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TheTony Hawk Pro Skaterfranchise is teasing a brand-new announcement for the series to come soon, potentially hinting at a pair of new remasters. The long-running skateboarding franchise has been a staple of gaming since its inception in the late 1990s, with a litany of different games focused around the popular extreme sport. The series has seen five numbered main-series games, alongside a plethora of spinoffs includingthe fan-favoriteTony Hawk’s Undergroundgames. Now, two of the franchise’s classic skateboarding games may be making a return in the near future.
Tony Hawk Pro Skaterhas featured multiple homages to the franchise’s early days throughout the past decade, looking back at the series' roots with new remasters. 2020 saw the debut ofTony Hawk Pro Skater 1+2, serving as a remake of the first twoTony Hawkgames with newer tricks and online multiplayer added. 2015’sTony Hawk Pro Skater 5also brought the first numbered entry in more than a decade, though the return to the traditional format saw poor reception from fans. A new teaser is now hinting at the skateboarding franchise’s next announcement in the near future.
As reported by VGC, the official website forTony Hawk Pro Skatersaw an update on Friday, introducing a mysterious countdown timer. The franchise has not made any official confirmations about the countdown set to end on March 4, though removed information from the site has suggesteda remake ofTony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3andTony Hawk’s Pro Skater 4may be in the works. The website’s code originally featured a line of text referencing “thps-3-4-countdown,” which has since been removed from the site. The website also names developer Iron Galaxy as being involved with the project, having previously worked onTony Hawk Pro Skater 1 + 2’s PC version.
Tony Hawk Website Introduces Mysterious New Countdown
A pair of remasters for the third and fourthTony Hawk Pro Skatergames would round out what many consider to be the franchise’s golden years.Pro Skater 3stands as not only one of thehighest-rated video games on the PlayStation 2, but is also considered by many to be one of the all-time greatest games.Pro Skater 4was also instrumental in moving the franchise into its next era, overhauling the Career Mode missions into a format that more closely resembles later games' Story Mode.
The resurgence ofTony Hawk’s Pro Skaterhas been coupled with a rise in new skateboarding games throughout the gaming industry. EA confirmed it is working on anew game in theSkatefranchise, recently expanding testing for the game to home consoles. Several indie games centered around skateboarding have also seen success with fans, including 2022’sOlliOlli Worldwhich received a nomination for “Best Sports/Racing Game” at the 2022 Game Awards.Tony Hawk Pro Skater’s new remasters will see some of the franchise’s most beloved games receive a fresh coat of paint.
