Developer Easy Day Studios have announced that community created mods will be coming Skater XL across PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
As stated in the press release, the 1.1 update implements cross-platform mod integration via mod.io. This will deliver over 250 fan made maps, gear, and skins; even on consoles. This also promises to be “the first drop” of community content coming to the game.
You can find the the 1.1 Update trailer and rundown on the update’s content (via press release) below.
- “True Cross-platform Community Mods Integration: An easy to use mod browser has been integrated right into the game menu. The first rollout of gear and maps is now available to Skater XL players on PS4, Xbox One and PC. Community created content will frequently be added as new items are created and also from the existing backlog of over 7,000 items, all easily accessible and installed at the push of a button.
- New Community Maps: New versions of three community maps have been ported for all platforms and made available for download. Easy Day Studios has collaborated with their original creators to deliver “Optimized by Easy Day” versions of the following mod maps:
- Riverfern – Created by Taitjames from Sydney, Australia – This map features a mash-up of real life skate spots found in the land down under.
- Quebec Skate Plaza – Created by AlexLaskka from Quebec City Canada – This map is a highly accurate replica of the well known skate park found in the great white north.
- Applewood Park – Created by ROARTEX89 from Kent, England – This map caters to all skating styles with huge stair sets, its own skatepark, hubba ledges, techy manual pads and more.
- Mod Content Galore: Over 250 pieces of modded content are available now including customized decks, clothing, shoes, trucks, wheels, hair colors, tattoos and more.
- New Official Skate Brands: Accessorize your Skater XL characters with new official skate brands including Illegal Civ, Uma Landsleds, Cariuma Footwear, MACBALIFE, and Am Grip.”
Skater XL is available on Windows PC (via Steam), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and coming soon to Nintendo Switch.
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