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Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4’s launch day has nearly arrived, and fans are still being given updates on what they can expect from the remake of the fan-favorite skating games. While it was initially circulating that certain pieces of content would be missing from the new versions of the games, particularly fromTony Hawk’s Pro Skater 4,Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4developer Iron Galaxy reveals much of that content will indeed be included, albeit in a bit of a new form.
The revival of theTony Hawk’s Pro Skaterfranchise began with the release ofTony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2in 2020, which was massively successful and met with near-universal acclaim. The remake kept the core content fans love intact, while adding plenty of new content and feature improvements. Announced just a few months ago, the next pair of remade titles appear to be taking the same approach, withTony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4including Bam Margerain its roster after all.
As revealed during a recent hands-on session fromVideo Games ChroniclewithTony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4,many of the goals fromTony Hawk’s Pro Skater 4that were thought to be cut from the remake will actually be part of the game’s Pro Goals system. These are additional objectives unlocked after a player completes the initial 10 goals of a level. WhileTHPS 4’s minigames won’t be returning - such as tennis - more of the original game content than what was initially thought will be making a comeback.
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater Series Dropping into a New Era
Anotherchange is being made toTony Hawk’s Pro Skater 4’s missions, in that there will now be a customizable in-game timer, allowing players to explore the game’s various maps at a slower, more exploratory pace. Players can extend the traditional two-minute timer to five minutes, ten minutes, or even an hour.
Although not set to release until July 11, gamers can actuallyplayTony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4right now, although there’s a catch. As revealed during the Xbox Games Showcase 2025, those who have pre-ordered the game will gain access to a demo featuring the game’s Foundry and College parks, which will also be available for PC, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5. WhileTony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4will be available on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, the demo is not.
WhileTony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4has yet to be released,Tony Hawk himself is already campaigning for another remasterof a fan-favorite game. The legendary skater confirmed he’s jockeying for a remake ofTony Hawk’s Underground, though he implied the feasibility of remaking the game somewhat hinges on the financial success ofTony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4. With nostalgia for theTHPSseries as prominent as ever, a modern-day remake of the classic story-focused game could eventually become a reality.
