giving Extra and Premium members instant access without needing to buy the title separately. The announcement has been welcomed by UK subscribers who are always keen to see new day-one releases included in the monthly lineup.

Skate Story is scheduled to release on 8 December 2025, and it will be available to download and play immediately for PS5 users with an active PS Plus Extra or Premium plan. This means subscribers will not have to wait for the game to rotate into the catalog months later, a pattern that’s more typical for newly launched indie titles.

The game has generated strong anticipation ahead of release due to its unusual setting and narrative concept. Players take the role of a glass-bodied skater trapped in the Underworld, with a mission to skate to the Moon in exchange for freedom. The surreal tone has helped the game stand out from more traditional skateboarding titles.

Gameplay revolves around mastering tricks and building combos using precision timing, with levels designed to reward accuracy rather than repetition. Progression comes through exploring environments, improving abilities, and using special moves to overcome boss encounters and challenges scattered across the Underworld.

Visually, Skate Story uses highly stylised lighting and animation to create an abstract world that contrasts sharply with the realistic physics of the skating mechanics. This blend of arcade movement and emotional storytelling has made the title one of the more closely watched indie releases of the season.

The decision to include Skate Story on PS Plus from day one reflects Sony’s broader efforts to boost the value of its subscription tiers. Launching brand-new indie games directly into the catalog is seen as a way to provide more varied content while giving developers a larger opening audience.

For UK subscribers, this addition strengthens the December lineup at a time when many players are looking for fresh games for the holiday break. Since the title is included at no extra charge beyond the usual subscription, it becomes an easy recommendation for fans of skateboarding games, stylistic indies and narrative-driven action projects.

Skate Story also helps broaden the range of genres represented in the recent PS Plus library, which has leaned heavily toward action-adventure and open-world games in recent months. The new title adds variety to the catalog at a moment when subscribers are paying close attention to which games justify continued membership.

With the release only days away and no paywall beyond an active Extra or Premium subscription, UK gamers can expect Skate Story to be one of the most-played new additions of the month. If early interest is any indication, the title may become one of the standout PS Plus day-one launches of the year.