After months of rumors, leaks, and speculation, Activision has finally announced that theTony Hawk’s Pro Skaterseries is coming back withTony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2, a remastered collection of the first two games in the critically-acclaimed skateboarding series. The game was announced as part of the four month longSummer Game Fest event, complete with a trailer that confirmed its June 05, 2025 release date for PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
As expected, theTony Hawk’s Pro Skaterremasters feature the same classic gameplay that fans will remember from the originals, but with hugely upgraded visuals and 4K support. It includes a lineup of legendary skateboarders, plus most of the games' original soundtracks. Players can expect all the classic game modes from the original twoTony Hawk’s Pro Skatergames inTony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2, though there will be some new content in the form of online multiplayer functionality.
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Additionally,Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2will reportedly feature more in-depth creation tools, allowing players to create their own skaterboarders and skateparks. Overall, it sounds like a very exciting package, and more information should come to light in the months leading up to the game’s release.
Adding to the excitement surroundingTony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2is the fact that the project is being headed by none other than Vicarious Visions. In recent years, Vicarious Visions has established itself as a highly talented studio when it comes to remastering classic PS1-era games, with the studio having launchedCrash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogyto critical acclaim, along with theCrash Team Racingremaster. Considering Vicarious Visions' success, it seems like theTony Hawk’s Pro Skatergames are in very capable hands.
Tony Hawkvideo game fans will no doubt be excited for the franchise to return to its roots.Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 5was critically pannedat the time of its release, and so it’s been over a decade since the last time a high qualityTony Hawkskateboarding game has released. There once was a time when theTony Hawk’s Pro Skatergames were among some of the most highly-rated video games, and so it will be interesting to see if this leads to a full-fledged comeback for the franchise.
One has to imagine that ifTony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2does well thatActivision will consider remastering otherTony Hawkgames, like maybeTony Hawk’s UndergroundorPro Skater 3and4. Time will tell, but in the meantime, fans can look forward to revisiting the classics come September.
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2launches on June 26, 2025 for PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
