Overview
- The Nike SB pop-up, which launched Tuesday, gives all players free access to the Isle of Grom and a nighttime version through May 5 with themed challenges and a few earnable Nike items.
- The update introduces night skating through Grom at Night, a darker look and sound mix that changes how the park feels under moonlight.
- After May 5, access to Grom at Night returns to paid entry that uses a 24-hour San Van Water Taxi pass bought with Rip Chips, the in-game currency, or the skate. Premium Pass.
- Players criticized the move as a reversal of a pre-launch pledge not to lock map areas, and senior creative director Deran Chung said the paywall is a tough call meant to keep the game sustainable.
- Preview attendees said the studio gave no update on the previously promised Skate Mobile, highlighting an open question on the roadmap even as the brand push with Nike expands in-game content.