**Skate. Update 0.28.5 Released Just in Time for Skate-o-Ween**
The latest update for *skate.*, version 0.28.5, has arrived just in time for Skate-o-Ween, bringing a host of crucial fixes and improvements. This patch focuses heavily on crash prevention and overall stability while also addressing key progression and reward issues reported by players in recent weeks.
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### Challenge Payouts Rebalanced
Challenge payouts have been rebalanced to better reflect the intended Rip Chip and XP rewards, fixing errors introduced in the previous update. Below is a comparison of current versus previous rewards:
**City Challenges (Rotating):**
– Per Goal: 50 Rep / 5 Rip Chips
*(Previously 35 Rep / 20 Rip Chips in 0.28.0)*
– Co-op: 5 Rep / 20 Rip Chips
*(Previously 10 Rep / 10 Rip Chips in 0.28.0)*
**Mission Challenges:**
– Per Goal: 50 Rep / 25 Rip Chips
*(Previously 35 Rep / 20 Rip Chips in 0.28.0)*
– Co-op: 5 Rep / 20 Rip Chips
*(Previously 10 Rep / 10 Rip Chips in 0.28.0)*
**Crew Challenges (Static/Non-Rotating):**
– Per Goal: 100 Rep / 50 Rip Chips (No change from 0.28.0)
– Co-op: 5 Rep / 20 Rip Chips
*(Previously 10 Rep / 10 Rip Chips in 0.28.0)*
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### Big Fixes and Improvements
#### Crashes & Stability
– Fixed numerous game and platform crashes, including:
– Crashes when entering the idle screen.
– Crashes after completing a challenge and opening the map.
– Crashes while scrolling through the Spectate menu.
– Other miscellaneous crashes improving overall stability.
#### Challenges & Progression
– Fixed issues affecting challenge functionality, player progression, and gameplay.
– Resolved long loading screens, black screens, and “slow motion” effects after using Spectate.
– Fixed multiple issues with Quick-Drop.
– Corrected Wall Carver challenge completion and reward payouts.
#### Store, Economy, and Reward Issues
– Fixed bugs related to the in-game store, item rewards, currency, and economy systems.
– Resolved navigation problems in the skate. Pass menu.
– Adjusted reward payouts, scaling, and item rarity for better balance.
#### Audio Bugs & Implementation
– Addressed various audio-related playback and implementation issues.
#### Character, Cosmetics & Content Errors
– Fixed problems with character assets, cosmetics, missing or incorrect visuals, and UI inconsistencies.
– Resolved content clipping and missing content issues.
#### Replay Editor (PC)
– Fixed stuttering during export on PC.
*Note: Console Replay Editor issues are still being worked on.*
#### skate. Pass UI
– Fixed a bug preventing the highlighting of preferred items from previous pages.
#### Xbox Series X|S Update Size
– Fixed an issue where the update size was larger on Xbox X|S consoles compared to PC and PlayStation players with this patch.
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### Known Issues Still Being Investigated
The development team is actively tracking and working on the following known issues:
– **Stuck on Isle of Grom:**
A fix has been deployed to stop new occurrences. However, players already stuck must wait as the ferry services are being restored. If you are affected, please report your status in the relevant community thread.
– **“Connection to EA Servers” Error:**
Users may be unable to play due to connectivity errors.
**Troubleshooting:** Disable VPN and ensure the EA App is online. For detailed help, refer to the official Connectivity FAQ.
– **Invisible Party Members:**
When joining friends on other servers, some players may appear invisible.
**Workaround:** This issue is not fully resolved; the team is investigating.
– **Achievements Not Granted:**
Some achievements are not unlocking correctly. A fix is being sought.
– **Market Mile Neighborhood Access:**
The criteria for unlocking the Market Mile neighborhood may not display, preventing the “Manual Extension” mission from appearing.
**Workaround:** Complete additional challenges to gain enough XP to access the neighborhood.
– **Replay Editor On Consoles:**
Stuttering during export persists. The team continues to work towards a solution.
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### skate. Pass & Tix Purchase Issue in 0.28.5
After purchasing the Premium skate. Pass or Tix, some users may be returned to a blank skate. Pass menu with no redemption page, showing only the character.
**Workaround:** Temporarily regain access by switching tabs, then backing out from the gameplay menu.
**Fix:** A resolution is in development and will be included in a future patch.
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For the full official patch notes and source, please visit the [official update page](#).
Stay tuned for more updates as the team continues to improve *skate.* and address community feedback. Happy skating and enjoy Skate-o-Ween!
https://www.operationsports.com/skate-update-0-28-5-brings-major-crash-fixes-and-challenge-tweaks/