Skater XL News

Updated with fresh obstacles and artwork to recreate the skatepark's ever evolving look, the 2023 Skatepark Of Tampa Pro Course is available now in the Mod Browser on all platforms. Featuring walls covered with the original work of skate artist Matt McDole, and numerous updated park features mirroring what the pros will be skating, the 2023 course is faithful rendition of the iconic destination.

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Held annually since 1995, Tampa Pro has grown to become one of the most significant events in the skateboarding world. Over the years, it has attracted some of the most iconic skaters in history, including Tony Hawk, Eric Koston, Nyjah Huston, and many others.

With over 25 years of history, the park has been a gathering place for skaters, hosting countless events, contests, and demos. The Skatepark of Tampa has contributed to the growth and development of skateboarding as a global phenomenon, making the Skatepark of Tampa for Skater XL not just a chance to experience a legendary skatepark but also a piece of skateboarding history.

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What is up Skater XL Players! Today we are stoked to be releasing a minor quality of life patch update on all platforms. As we continue to strive to make the Skater XL experience as smooth and responsive as possible, these updates are a very important part of creating a consistent experience across all platforms and PC specs.

Today’s update contains the following improvements and optimizations:

1. Deep reworking of many art assets and systems to give frame rate improvements across all original 1.0 game maps. An average gain of +8 FPS Downtown Los Angeles +6 FPS in Easy Day Highschool on base model Xbox One, with similar increases on low spec PC's and base PS4 and all maps now running at 60+ except for DTLA (which averages 59FPS).
   
2. New GPU efficient “Decal” replacement system implemented allowing re-inclusion of extra detailing texture layers, reflections etc. in original maps.
   
3. Updated animated elements in some maps including vegetation and environmental features.
   
4. Nickname in Multiplayer now locked to platform username to prevent offensive and inappropriate names
   
5. Minor bug fixes including PS4 memory crashes, environment and online player SFX volume saved settings not applied on game start, and bug in Replay List Menu where highlight replay from mod map (that is not current map) preview image is not shown properly.
   

We hope you enjoy these improvements and we appreciate all the continued community support!

Support Boards For Bros with the Tampa Pro Gear Collection Pack.

The Skatepark Of Tampa Pro 2022 Gear Collection DLC pack commemorates the live event with 5 new gear items for the standard customizable character in multiple colors, featuring the official artwork of the world’s longest running skateboard contest. Available now for purchase on Xbox and Steam.

100% of the proceeds from the sale of this collection will be donated to Boards For Bros, a non-profit organization committed to changing lives by refurbishing previously used skateboards and giving them to underprivileged youth.

The gear is visible to others in multiplayer and adds new looks not previously available. Look good and do good with your contribution to Boards For Bros!

Check it out here on Steam!

Pack Contents:
- Tampa 2022 Baggy Jean in light blue, dark blue and black
- Tampa 2022 Bucket Hat in camo, white and black
- Tampa 2022 Tank Top in white, black and heather grey
- Tampa 2022 Coaches Jacket in navy, maroon, black and camo
- Tampa 2022 Deck in white

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Updated with fresh obstacles and artwork to recreate the skatepark's ever evolving look, we are stoked to be dropping the 2022 Skatepark Of Tampa Pro Course, available now in the Mod Browser on all platforms. Featuring walls covered with the original work of skate artist Lucas Beaufort, and updated features mirroring what the pros will be skating, the 2022 course has all the features of its IRL counterpart.

Back for its 28th Annual Edition April 29 - May 1, the Tampa Pro is the longest running annual contest in skateboarding, and the place where countless legends have made their mark on skateboarding. There are few places in the world that have hosted more skateboarding icons than SPoT, and its contests are the most anticipated of the year for skateboarding's biggest names. Legends like Andrew Reynolds, Eric Koston, and Shane O'Neill have all claimed the top spot over the years.

The 2022 iteration of the course is made even more special by the fact that it will host the first ever Official Skater XL Tampa Pro live fakeskate contest, going down on May 7th, 2022 at Noon PST on the Skater XL Twitch Channel. For the first time ever the online skating community will be able to participate in our own digital version of the Tampa Pro, officially held in conjunction with the real contest! 8 of the best fakeskaters on each platform will compete live for cash and prizes, with commentary by Garrett Ginner and more guest hosts. Tune in to see what the hype is all about!