Black Screen in Skate 4? Here’s the ONE Trick That Actually Works

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🛠 Step-by-Step Fix Guide
Step 1: Basic Checks

Close all unnecessary programs before launching the game.

Make sure your Windows is fully updated.

Disconnect extra USB devices (controllers, VR headset, etc.) in case they conflict.

Step 2: Run Clean Start

Right-click Skate 4 shortcut → "Run as Administrator."

If on Windows 11, set Compatibility to Windows 10.

Disable overlays (Steam overlay, Discord overlay, NVIDIA/AMD overlay).

Step 3: Display Mode Fix

Go to game launch options in EA App / Steam.

Add a command to force windowed mode (example: -windowed or -w).

If game loads, later you can switch to borderless windowed for better visuals.

Step 4: Repair & Cache Reset

In EA App / Steam, run "Repair" or "Verify Integrity of Game Files."

Locate the Skate shader cache folder (usually inside your Documents or AppData folder) and delete it. This forces the game to rebuild shaders.

Step 5: GPU Driver Refresh

Update your graphics drivers to the latest stable release.

NVIDIA users: update via GeForce Experience.

AMD users: update via Adrenalin software.

If the problem started after updating drivers, roll back to the previous stable version.

Step 6: Alt-Tab Trick

Launch Skate 4.

The moment it starts loading, press Alt+Tab to switch to another window (like your browser).

Wait until you hear the game music or see it in your taskbar fully loaded, then switch back.

This helps avoid black screen lockups.

Step 7: Reinstall if Needed

Uninstall the game.

Uninstall and reinstall the EA App.

Reinstall Skate 4 fresh.

✅ Try these steps in order. Usually, the windowed mode + shader cache reset + driver update solves it for most people.