Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 & 4 Updates

The highly anticipated Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 brings fresh updates to these classic skateboarding games. Here's everything revealed about the upcoming remaster!

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Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 News

2025

June 13

• Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4, launching in July, features a surprise comeback from Underground antagonist Eric Sparrow. The Waterpark level includes a special "get back at Eric Sparrow" challenge. Shared footage reveals Sparrow's refreshed design – marking a rare crossover between franchise titles.

Read more: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 revives Underground villain (VGC)

June 2

• Iron Galaxy confirms THPS4 objectives will appear in the remake's New Game Plus mode, despite concerns about the two-minute timer system replacing THPS4's original open-ended missions.

Read more: Missing THPS4 content returns via New Game Plus (VGC)

May 12

• The remake introduces flexible timer options, allowing players to extend sessions up to one hour – addressing fan worries about THPS4's redesigned structure.

Read more: Major gameplay adjustment revealed for THPS4 remake (VGC)

May 9

• Activision officially announces Bam Margera's return as a secret character in THPS3+4, ending speculation about his involvement.

Read more: Bam Margera confirmed for THPS3+4 roster (VGC)

April 30

• THPS Fest celebrates the summer launch with exclusive previews at LA's El Rey Theatre – recreated digitally in-game – featuring Tony Hawk and streaming live on Twitch.

Read more: Special event to showcase THPS3+4 reveals (GameSpot)

April 22

• Pro skater Zion Wright joins the playable roster, announced via behind-the-scenes footage shared on the game's official social media.

Read more: New skater Zion Wright joins THPS3+4 (Official Announcement)

March 30

• Tony Hawk personally addresses soundtrack concerns, explaining his deliberate mix of classic artists' new tracks alongside nostalgia picks to recreate the original games' discovery experience.

Read more: Hawk clarifies THPS3+4 music selections (VGC)

March 23

• Reports suggest Tony Hawk intervened to include Bam Margera post-development, despite initial omission from the revealed roster.

Read more: Last-minute roster addition rumored (VGC)

March 13

• Activision confirms the soundtrack blends classic tracks like Motörhead's "Ace of Spades" with modern music capturing skate culture's current vibe.

Read more: Official music details unveiled (Eurogamer)

March 6

• The remaster adapts THPS4's open career into timed challenges matching earlier titles' structure, while preserving original elements.

Read more: Gameplay restructuring explained (Kotaku)

March 5

• The Digital Deluxe Edition features DOOM crossover content including playable characters and soundtrack additions, following its Black Ops 6 teaser.

Read more: Special edition DOOM content revealed (WellPlayed)