Summary
Prolific skateboarder Tony Hawk is potentially teasing the development of a newTony Hawk’s Pro Skatergame, celebrating the anniversary of the iconic skateboarding franchise. The beloved series of skateboarding games took the gaming community by storm in the late 1990s and early 2000s as the games introduced an entire generation to the extreme sport. The franchise bearing the name of the professional skateboarder has released nearly 20 games, most recently launching a remake of thefirst twoTony Hawk’s Pro Skatergames. Now, another new entry in the series may be on the way.
WhileTony Hawk’s Pro Skaterhas receded into the background throughout recent years, the franchise saw annual releases during its heyday. The firstTony Hawk’s Pro Skaterwas released in 1999 with three numbered entries following it before the franchise began experimenting with different styles with theTony Hawk’s Undergroundgames. After a thirteen-year gap between numbered games,Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 5would debut in 2015 to largely negative reviews. However, the series may now be gearing up to make a return, according to its titular star.
As reported by VGC, Tony Hawk recently teased a possible new entry in thePro Skaterfranchise through his official Instagram account. The post celebrates the 25th anniversary of theTony Hawk’s Pro Skaterfranchise, with Hawk expressing his gratitude and appreciation towards Activision, Neversoft, and his fellow featured skateboarders. The pro skater concludes the post with a cryptic message about the franchise, teasing that “there will be a future” forTony Hawk’s Pro Skater. The post followsprevious teasers from Tony Hawkabout a new project with Activision.
Tony Hawk Teasing New Pro Skater Game
The potential return of theTony Hawk’s Pro Skaterfranchise is expected to be joined by the revival of one of the series' biggest rivals. EA revealed thatSkate 4will be entering early access in 2025, marking fifteen years since the release of its predecessor inSkate 3. The developer revealed that the newestSkategame, rebranded asskate.for its launch, will be releasing as a free-to-play live service title. The new entry in theTony Hawkcompetitor franchise will also add a full 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’sOlliOlli Worldsaw 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’sHelskateand Glass Bottom Games’Skatebird. A newTony Hawkgame would look to continue the legacy of one of gaming’s most iconic skateboarding franchises.
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater is a series of skateboarding games from Activision. The original trilogy of games, which were developed by Neversoft and released between 1999 and 2001, were huge hits with critics.2002’s Pro Skater 4 was also well received, although 2015’s Pro Skater 5 received a brutal 32 Metascore on PS4. The first two Pro Skater games were remastered in 2020.
