Skate How to Get San Van Bucks and Rip Chips
Skate uses two different currencies to unlock cosmetics and rewards. One is free to earn through gameplay, and the other is premium currency bought with real money. Knowing how both work will help you get the gear you want without wasting time in the shop.
San Van Bucks Explained
San Van Bucks, or SVB, are the premium currency in Skate. They are shown with a pink bird icon. You cannot earn them by playing the game. The only way to get San Van Bucks is to purchase them through your system’s store.
Here are the current package prices:
500 SVB – $4.99
1,050 SVB – $9.99
2,800 SVB – $24.99
5,900 SVB – $49.99
12,000 SVB – $99.99
San Van Bucks are used to buy almost every cosmetic in the shop. Bundles cost thousands of SVB, while smaller items like clothes or deck art range from a few hundred to around 1,000.
How to Earn Rip Chips
Rip Chips are the free currency in Skate. They are marked with an orange hexagon icon. You earn Rip Chips by completing Challenge Goals in neighborhoods around San Vansterdam.
As you progress, you unlock new neighborhoods, which gives you more challenges to complete. Every objective adds Rip Chips to your total. Daily and weekly Tasks also grant Rip Chips, so check the Hub often and claim them before they reset.
Spending Rip Chips
Rip Chips can only be spent on Product Boxes in the shop. Each box is linked to a neighborhood. When you spend Rip Chips on one, you unlock cosmetics tied to that zone.
Opening boxes also boosts your Rip Score, unlocking banners and extra customization. While the grind can be slow, this is the best way to unlock free rewards without paying for San Van Bucks.
Final Blurb
Getting currency in Skate comes down to two paths. San Van Bucks are premium and must be purchased, while Rip Chips are earned by completing Challenges and Tasks. Both can be spent in the shop, but only Rip Chips give you free cosmetics through Product Boxes.
FAQ
What are San Van Bucks in Skate?
They are the premium currency, bought with real money and used to purchase most cosmetics in the shop.
Can you earn San Van Bucks for free?
No, they are only available through direct purchase.
How do you get Rip Chips?
You earn them by completing Challenge Goals, Tasks, and other gameplay objectives in neighborhoods.
What can you buy with Rip Chips?
Rip Chips are used to open Product Boxes in the shop, unlocking free cosmetics and boosting your Rip Score.
Do Product Boxes give random rewards?
Yes, each box contains unique cosmetics, and they are linked to the neighborhood you earned the Rip Chips in.
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