SNØ: Ultimate Freeriding Launches October 28 for Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox Series - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 07 October 2026 / 1,202 Views
AMATA Games announced the free-skiing game, SNØ: Ultimate Freeriding, will launch for the Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on October 28.
The game is currently available for PC via Steam.
View the console release date trailer below:
Read details on the game below:
SNØ: Ultimate Freeriding is a downhill skiing game with a simple design that pursues the pure joy of carving through snow. Carve your way down procedurally generated mountainscapes, pull off high-risk proximity tricks and thrilling maneuvers, and aim for the high score. Mastering the controls and terrain is key to achieving top scores, making every run a true test of skill and flow.
Endless procedural mountains await your exploration. Choose whether to chase the top spots on the leaderboards or simply enjoy a quiet ride in ZEN mode—play however you like.
Message from the creators
SNØ: Ultimate Freeriding was created in Norway by two developers. We designed it to capture the essence of downhill skiing in a simple, playful way. Focused on rewarding gameplay systems, instant action, and smooth controls, SNØ: Ultimate Freeriding is perfect for quick, satisfying gaming sessions.
What You Will Find in This Game
- Fast and smooth freeriding gameplay.
- Endless procedurally generated mountains.
- Three riding styles: Skis, Snowboard, and Sit-ski.
- Numerous skins unlocked through skill.
- Share and revisit mountains using seeds.
- Full keyboard and gamepad support.
- Optional ZEN mode (no scores, just you and the mountain).
- Global and friends online leaderboards.
- Visit top-scoring mountains directly from the leaderboards.
- First-person, third-person, and drone camera modes.
- Photo mode.
What You Will Not Find
- Online multiplayer.
- Cleanly groomed trails.
- Long loading times.
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