There hasn’t been a new mainlinePro Skatergame in nearly ten years, but Tony Hawk himself has teased that he’s “working on something” with Activision again.
As reported byVGC, Hawk said onMythical Kitchenthat there’s “something” planned for the 25th anniversary this year — which is on September 29, just over two weeks from now. While he didn’t say what, he did reveal that he’s “been talking to Activision again” and that it’s “something the fans will truly appreciate.”
I wish I could tell you more, but I can tell you that I’ve been talking to Activision again, we’re working on something.
Four years ago, Vicarious Visions released the critically acclaimed remakes of Pro Skater 1 and 2. Tony Hawk confirmed in 2022 that there were plans for similar remakes of THPS 3 and 4, but whenVicarious was absorbed into Activision, these plans fell apart.
“[Activision] was trying to find somebody to do 3 and 4 but they just didn’t really trust anyone the way they did Vicarious,” Hawk said. “So they took pitches from other studios, like, ‘What would you do with the THPS title?’ And they didn’t like anything they heard, and then that was it.”
Tony Hawk Pro Skater Socials Were Recently Updated For The 25th Anniversary
It looked like THPS was done for, with no developer to take the mantle from Vicarious, but Hawk remained hopeful, saying that “Maybe when the dust settles, we’ll figure it out”.
In-line with Tony Hawk’s new claims,the game’s socials were updated earlier this monthin liue of the 25th anniversary, so it certainly looks like Activision is ramping up to do something with the series to celebrate.
Whether that is a new mainline entry after nine years, another bundle of remakes, or a spin-off is the lingering question. But with the anniversary right around the corner, it doesn’t look like we’ll be left waiting long to find out.
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