In its ongoing playtests for upcoming free-to-play skateboarding title Skate, publisher EA and developer Full Circle have begun testing microtransactions for the games. As caught by Insider Gaming, players part of Skates playtests recently got an update message that listed microtransactions as part of the next update for the playtest.The microtransactions coming to Skates playtest will take the form of San Van Bucks, which can be bought with real-world money. These San Van Bucks can then be spent in an in-game shop to buy cosmetic items. Full Circle has stated in the message that the microtransactions are being tested to ensure that the store is working fine with Skate is finally out.To ensure we achieve these goals at Early Access we have enabled the option to purchase and use virtual currency (San Van Bucks) in our ongoing Closed Alpha playtest, reads the message. Your feedback will be greatly appreciated in providing a great experience at Early Access launch.The message also warns players that, since it is a playtest, player progression might see resets. When this happens, however, players that have purchased items with San Van Bucks will see the bucks returned to them, which can then be spent once again. When the game is out as an Early Access release, players will be able to use the San Van Bucks that they acquired during the playtests as long as they use the same EA account.Full Circle recently released a video to showcase how development has been coming along during the playtests. The video, featuring gameplay from the February playtest, revealed that work on the game has been coming along quite well. Models and textures were seemingly more complete in the recent playtest, and players had access to a vast number of tricks that they could pull. Tricks showcased in the video included flips, grinds, and grabs.The video also highlighted the level of customisation that players will have access to. Just about every player character was dressed in a unique way, and the fashion ranged from the mundane to the bizarre. There were also tricked out skateboards, which gives you an idea of how much customisation will be available on that front as well.Skate doesnt yet have a release date. However, the title is slated to first be released as an Early Access game some time in 2025. The game will primarily focus on offering a multiplayer experience with an emphasis on its social aspects and character customisation.While the Early Access release is coming, in the meantime, players can still sign up for the playtests through the games official website. The playtests have been going on for PC quite some time, but the studio has revealed that console players will be able to get in on the action as well.A lot of the customisation was previously detailed thanks to a dev diary video. Along with their clothing, players can also change their characters height, body shape, and other features. On the clothing front, players will be able to change their tops, pants, eyewear, and even socks.