Picture yourself ripping through the halfpipe at Venice Beach, the wind screaming past your ears, your board responding like an extension of your soul – but suddenly the world shatters into pixels, the riff kicks in, and you’re back in 2001, mastering that elusive revert that changed everything. That’s the magic we’re chasing again this July.
The Original - Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 & 4
We rewind to that crisp digital dawn when Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 burst onto PlayStation 2 screens in late October 2001, marking the series’ first leap into true online play and turning every living room into a global skate park. Neversoft’s brainchild shattered combo ceilings with the revolutionary “revert” trick, letting you tap into manic, multi-minute chains that felt like bending reality itself. Suddenly, every halfpipe, quarterpipe, and flat bar was a puzzle to solve, each grind and airtime a chance to etch your high score into legend. The soundtrack – a perfect brew of punk, hip-hop, and metal – became the heartbeat of a generation, from Goldfinger to Rage Against the Machine, and hidden easter eggs kept even seasoned vets on their toes. Just as we were catching our breath, Pro Skater 4 arrived in October 2002, tearing down the walls of the strict timed runs for a sprawling freeride Career Mode. Objectives delivered in-game by characters like Bumble Bee and Hazuki pushed us to explore every cranny of Philly’s factories and San Francisco’s hallowed hills. Manuals linked vert to grind, skitching off cars became our secret weapon, and the thrill of chaining spine transfers into flip tricks set a new gold standard that still echoes in every modern skate sim.
The New - Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 & 4
Let’s step into the neon glow of today’s remaster, where Iron Galaxy Studios has lovingly resurrected both Pro Skater 3 and 4 in stunning 4K glory. Every texture gleams, every park pulses with dynamic lighting, and animations flow smoother than ever thanks to modern physics tweaks. Online multiplayer now unites skaters across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch in eight-player Trick Attack wars and Graffiti battles, letting you not just chase high scores but flex your style against friends around the globe. The Foundry Demo teased us in early June with a taste of two-minute scoring carnage, but the full build will pack in cross-play matchmaking, dedicated servers for lag-free action, and an expanded Create-A-Park suite that feels like unlocking a new superpower – tag your custom courses with ghost runs, deck art, and community challenges, then watch the internet erupt as skaters compete for the top spot. And yes, Bam Margera is back on the roster, complete with his signature flair, while fresh faces like Rayssa Leal and Yuto Horigome crash the party alongside OG legends such as Rodney Mullen and Steve Caballero, bridging past and present in one glorious skate celebration.
Fan Expectation
The fan expectations seems to fly sky-high, riding a vert ramp of hype and trepidation. Purists worry about microtransaction whispers in the grind extensions and fear that nostalgia might be peddled as a cash grab – but the passionate outpouring on X and Discord shows that love for these classics runs deeper than ever. Leaks of possible DLC park packs – think Amsterdam canals or Tokyo rooftops – have fueled dreams of endless replay, and community modders are already plotting Steam Workshop integrations to extend the party long after launch. This isn’t just another remaster; it’s a moment for the skater community to unite, debate, and perhaps redefine what a skate game can be in 2025.
Release Date
The final countdown is set. Steam pre-loads go live July 10, 2025, unlocking the full remaster in all its polished glory at midnight CET. Consoles worldwide follow on July 11, with the Digital Deluxe Edition sweetening the deal – three days of early access, the Wireframe Tony Shader, exclusive Doom Slayer and Revenant skater skins, plus a bonus soundtrack drop to fuel your sessions. Physical collectors can snag Full Size Birdhouse Wings Skateboard Deck, while Game Pass Ultimate subscribers skate in for free on day one.
The shred’s about to reignite every ramp, rail, and curb you’ve ever dreamed of. Will you chase those old high scores or carve entirely new legends across custom parks? Pre-order, charge your controllers, and stick the landing on July 10 and 11 – because Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 is primed to rewrite skate history one revert at a time.
