Full Circle Studio Leadership & Electronic Arts (EA) Management,

 

We, the dedicated community, are thrilled about the return of the "Skate" franchise. We fully support Full Circle's innovative vision of establishing the new game as an "ongoing, live platform" that transcends the traditional numbered sequel model. We understand the intent behind moving away from a traditional "Skate 4" title.

However, the choice to name the fourth major entry in the series simply "skate." has created a persistent and unnecessary problem: the game now shares the exact same name as the 2007 original. This decision causes confusion and diminishes the legacy of the beloved "Skate.", "Skate 2", and "Skate 3" trilogy.

The Core Problem:

The fourth game being titled "skate." is confusing for fans, difficult to differentiate, and forces the community to informally refer to it as "The new skate" or most commonly, "Skate 4."

The Community-Driven Solution:

 We urge the team to adopt the creative title, "sk4te."

This original spelling is the perfect, diplomatic compromise:

1.  It respects the developers' vision by keeping the single core word "skate" and avoiding the formal number "4."

2. It acknowledges the community's reality by symbolically including the number 4 (by replacing the 'A'), confirming its status as the fourth, next-generation entry in the franchise.

 

Key Reasons to Adopt "sk4te.": A Solution That Benefits Everyone

3. Immediate Clarity and Universal Searchability

The generic title "skate." is a marketing and communication hurdle. "sk4te." is a unique, powerful, and instantly recognizable brand that immediately differentiates the new, modern platform from the 2007 original. It provides a clean, unique keyword for SEO, social media, and advertising, ensuring new players find the right game immediately.

 

2. Respecting and Unifying the Community

The fan base has waited years for the next chapter. Adopting "sk4te." provides an iconic, memorable title that celebrates the series' progression while embracing the new platform model. This gesture shows the community that their unique language and history with the franchise are valued.

 

3. Future-Proof Branding

Since the development team has stated this is the definitive platform and not a numbered sequel, "sk4te." works perfectly. It marks the start of this new era with a distinct identity that doesn't commit to a number that would later need changing, while still satisfying the fan base's desire to acknowledge the game's history.

 

Conclusion:

Renaming the game to "sk4te." is a low-effort, high-impact branding change that resolves a persistent source of player confusion and frustration. It is a win-win that provides an excellent, unique brand name while honoring the legacy of the series. We implore Full Circle and EA to embrace this unifying, community-driven solution.