Hello, PlayStation Community! I'm Sam Eng, the sole developer of Skate Story, a game in which you play as a glass-bodied demon destined to glide through hell and devour the moon in order to fulfill the devil's pact. Today I’m proud to tell you that Skateboard Story will be released on PS5 on December 8th.
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It's been a while since the last PlayStation Blog announced that Skateboard Story is coming to PS5, but I wanted to introduce you to some new gameplay features, the culmination of Blood Cultures' new original soundtrack, and how the PS5 DualSense controller can help shape your gaming experience.
Skateboarding stories or true stories
did you know? “Skateboard Stories” is based on a true story. Yes, people are right. Sure, it's a bit dramatic for effect, but it's all 100% real. Of course, names and locations have been changed to protect the privacy of those involved. For example, the bagel shop wasn't originally run by frogs, and the skaters actually had to hire a lawyer before signing the devil's pact.
City Sounds (Track)
Blood Cultures brings real life in New York City to a new 12-track original soundtrack. The way they capture the heartbeat of the city – the chaos, beauty, endless movement elevates the game into something richer and more dynamic.
Their music not only accompanies the world, it defines it. I clicked on blood cultures to guide the above statement.
“Sam gave me some crazy instructions when I was making the score. He said, 'I don't know, maybe make it sound industrial… it's underworld, you know?' industry? So I decided to apply for a job at the local train station. I was worried they wouldn't like the bag I wore on my head, but I figured everyone would wear a mask anyway! They were actually nice, but they kept insisting that I take off my jacket. I don't do that! So I didn't get the job. The foreman said, “Don't trip on your way out!” I should have heeded that warning because I tripped over several metal beams. What a fall! Sounds brilliant! Then I realized…I should taste New York itself!
Then I took my pocket field recorder and various gadgets: spoons, chopsticks, my grandmother’s father’s watch, walked around the city, and started recording myself hitting objects! I eventually realized that inanimate objects worked well, and I was able to get some really nice samples from them. I recorded a lot of the sounds of the city. I sampled humble pillars under bridges, as well as classic sounds like the rare subway scream at the last stop. “
– blood culture
Dynamic Plate Wear + Stickers, Stickers, Stickers
The best thing about skateboarding is getting a new board. So, what better way to get yourself a new motherboard than to ditch your current setup entirely? In Skateboard Story, every trick, grind, and slide wears away at your deck. If you do more nose popping, then the nose will wear out. If you do more tail slides, the tail will get bruised.
As you skate to the moon, you'll encounter a variety of gift shops. These are gifts created specifically for your soul. You can then exchange the collected rental soul parts for new decks, fresh trucks, and stylish wheels. Make your own settings and bless it with some new stickers.
Stickers add style, customization, and help prevent your deck from falling apart. However, remember that stickers can only be used once! Once it sticks, it sticks. Not happy with where you're stuck? Grind it off!
As you skate, the stickers on the board will wear off. Enjoy the ephemeral nature of many adhesive designs you'll find.
DualSense controller light will dazzle you in the dark
Playing Skate Story on PlayStation 5 using the DualSense controller is a multi-sensory experience. I designed the DualSense light strip effect in Skateboard Story to provide a beautiful effect that dazzles the surrounding darkness. As you glide through the underworld, your skills will shine with the DualSense glow. The light strips will reflect the skater’s glass body, becoming a lens for the gritty underworld light in Eternal Night.
Stomp on your combo to deal damage
In order to defeat the celestial beasts of the underworld, you'll need to deal massive damage with your skateboard.
Every trick you do adds to your skateboarding mix. If you perform different, stylish tricks, the combination will increase even more. Performing tricks quickly, jumping over objects, gaps and catching the air will improve your combos. If you repeat the trick or skate too slowly, it will still rise, but not as much.
Stay on track by switching and linking tricks in stylish rhythms. In Moonlight, you can stomp your combo to end it in explosive fashion. Every trick you do in that line will be expelled as damage around you. All your tricks and combos will reset, allowing you to start a new route. Keep pushing. Create a beautiful skating line. Stampede moon projection. A delicious moon awaits.
Well, I guess that’s all for now – the last few months of development have been a long journey, and I hope you all get to experience Skateboard Story on PS5 when it launches on December 8th.