Skateboarding games came back in a big way in 2020, with games like Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 + 2 and Skater XL hitting the scene. Now Session looks to match them trick for trick with a new publishing deal.
Session comes from Crea-ture Studios, an indie outfit from Montreal. The skateboarding sim has been in Steam Early Access and Xbox Game Preview since last year and today enjoys a positive review rating of over 85%. A new deal inked with publisher Nacon (formerly Bigben) means the game may be on the rise as we approach the 1.0 launch.
With editor tools and innovative gameplay features, both the studio and publisher are hoping Session will standout from the suddenly crowded pack of skating games. Here's more from the team:
The world of Session celebrates the golden age of skateboarding and faithfully presents the creativity, culture and madcap nature of the sport as it grew in popularity during the 90s. With realistic physics, the game provides innovative never-before-seen skateboarding gameplay: the True Stance Stick, where each foot is managed independently using the two controller sticks. The learning curve is as demanding as in real life: players first have to practice to learn to control the board and perform all the different stunts included in the game, from the most basic to the most complex. The game has an integrated video editor, so players can immortalise their greatest successes.
Nacon is no stranger to publishing games for sports outside of the big four or five in the world. The team is also responsible for annual releases such as Tour de France, Tennis World Tour, and Rugby, in addition to working with a multitude of other genres such as RPGs, adventure, and simulations, among others.
There's no release date yet for Session but Nacon promises more news at a later date. With the publishing deal ink now drying, one could expect it won't be long til we learn more about the game's official launch.
