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[p]Welcome back to The Weekly Grind.


Let’s get to it!

[/p][p]What’s going on? [/p][p]Skate Paddy’s has ended and we’ve released update 0.30.2 to address some bugs and issues. Check the patch notes that dropped yesterday if you missed them. [/p][p][/p][p]Keep sharing your bug/issues so we can squash ‘em flat. [/p][p][/p][p]Our Dark Tricks video contest started on Friday, and you have until March 29 to submit your 15-30 second clip to be in the running to win 1 of 15 Year 5/pigeon decks, be featured on skate.Reel website, as well as be featured in our first “skate.Reel Video Vol 1”. [/p][p]
Let’s dive right into the calendar. [/p][p]
[/p][h3]Weekly Calendar[/h3]

• [p]Update 0.30.2 Notes[/p]
• [p]Update 0.30.2 is live![/p]
• [p]The Weekly Grind returns (that’s today)[/p]
• [p]Dark Tricks Video Contest is live - and ends March 29, 2026, so get your 15-30 second clips in now via skate.REEL. [/p]

[p][/p][p]Coming Up[/p]

• [p]Isle of Grom Event: Open Access  Blog (April 13)[/p]
• [p]Isle of Grom Event: Open Access Event (April 14 - May 5)[/p]
• [p]Update 0.30.5 (April 14)[/p]

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More content from the skate. community![/p][p]
As usual, we wanted to share a few pieces of content that caught our eye. Remember: if you want to possibly be featured in The Weekly Grind, make sure to share yours (screenshots, videos, clips) via skate.reel. [/p][p]
After a sesh, a slice of pizza makes great fuel. Credit: S14SH[/p][p][/p][p]
Spring cleaning, Credit: Nufu[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][/p][p]Part of The Weekly Grind will be dedicated to sharing current Known Issues the team is tracking for bugs & issues, any active deployments/fixes, and next steps.

[/p][p]Fixed in Update 0.30.2:[/p]

• [p]Fixed an issue where popless flip tricks out of grinds can not be performed. [/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where grind exits on ledges frequently make the skater reattach to the grind.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue that prevented some Achievements or Trophies from unlocking correctly.[/p]
• [p]Fixed unintended Pop height and flip speed sensitivity changes. [/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where the Welcome and Starter Pack bundles in the store accidentally display strikethrough UI.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where players were reset in mid-air after repeatedly bouncing on Quick Drop Objects.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue that prevented the the Barrel Jumper title from being awarded to subscribers who got the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Supercharge Pack 3, and PlayStation Plus Essentials Season 3 Play Pack.[/p]
  • [p]Developer’s Note: Anyone who’s already redeemed their Xbox or PlayStation subscription rewards will now see this title amongst their Rip Card options after updating skate. [/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One where doing a Held Flip trick mistakenly results in a double trick and then the board adjusts. [/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where changed settings would reset to their defaults. [/p]
  • [p]Developer’s Note: Due to a change in how we store settings, some settings were unintentionally changed in the Update 0.30.1. Players who were affected will need to readjust to their previous settings, but should not have to re-save after this update. With Update 0.30.2, this bug fix should more reliably save changes you make to settings. We’ll continue to monitor this fix closely. [/p]

• [p]Players charged more than once for the Premium skate.Pass.[/p]
  • [p]Developer’s Note: We've pushed a back-end fix to stop the double-charge issue some players experienced when purchasing the skate.Premium Pass. We’ve processed refunds of the overcharge to those impacted. We've also added an error message to indicate if you hit this bug. Please reach out to us on the forums if you’re still experiencing this issue. [/p]

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[/p][p]Known Issues Still Being Investigated:[/p]

• [p]Double grind glitches are harder to perform.[/p]
• [p]The Green Machine title is missing from the inventory after being claimed.[/p]
• [p]After purchasing many SVB packs, an error appears during checkout.[/p]
• [p]Seasonal Challenges on Isle of Grom's map are displaying the wrong icon.[/p]
  • [p]Workaround: Restarting skate sometimes fixes all or some of the icons.[/p]
• [p]The notification denoting when a friend comes online can randomly trigger multiple times.[/p]
• [p]Rarely when players enter the Store tutorial, the Social Menu accidentally opens instead, and the controller becomes briefly unresponsive.[/p]
• [p]The game sometimes crashes when a fourth player joins your Party.[/p]
• [p]Scrolling through Session Type options in the Throwdowns menu causes descriptions to mismatch with the selections.[/p]
• [p]When travelling as a party to the Isle of Grom, if the party leader has a menu open while the timer is ticking, the timer will get stuck at 0.[/p]
  • [p]Workaround: Canceling the queue will resolve this issue.[/p]
• [p]Adjusting your video settings on PC can cause other settings to change.[/p]
• [p]After accepting a skate. party invite via Xbox Live or PlayStation Network, the invite reappears after the player is already in the party they were invited to.[/p]
• [p]Spin degrees in the trick feed are sometimes inaccurate.[/p]
• [p]Graphical glitches are present in the UI on PCs using AMD GPUs.[/p]
  • [p]Workaround - AMD: [/p]
    • [p]Go to AMD's driver site and find your graphics card from the "Search or Browse Drivers" section.[/p]
    • [p]Click on "Previous Versions" and download the one labeled "Adrenalin 25.12.1."[/p]
    • [p]Download and Run the AMD Cleanup Utility.[/p]
    • [p]Reboot, and then run the Adrenalin 25.12.1 installer.[/p]
    • [p]Reboot again and launch the game.[/p]

[h3]0.30.2 Patch Notes | All Platforms | Live on March 24
[/h3][p]The double grinds, pop-less grind exits, low pop height, and grind assist issues have been a top priority of ours to address following the launch of Season 3. In this update, we were able to patch all but the double grinds issue. [/p][p]Developer’s Note: We are planning to bring back popout double grinds in 0.30.5, our next update. While these were originally a glitch rather than an intended mechanic, we see the value in having them, and players have told us they enjoy them too. But, we need a bit more time to get these working in tandem with the updated Grind Popouts. Thank you for your patience![/p][p][/p][p]Update will start rolling out across all platforms at the daily reset at 10AM PDT/ 5PM UTC with no downtime/server maintenance.


[/p][h2]Bug Fixes[/h2][h3]General[/h3]

• [p]Fixed an issue where low pop tricks were harder to perform than intended.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where players were sometimes unable to exit a grind popless.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where players were reset in mid-air after repeatedly bouncing on Quick Drop Objects.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where players could get stuck in an air Coffin, even after releasing the input buttons.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where a raised bump on a ramp in the Lower Spillway of Isle of Grom was unintentionally hindering gameplay.[/p]
• [p]Fixed several holes on the Isle of Grom that could result in players falling under the playable map.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where a player could rarely get charged twice when purchasing a skate.Premium Pass.[/p]
  • [p]Developer’s Note: We've pushed a back-end fix to stop the double-charge issue some players experienced when purchasing the skate.Premium Pass. We’ve processed refunds of the overcharge to those impacted. We've also added an error message to indicate you’ve encountered this bug. Please reach out to us on the forums if you’re still experiencing this issue.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One where doing a Held trick mistakenly results in a double trick and then the board adjusts. [/p]
• [p]Fixed various stability and performance issues.[/p]

[h3]UI[/h3]

• [p]Fixed an issue where changed settings would reset to their defaults.[/p]
  • [p]Developer’s Note: Due to a change in how we store settings, some settings were unintentionally changed in Update 0.30.1. Players who were affected will need to readjust to their previous settings, but should not have to re-save after this update. With Update 0.30.2, this bug fix should more reliably save changes you make to settings. We’ll continue to monitor this fix closely.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where the Welcome and Starter Park bundles in the store accidentally displayed strikethrough UI.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue that prevented some Achievements or Trophies from unlocking correctly.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue that prevented the Barrel Jumper title from being awarded to subscribers as part of the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Supercharge Pack 3, and PlayStation Plus Essentials Season 3 Play Pack.[/p]
  • [p]Developer’s Note: Anyone who’s already redeemed their Xbox or PlayStation subscription rewards will now see this title amongst their Rip Card options after updating skate.[/p]

[p][/p][p]Dark Tricks are here, and we wanna see your clips![/p][p]Technical Requirements[/p]

• [p]Minimum of 720p resolution (1080p and higher is preferred)[/p]
• [p]Between 15 – 30 seconds[/p]
• [p]Google Drive links will not be accepted as submissions (Links to video-hosting websites like Youtube or Vimeo are okay)[/p]
• [p]Must not incorporate AI-generated imagery[/p]
• [p]Title of the video must include the phrase “Dark Tricks Video Contest”[/p]

[p]Content Requirements[/p]

• [p]No personal watermarks[/p]
• [p]May consist of one long clip or multiple clips[/p]
• [p]Disable in-game music; set to Streamer mode; no 3rd party music[/p]
• [p]No glitching – no speedglitch, etc[/p]
• [p]Must feature any of the Dark Tricks[/p]

[p]Show us your Dark side for a chance to grab one of FIFTEEN Year 5/seagull decks IRL.[/p][p]submit clips to [/p][p]https://skate.game/reels[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. 18+ ends March 29, 2026.[/p][p]Visit https://x.ea.com/88797 for rules, restrictions, and eligibility.

[/p][p]PS - we're gonna take the winners' clips and throw them together in a video to share later.[/p]

[p]Welcome back to The Weekly Grind.


Let’s get to it!

What’s going on?

We’re a week into Season 3, and the first event for the season is a historical celebration in San Van and with the skate. Team - Skate Paddy’s. If you missed the details for this one-week event, check the blog here.[/p][p]
Let’s dive right into the calendar. [/p]

• [p]Have you found the interactive pole jams? (video below if you missed it!)[/p]
• [p]The Weekly Grind returns (that’s today)[/p]
• [p]Skate Paddy’s mini-blog and Event is live! [/p]
• [p]Season 3 Deck Sweeps Pt 3[/p]
• [p]Season 3 Deck Sweeps Pt 4[/p]

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Coming Up[/p]

• [p]Update 0.30.2 Notes[/p]
• [p]Update 0.30.2 is live![/p]
• [p]Dark Tricks Video Contest[/p]

[p][/p][p]
More content from the skate. community!

As usual, we wanted to share a few pieces of content that caught our eye. Remember: if you want to possibly be featured in The Weekly Grind, make sure to share yours (screenshots, videos, clips) via skate.reel. [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Part of The Weekly Grind will be dedicated to sharing current Known Issues the team is tracking for bugs & issues, any active deployments/fixes, and next steps.

To be Fixed in the Coming Weeks:[/p]

• [p]Popless flip tricks out of grinds can not be performed. Grind Exits on ledges frequently make the skater reattach to the grind.[/p]
• [p]Welcome and Starter Pack bundles in the store accidentally display strikethrough UI.[/p]
• [p]Players charged more than once for the Premium skate.Pass.[/p]
• [p]Developer’s Note: We've pushed a back-end fix to stop the double-charge issue some players experienced when purchasing the skate.Premium Pass. We’ve processed refunds of the overcharge to those impacted. We've also added an error message to indicate if you hit this bug. Please reach out to us on the forums if you’re still experiencing this issue. [/p]

[p][/p][p]Known Issues Still Being Investigated:[/p]

• [p]Double grind glitches are harder to perform.[/p]
• [p]Unintended Pop height and speed sensitivity changes. [/p]
• [p]Seasonal Challenges on Isle of Grom's map are displaying the wrong icon.[/p]
• [p]Workaround: Restarting skate sometimes fixes all or some of the icons.[/p]
• [p]Trophies and Achievements are not triggering.[/p]
• [p]The notification denoting when a friend comes online can randomly trigger multiple times.[/p]
• [p]Rarely when players enter the Store tutorial, the Social Menu accidentally opens instead, and the controller becomes briefly unresponsive.[/p]
• [p]The game sometimes crashes when a fourth player joins your Party.[/p]
• [p]Scrolling through Session Type options in the Throwdowns menu causes descriptions to mismatch with the selections.[/p]
• [p]Event challenge criteria sometimes fail to update after completion.[/p]
• [p]When travelling as a party to the Isle of Grom, if the party leader has a menu open while the timer is ticking, the timer will get stuck at 0.[/p]
• [p]Workaround: Canceling the queue will resolve this issue.[/p]
• [p]Adjusting your video settings on PC can cause other settings to change.[/p]
• [p]After accepting a skate. party invite via Xbox Live or PlayStation Network, the invite reappears after the player is already in the party they were invited to.[/p]
• [p]Spin degrees in the trick feed are sometimes inaccurate.[/p]
• [p]Graphical glitches are present in the UI on PCs using AMD GPUs.[/p]
• [p]Workaround - AMD: [/p]
  • [p]Go to AMD's driver site and find your graphics card from the "Search or Browse Drivers" section.[/p]
    • [p]Click on "Previous Versions" and download the one labeled "Adrenalin 25.12.1."[/p]
    • [p]Download and Run the AMD Cleanup Utility.[/p]
    • [p]Reboot, and then run the Adrenalin 25.12.1 installer.[/p]
    • [p]Reboot again and launch the game.[/p]

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[p]Spring is here - and it’s time to celebrate Skate Paddy’s March 17, 2026 10AM PDT - March 24, 2026 10AM PDT! 

[/p][p]Feeling lucky? Then lace up and hit the streets all across San Van this Skate Paddy’s Day![/p][p][/p][p]Three brand-new Community Parks are rollin’ in for the celebration, each packed with fresh Challenges and Tasks to test your grit. Complete them to earn Shamrocks, then head over to Extravert to snag a full spread of Skate Paddy’s swag — perfect for flying fast, styling hard, and hopefully sticking those tricks when you’re absolutely sendin’ it.[/p][p]Log in daily to pocket Shamrocks, knock out every Skate Paddy’s Day Challenge, and claim the full stash of Skate Paddy’s gear before the event ends.[/p][p]Now get out there, raise a little ruckus, and celebrate in proper Paddy’s fashion — and maybe thank ImpervaTek ahead of time… because if you’re skating full tilt, you’re bound to kiss the pavement once or twice. Sláinte!
[/p][p]Gullcrest Community Park[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Market Mile Community Park[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Hedgemont Community Park[/p][p]With the kickoff of the Skate Paddy’s Event, you’ll get 6 event tasks (2 per community park) and 8 Challenges to complete and earn Shamrocks, the Skate Paddy’s event currency. Not only will you be able to log in daily to get a stash of Shamrocks, but on your first login, you’ll get the Green Reaper profile pic! Keep up with your Weekly Tasks, grab your daily Shamrocks, and hit up the Skate Paddy’s section of the store to redeem them. [/p][p][/p][p]You’ll have board graphics, tattoos, wheels, headwear, footwear, shirts, and hoodies (11 items in 7 days) to grab from the Skate Paddy’s Event section of the shop with your earned Shamrocks, plus the login reward and event completion reward.[/p][p][/p][p]We’ll also have 13 premium Skate Paddy’s themed items in the Extravert shop, like some Green Punk Pants, tattoos, skateboard gear like decks, wheels, and trucks, and the Grim Paddy Costume!

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[/p][p]See you in San Vansterdam,[/p][p]
[/p][p]The skate. Team[/p][p]
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