Presskit

Facts

Developer

Agens from Oslo, Norway

Publisher

Snowman from Toronto, Canada

Release

January 9, 2025
iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS through Apple Arcade

Website

https://skatecitygame.com/newyork

Regular Price

Available through an Apple Arcade subscription.

Press Inquiries

press@builtbysnowman.com

Description

Skate City: New York is the sequel to Skate City, which was released on Apple Arcade in 2019. The Skate City series captures the heart and soul of street skating in an immersive, stylistic world where everyone can learn to skate like a pro.

In Skate City: New York, we’re taking that legacy forward and jumping into an even bigger experience that’s worthy of the city that never sleeps.

Players will explore the iconic streets of New York City as they skate through vibrant city centres, subways and the colorful neighborhoods that are home to many famous, real-world skate spots. With hundreds of tricks to master and all new abilities, there’s always something new to take on in Challenge Mode, Free Skate or Pro Skate Mode.

Each run offers a unique challenge with procedurally generated routes that bring the city to life around you on every run. Jump over taxis, escape security guards, dodge “performance artists” and drop in on skate contests while you string together impressive combos to land your highest scores.

Transform every street, plaza, and ledge into your own personal playground to find out what it takes to go pro in Skate City: New York.

Skate City: New York brings the heart and soul of street skating to the Big Apple, with an authentic style that was forged in creative collaboration between Snowman and Agens. Designed and developed in Oslo, Norway by creative design agency Agens, and Snowman in Toronto Canada.

About Agens

Agens Games has developed digital games since 2005 as a subdivision of Agens AS. Always aiming to create fun and memorable gaming experiences, the Norwegian studio develops original IP and works for external brands, focusing on handheld platforms. Agens Games has released over 100 titles since its inception.

Agens is a collective of 50 designers, developers and creatives, crafting delightful digital services. The Norwegian product studio works across industries, working with small startups, big brands – and by building new ventures.

Contact

Peter Måseide – Head of Games
peter@agens.no

About Snowman

Snowman is an independent studio at the centre of artful experiences. Founded in 2012 with the release of reminders app Checkmark, we went on to launch Shifts, Circles, and Super Squares, before collaborating with Harry Nesbitt on Alto's Adventure. Snowman has released premium games on Apple Arcade, Netflix, Playstation, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, Steam, The Epic Games Store, The App Store, and Google Play.

Whether as a developer or creative partner, our goal has always been the same: to create meaningful experiences that you may sit with for a short time, but that sit with you for a long while.

Features

• Now everyone can skate like a pro! The entire trick list is back from Skate City with even more abilities, including wall rides, boardslides, lipslides, tap grinds, late tricks and more.
• Our novel control scheme is perfect for touch screens and just as good with a controller. Hundreds of combinations of tricks are available at the tips of your fingers.
• Explore the evolving streets of New York City as you move between Burroughs, subway tunnels and pristine waterfronts to find new skate spots. Each run is a fresh experience, thanks to our procedural generation, which crafts new paths through the city as you explore. Every corner, rail and rooftop offers a unique challenge and an opportunity for epic tricks!
• Explore more of the city than ever with new 2.5D navigation that offers new paths through different city sections for more player choice.
• Manhattan, Central Park, and Brooklyn are all available to explore for launch, with more expansions on the way.
• Want to hit your favourite spots or master that gnarly staircase gap? Check out Free Skate and Challenge Mode for bite-sized sessions in dedicated locations.
• Complete over 30 targeted goals in Free Skate at launch with additional expansion packs coming in live updates.
• Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned skater, our comprehensive and interactive trick guide will help you nail every trick in the book and get creative with electrifying combos.
• Work your way through each level in Challenge Mode to learn new abilities and earn Skate Cred as you conquer everything the Big Apple throws at you.
• Test your skills in Challenge Mode and try to complete 3 stars in every challenge as you learn new skills and progress level by level. Over 32 challenges are included at launch with additional challenge pack expansions coming in live updates.
• Test yourself against the best in Pro Skate Mode. Set high scores, compete in the leaderboards or just aim for new personal bests as you complete goals, escape security guards and drop in on skate contests.
• Pro Skate Mode offers 30 levels at launch with over 90 objectives to complete to take you from Schmoe to Pro. Additional level packs will be added in live update expansions on Apple Arcade.
• When things get too busy, slow it down in Free Skate Mode. Explore the city at your leisure and record skate clips with a host of camera tools that show off more of the city from different perspectives.
• Find your own style with a gigantic collection of unlockable gear in the skate shop. Customize everything from decks and trucks to hairstyles, and streetwear as you personalize your skater’s appearance with our all new character customization system.
• Master your flow and push for perfection with an all-new, original soundtrack of Skate City’s patented, certified beats. Plug in your headphones for the ultimate mellow mood.

Screenshots

SkateCityNewYork-Screenshots.zip (9 screenshots)

Game Art

SkateCityNewYork-KeyArt.zip (2 images)