Summary
It’s about to be a summer filled with plenty of nostalgia, asTony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4has finally been unveiled and is coming on July 11. Activision has been teasing aTony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4reveal over the past several weeks, putting a countdown in the newCall of Duty: Black Ops 6Grind map, discountingPro Skater 1 + 2on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC, and more. The originalTony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3andPro Skater 4were released in 2001 and 2002, respectively, and a new generation of gamers have been clamoring to experience these beloved titles with a modern coat of paint.
This wave ofTony Hawkremakes began whenTony Hawk’sPro Skater 1 + 2was released in 2020 to critical acclaim, earning an 89 onOpenCriticand being praised for its nostalgic 90s and early-2000s soundtrack. However, the remake’s developer, Vicarious Visions, was folded into Blizzard Entertainment in 2022, becoming a support studio forDiablo 4as Blizzard Albany. This led to much disappointment amongTony Hawk’sPro Skaterfans and fans of skating games in general, who seriously doubtedTony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4would ever see the light of day with Vicarious Visions being swallowed by Blizzard.
Now, fans of theTony Hawkfranchise have something to look forward to once more, as Activision has revealedTony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4is coming July 11. The announcement came via an exciting 90-second trailer that showcases several different areas players will be able to tear up, such as an airport, a cruise ship, a medieval-themed water park, and other thrilling locations. ThisTony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4remake is beingdeveloped by Iron Galaxy Studios, a studio that served as a support team for thePro Skater 1 + 2remake.
Activision Reveals Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4
Those who pre-order the digital deluxe edition ofTony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4will be able to gain access to the game three days early, on July 8, and will also receiveDoomcrossover content, which includes Doom Slayer and Revenant Skaters, the Unmaykr hoverboard, as well asin-gameDoommusic, skate decks, and Skater apparel. Pre-ordering either the standard or digital deluxe editions also grants access to the Foundry Demo. The demo doesn’t have confirmed dates yet, but will include two playable skaters, two parks, and a slice of the game’s soundtrack.
Tony Hawkfans can finally look forward toPro Skater 3 + 4as itcomes to Xbox Game Pass, PlayStation, PC, and Nintendo Switch on July 11. Fans can likely expect to see much more of the game over the next several months leading up to its highly anticipated release. Interested gamers should keep an eye on theTony Hawk’s Pro Skaterand Activision social media accounts to learn more about when the Foundry Demo is set to go live.
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater is a series of skateboarding games from Activision. The original trilogy of games, which were developed by Neversoft and released between 1999 and 2001, were huge hits with critics.2002’s Pro Skater 4 was also well received, although 2015’s Pro Skater 5 received a brutal 32 Metascore on PS4. The first two Pro Skater games were remastered in 2020.
