EA’s long-awaited Skate 4 (officially titled skate.) has finally rolled out its new release, bringing back San Van and all the skateboarding chaos fans have been waiting for. But as with any new game launch, some players are running into frustrating bugs — one of the most common being getting stuck in the tutorial.
If you’ve found yourself unable to progress past the intro sequence, don’t worry — you’re not alone, and there’s a simple fix.
The Issue: Stuck at the End of the Tutorial
Many players report that when they reach the end of the tutorial, right before transferring into San Van, the game seems to freeze or fail to load properly. Instead of smoothly moving on, the game just hangs, leaving you stuck in limbo.
This can feel especially frustrating since you’ve already gone through the onboarding process and just want to get to the good stuff — skating the open world with friends.
The Fix: Close and Reenter the Queue
Fortunately, there’s a quick workaround that’s been working for most players:
- Close Skate 4 completely.
Don’t just return to the home screen — make sure the game is fully shut down. - Reenter the queue.
Since skate. uses live servers and a session-based entry system, you’ll need to hop back into the queue when you restart. - Load back in.
Once you’re back in, the game should recognize your progress correctly and place you in San Van, bypassing the tutorial glitch.
Why This Works
The issue seems to be a server-side sync bug. When the tutorial ends, the game should trigger the transfer to San Van, but sometimes the session doesn’t register the transition. By restarting and rejoining, you’re essentially forcing the game to resync your save state with the servers.
Will EA Patch This Bug?
Given how widespread the reports are, it’s safe to assume EA will roll out a fix in an upcoming patch. Until then, restarting the game and rejoining the queue is the most reliable solution.
Final Thoughts
While it’s never fun to hit a roadblock this early in a game, especially one as hyped as Skate 4, the good news is that the workaround is quick and easy. If you find yourself stuck at the end of the tutorial, just remember: close the game, hop back into the queue, and you’ll be shredding in San Van in no time.
Have you run into this bug yourself, or found any other fixes? Drop your experience in the comments — the skate community is all about sharing tips and tricks, and your solution might help another player get rolling again.