The upcoming remake of the beloved Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 is coming this summer, and it boasts a number of redone maps, new skate parks, and both new and returning skaters. However, developer Iron Galaxy is also changing THPS 4's original campaign structure to standardize it with THPS 3. This decision has been controversial among fans, but Iron Galaxy recently explained that its goal is to produce a pair of remakes as compatible with one another as possible.
In a preview of the remakes published by Game Informer, Iron Galaxy explained that it views its role as making the most cohesive package it can. Because it is selling THPS 3 and 4 as a single bundle, it is attempting to create something as integrated as the acclaimed Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2, which was developed by Vicarious Visions back in 2020. Design manager Mike Rossi explained, "Our goal here is to make the ultimate package of 3 and 4. So ultimately, we felt that taking it into feeling more towards the 3 format, as opposed to what 4 did originally, was a better representation for a cohesive package that we were making."
Notably, while the remakes will emphasize the timer-based format common to the first three Tony Hawk's Pro Skater games, both THPS 3 and 4 will have options to explore maps in free roam. As GameSpot reported back in March, the THPS 4 remake does away with the original campaign format of completing challenges at the player's choosing, but it will have Free Skate, Speed Run, and Single Session modes. You'll need to complete challenges within set time limits, as was standard in the first three games. Iron Galaxy appears to be letting players customize this timer in THPS 4 to complete things at their own pace, as reported by VGC.
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 and 4 launches on July 15 essentially everywhere: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC. In addition to classic skaters like Tony Hawk and Bob Burnquist and skateparks like Alcatraz and Airport, the remakes will bring new content like a playable Doomslayer and a new Waterpark map. Check out our full rundown of all the content coming in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 and 4.
If he gets his way, Tony Hawk may not be done remaking classic titles from his franchise. Recently, the skateboarding legend mentioned that he would like to return to Tony Hawk's Underground, although he would need to get Microsoft (which now owns the franchise) on board. He mentioned that it may come down to how commercially successful THPS 3 + 4 is.
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In a preview of the remakes published by Game Informer, Iron Galaxy explained that it views its role as making the most cohesive package it can. Because it is selling THPS 3 and 4 as a single bundle, it is attempting to create something as integrated as the acclaimed Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2, which was developed by Vicarious Visions back in 2020. Design manager Mike Rossi explained, "Our goal here is to make the ultimate package of 3 and 4. So ultimately, we felt that taking it into feeling more towards the 3 format, as opposed to what 4 did originally, was a better representation for a cohesive package that we were making."
Notably, while the remakes will emphasize the timer-based format common to the first three Tony Hawk's Pro Skater games, both THPS 3 and 4 will have options to explore maps in free roam. As GameSpot reported back in March, the THPS 4 remake does away with the original campaign format of completing challenges at the player's choosing, but it will have Free Skate, Speed Run, and Single Session modes. You'll need to complete challenges within set time limits, as was standard in the first three games. Iron Galaxy appears to be letting players customize this timer in THPS 4 to complete things at their own pace, as reported by VGC.
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 and 4 launches on July 15 essentially everywhere: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC. In addition to classic skaters like Tony Hawk and Bob Burnquist and skateparks like Alcatraz and Airport, the remakes will bring new content like a playable Doomslayer and a new Waterpark map. Check out our full rundown of all the content coming in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 and 4.
If he gets his way, Tony Hawk may not be done remaking classic titles from his franchise. Recently, the skateboarding legend mentioned that he would like to return to Tony Hawk's Underground, although he would need to get Microsoft (which now owns the franchise) on board. He mentioned that it may come down to how commercially successful THPS 3 + 4 is.
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