As Skate 2 gets Xbox backwards compatibility, EA announces it's turning off the servers soon Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. As Skate 2 gets Xbox backwards compatibility, EA announces it's turning off the servers soon Bigflip. News by Wesley Yin-Poole Deputy Editorial Director Updated on 16 Nov 2021 15 comments Here's the good news: the much-loved Skate 2 is finally backwards compatible on Xbox Series X and S and Xbox One. Here's the bad news: EA is turning Skate 2's servers off. Watch on YouTube The remarkably-timed news came in the same breath that the official Skate Twitter account celebrated the announcement of Skate 2 as part of Microsoft's last glut of Xbox backwards compatible games. In a follow-up tweet, EA said it's turning off the Skate 2 online servers for PlayStation and Xbox on 10th December 2021. "It's not an easy decision and not something we take lightly," the statement reads. Additionally, we're providing a heads up that on December 10, 2021, we will be turning off the Skate 2 online servers for PlayStation and Xbox. It's not an easy decision and not something we take lightly. For more info check: https://t.co/98V9WH3W8C- skate. (@skateEA) November 15, 2021 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings The reaction was as you'd expect: Bruh how are yall gonna kill the mood like that? pic.twitter.com/uJ9S3tiGdD- ESG Chasm Rift (@ChasmRift) November 15, 2021 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings LOL "we know you guys love our games but just a heads up, no new shit, and we're shutting down the old shit! Hope you're happy :)"- Adam B (@ThatGuyOhHim) November 15, 2021 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings EA "Hey guys, Skate 2's become backwards compatible" Community: "great, we'll relive the nostalgia". EA in next breath "haha FU, Servers getting turned off, enjoy you loners, don't have fun. Eat shit, buy FIFA points "- Michael (@Mikrik28) November 15, 2021 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings There is a new Skate in development at EA, but it seems a long way away. Until then, well, you've got a few weeks to play Skate 2 online before online play is shut down for good. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 4 Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 13 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090: a new level in graphics performance The Digital Foundry video review - and how the new GPU champion delivers for 4K 120fps gaming. Feature Evercore Heroes wants to wind people up the right way "There's less rage at them, because they didn't end your fun." Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 4 Genshin Impact Path of Gleaming Jade dates, login event rewards Including other anniversary rewards and how to claim them. Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store