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''Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4'' is a 2025
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developed by
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and published by
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. Similar to
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' predecessor ''
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 Tony may refer to: People and fictional characters * Tony the Tiger, cartoon mascot for Frosted Flakes cereal * Tony (given name), including a list of people and fictional characters * Gregory Tony (born 1978), American law enforcement officer * ...
'', it is a remake of '' Pro Skater 3'' (2001) and '' Pro Skater 4'' (2002), which were originally developed by
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. The game was released for the
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and
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on July 11, 2025. The game received favorable reviews from critics.


Gameplay

''Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4'' is a skateboarding video game played in a
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with its gameplay oriented towards classic
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s. It uses the same mechanics as its predecessor ''1 + 2'', likewise, it also includes mechanics from all previous games up to ''
Tony Hawk's Underground ''Tony Hawk's Underground'' is a 2003 skateboarding video game and the fifth entry in the ''Tony Hawk's'' series, following ''Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4''. It was developed by Neversoft and published by Activision for the GameCube, PlayStation 2 ...
''. The goal of most modes of the game is to achieve a high score or collect certain objects. The player must complete objectives to unlock levels to progress through the game. To score points, the player has to successfully perform and combine aerials,
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, and manuals, with successful executions adding to the player's score. The point value of the trick is based on time maintained, degrees rotated, number of tricks performed in sequence, performing tricks on specific landmarks on the map, and the number of times the tricks have been used. Successful tricks add to the player's special meter, which, once full, allows for the execution of special tricks which are worth a great deal more than normal tricks. Bails (falling off the skateboard due to poor landing) attain no points for the attempted trick sequence and reset the special bar to empty. The game retains the core mechanics of the original titles, including trick-based skateboarding gameplay, score challenges, and level objectives. The career mode for ''Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4'', which was open-ended in the original title, has been replaced with a two-minute run wherein the player must complete as many challenges as possible, similar to the first three titles in the series. The in-game timer, however, can optionally be extended up to an hour. The game features visual improvements such as 4K resolution support, enhanced textures, smoother animations, and improved lighting effects. Alongside the inclusion of most original maps from the sixth generation home console versions of ''Pro Skater 3'' and ''Pro Skater 4'' ("Oil Rig" from the Xbox version of ''Pro Skater 3'' and "Carnival" and "Chicago" from ''Pro Skater 4'' are excluded) are new maps specifically designed for the new title. Online multiplayer supports cross-platform play for up to eight players. The ''Create-A-Skater'' mode allows for expanded customization options, while the ''Create-A-Park'' mode includes additional tools for designing custom skate parks.


Featured pro skaters and characters

The game includes a total of 31 professional skateboarders, the largest roster in series history. As with other games in the series, the game also has several fictional characters. It features both classic and modern skaters, bringing back
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,
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, and
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while introducing new pro skateboarders like
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, Margielyn Didal and Yuto Horigome. Additionally, disabled skater Felipe Nunes is featured as a
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. The Deluxe Edition features the
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and a Revenant from the ''Doom'' franchise as bonus characters, while pre-ordering the game gave access to an exclusive style for Tony Hawk. Additionally,
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of the
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, who were previously featured as bonus characters in '' Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5'', returns, now based on his depiction from the 2023 film ''Mutant Mayhem''. Returning from '' Pro Skater 1 + 2'',
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provides his likeness and voice as Officer Dick, a playable secret character who was also in the original games, as well as London officer Constable Richard. Skaters that are new to the series are marked with a "^".


Development

Following the critical and commercial success of ''
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'' by
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in 2020, Activision intended to continue with remakes of the third and fourth installments. However, in April 2022, Vicarious Visions was fully merged into
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, becoming Blizzard Albany, and shifted its focus exclusively to Blizzard's projects. After its initial cancellation, development of ''Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4'' was restarted in 2024, with
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producing the title.
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, a playable skater in the original games, was initially not to return for the remake, presumably due to his health issues and legal troubles; after the intervention of
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, he was ultimately announced to be included as a secret skater in May 2025.


Marketing and release

Activision teased the reveal of ''Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4'' inside '' Call of Duty: Black Ops 6''. During the game, players discovered hidden references and clues about the upcoming ''Tony Hawk's'' remake, leading to the setup of a countdown. This teaser strategy culminated in the official reveal on March 4, 2025, scheduled for release on July 11, for
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,
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,
PlayStation 5 The PlayStation 5 (PS5) is a home video game console developed by Sony Interactive Entertainment. It was announced as the successor to the PlayStation 4 in April 2019, was launched on November 12, 2020, in Australia, Japan, New Zealand, North ...
,
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,
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and
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platforms. A
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version was announced on April 2. In the weeks prior to its release, multiple trailers introducing new skaters were released and a demo called ''The Foundry Demo'' which features two levels; Foundry from ''Pro Skater 3'' and College from ''Pro Skater 4'' was made available on June 8. It has been available for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers since launch. Besides the base game, the Digital Deluxe Edition of the game includes the
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and a Revenant from
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' ''
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'' as playable characters as well as bonus songs and customization items. The Collector's Edition includes all bonus items from the Digital Deluxe release and a limited-edition
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skateboard deck. Pre-ordering the game gives access to additional cosmetics as well as a special version of Tony Hawk as an exclusive skin. To further increase interest in the game, the soundtrack was released as a
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playlist in three waves starting in March, introducing new and old songs. Additionally, players who ordered the Digital Deluxe Edition received a exclusive rendition of "At Doom's Gate" from ''Doom'' in-game. As part of another promotion,
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announced on June 23, 2025, that it had partnered with Hawk to launch his version of the company's Luxe Cravings Box, exclusively available through its website and mobile app. Each week from the game's release through August 13, Taco Bell plans to offer unique in-game
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(DLC) for each of the company's boxes sold in-app in the form of
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attire; the promotion also involved a giveaway of 50,000 game demo codes and 500 custom
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s on June 24, with the first 15 of the latter autographed by Hawk. An advertising campaign launched to promote Hawk's box featured Hawk and a group of young skateboarders alongside music from
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with the dual singles "Seein' Stars" and "Birds" from the band's third album '' Never Enough''.


Reception

''Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4'' received "generally favorable" reviews from critics, according to review aggregator
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.
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determined that 97% of critics recommended the game. Gaming publications praised the game's presentation and gameplay, though the deviations made from the originals such as the use of the two-minute timer for the ''Pro Skater 4'' levels and changes to some of the levels as well as the soundtrack were criticised.


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External links

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