The consensus among playtesters is that Taps or another form of currency will eventually be made purchasable with real-world money. Taps are earned through tricks, general play, and increasing your reputation level (the game’s leveling system). Previous datamines have suggested that you’ll also be able to use another in-game currency called ‘Taps’ to exchange for Stars if needed, but such an option isn’t available in this current round of playtesting. How to Unlock Loot Boxes in Skate.Ĭurrently, the only way to unlock loot boxes in Skate is by using a currency called ‘Stars’, which are unlocked by completing challenges – the harder the challenge, the more Stars you’ll obtain. Now that’s out of the way, here’s what Skate’s current loot box system looks like. Originally called “Swag Bags”, the loot box feature was met with harsh criticism from fans – but as far as we can tell, they might not be as bad as first feared.įirst, it should be said and understood that Skate will be a free-to-play title and as such, ways for the publisher to make revenue back from development will be implemented. Playtesters, who have been playing the latest playtest of Skate have shared information with Insider Gaming on the controversial loot box system that leaked via datamines in the summer of 2022.

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