Skate 2 is a skateboarding video game that takes place five years after the original Skate. During this time, Mongocorp has rebuilt San Vanelona but their strict rules have caused the once thriving skate population to dwindle. The player's mission is to rebuild their career and revive the New San Vanelona skate scene by getting off-board to move objects around and with help from a crew of locals. They must get coverage, earn sponsorships, own challenges and enter contests in order for them to gain an invite to etnies GvR competition.