Tony Hawk Celebrates Pro Skater’s Anniversary with Another Game Tease

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Tony Hawk Celebrates Pro Skater's Anniversary with Another Game Tease

Key Takeaways

  • Skateboarding icon Tony Hawk is hinting at the development of a new Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater game to celebrate the franchise’s 25th anniversary.
  • Tony Hawk has previously hinted at his involvement with a new project from Activision, sparking speculation that the beloved skateboarding franchise may be making a comeback.
  • One of the Pro Skater franchise’s biggest rivals in Skate will also be making a return next year, with EA releasing Skate 4 as a free-to-play live service game.

As a lifelong fan who grew up playing Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater games during the golden age of skateboarding video games, I can hardly contain my excitement at the prospect of a new game in the series! The original titles were not just games to me; they were gateways into an entirely new world of extreme sports and culture.

Legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk hints at a possible return of the classic game “Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater,” marking the anniversary of the renowned skateboarding video game franchise. This groundbreaking collection of skateboarding games captivated gamers in the late 90s and early 2000s, as it popularized extreme sports among many. The series, named after Tony Hawk himself, has produced close to 20 games, with the latest being a remake of the original “Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater” games. There’s speculation that a new installment in the series could be in development.

Over the past few years, the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater series has taken a back seat, but during its prime, new installments were released annually. The original Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater came out in 1999, and three more numbered versions followed. Then, the franchise started exploring different gameplay styles with the Tony Hawk’s Underground series. After a long break of thirteen years between numbered games, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 5 was launched in 2015 to mostly unfavorable feedback. However, it seems the series might be preparing for a comeback, hinted by its famous namesake.

According to VGC, Tony Hawk hinted at a potential new installment in the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater series through his Instagram account. His post commemorates the 25th anniversary of the franchise and acknowledges Activision, Neversoft, and fellow skateboarders for their contributions. The post ends with a cryptic statement suggesting that there may be more to come for Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater in the future. This announcement follows previous hints from Tony Hawk about a new collaboration with Activision.

Tony Hawk Teasing New Pro Skater Game

Anticipation surrounds the comeback of the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater series, as it appears that one of its main competitors, Skate, is set to make a return too. EA has announced that Skate 4 will be available in early access by 2025 – which marks fifteen years since Skate 3 was launched. The developers have confirmed that the latest Skate game, now called skate., will debut as a free-to-play live service title at launch. Similarly, the new addition to the Tony Hawk rival franchise will introduce a complete replay system for the first time in the series’ history.

While large-scale AAA skateboarding games have largely faded into the background in recent years, many indie games have strived to keep the hobby alive. 2022’s OlliOlli World saw critical and commercial success, even receiving a nomination for “Best Sports/Racing Game” at the 2022 Game Awards. Other games have looked to incorporate skateboarding in unique ways, like indie developer Phantom Coast’s Helskate and Glass Bottom Games’ Skatebird. A new Tony Hawk game would look to continue the legacy of one of gaming’s most iconic skateboarding franchises.

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2024-09-30 18:24