The reason for not being able to download Skate could be due to several factors including server issues, game availability on certain platforms, or download methods. Currently, Skate is reportedly not available on Steam for PC players, which is a common digital platform for downloads. Instead, PC players should try downloading it via the Epic Games Launcher or the EA App, as the game is live there. For PS5 users, if the game is not visible in the store, downloading via the PlayStation mobile app to add it to the library and then installing it on the console is recommended. For Xbox users, the game is available directly through the Xbox store. Other issues like game files corruption, or the need for verifying game files can also prevent successful downloading or launching of the game. Restarting the game or the device, verifying file integrity (especially for PC), or reinstalling the game might resolve the issue. Additionally, some players face problems related to server overload and the game lacks an offline mode, which can cause frustrations during launch.

If the problem is specific like error messages during download or the game not appearing in the library, checking the game library manually, clearing cache, or contacting EA support might be necessary.

In summary, not being able to download Skate is often due to platform-specific availability and server issues, so using the correct platform-specific download method and attempting common fixes like restarting and verifying game files is recommended.