Summary
It appears as though the upcomingTony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4will not feature Bam Margera, despite the fact that he was in the original versions of the games.Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4is an upcoming collection of content from the third and fourthTony Hawk’s Pro Skatergames, but with some major changes.
LikeTony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2before it,Pro Skater 3 + 4features vastly improved graphics.Pro Skater 3 + 4will also feature new skaters, parks, controls, music, online multiplayer modes, and more. WhileTony Hawk’s Pro Skaterfans may appreciate the new content coming in3 + 4, some of the changes are proving to be rather unpopular.
One highly controversial change inTony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4is the omission ofBam Margera. The legendary skateboarder has found himself at the center of various legal controversies in recent years and has publicly struggled with drug and alcohol abuse, which is likely why he was left out ofTony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4, though an official statement on the matter has yet to be released. Margera was featured in both the originalPro Skater 3andPro Skater 4, and in fact was one of the mission givers in the latter.
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 Won’t Have Bam Margera
The lack of Bam Margera is far from the only controversial change coming toTony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4. It’s also been revealed thatPro Skater 4’s Career modeis being scrapped in favor of a 2-minute challenge system used by the olderPro Skatergames. This change has not gone over well with the community, and many have expressed disappointment that they aren’t getting a proper remake ofPro Skater 4in the collection. This change in direction will allow more cohesiveness between3and4, but it has understandably left some fans upset.
The lack of Bam Margera inTony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4has fans worried thatfutureTony Hawkremakeswill be non-starters. Bam Margera was a major part ofTony Hawk’s Underground 2, heavily featured in the game’s storyline and gameplay. It doesn’t seem possible to redoTony Hawk’s Underground 2without Bam Margera, so it seems that classic game will remain forever trapped on older consoles - unless things change with Margera, of course.
While some fans may be disappointed about the changes coming inTony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4, the good news is the game will be playable without the need to pay full price. Like all Xbox-owned games,Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4will be a day one Xbox Game Pass gamewhen it releases in July.
