Ah, Tony Hawk. If you’re a gamer (or, you know, a person with pulse in the early 2000s), you’ve probably landed at least one virtual 900 on his pixelated skateboard. Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater (THPS) franchise is, without a doubt, the gold standard of skateboarding games. It’s the series that made us feel like rockstars while performing physics-defying stunts from the comfort of our living rooms. If you are a reader of my blog, chances are you know how much I love Tony Hawk games. And for a long time, I thought okay, I’ve done my review of the TH games, and that’s that…
But now, after several years of tumbleweeds, we’re left wondering: is there a new Tony Hawk game on the horizon?
A Nostalgic Kickflip into History
First, let’s take a quick ollie back in time. Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater debuted in 1999 and instantly became an icon. This wasn’t just a game; it was a cultural event. People who never even touched a skateboard suddenly knew the difference between a kickflip and a heelflip. The combo system was tighter than Tony Hawk’s grip on the “Coolest Guy in Skating” title. Then came the sequels, each one more radical than the last.
But, as all things that fly high, the franchise eventually lost its momentum, and with it, our dreams of endlessly grinding on rails to punk rock soundtracks started to fade. The last few releases, including the infamous Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 5, were… well, let’s just say they crashed harder than a failed tre flip.
A Flicker of Hope in the Remaster
However, in 2020, something incredible happened. Activision released a remaster of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 that not only revived the nostalgic feelings of our youth but managed to inject new life into the series. It was a surprise hit, showing that Tony’s name still carried a lot of weight, and his virtual flips were still crowd-pleasers.
This remaster was like seeing an old friend who now looks somehow even better than you remember. Fans raved, wallets opened, and sales soared. Naturally, this made us all wonder—what’s next for the Hawk?
Signs of Life: Could a New Game Be Brewing?
Rumors have been swirling for some time now. If you listen carefully, you can almost hear the faint sound of a skateboard on pavement (or is that just wishful thinking?). Tony Hawk himself has been hinting at a possible new game, making cryptic comments that feel a bit like the gaming equivalent of, “Maybe I’ll call you.” There’s been no official confirmation yet, but Activision is known for keeping tight lips—until suddenly dropping bombshells.
Of course, the skateboarding landscape has changed since the early 2000s. With titles like Session: Skate Sim and Skater XL vying for the top spot in the skating genre, a new Tony Hawk game would need to innovate, not just rely on the old formula. But if the remaster proved anything, it’s that fans are hungry for more—whether it’s high-definition nostalgia or something completely new.
What Could a New Tony Hawk Game Look Like?
If a new game is indeed in the works, it could go one of two ways. They might lean into the THPS 1+2 formula, giving us more of the arcade-style action we know and love. Or, perhaps they’ll take cues from modern skateboarding games with more realistic physics, deeper customization, and a focus on community-driven content.
Either way, the soundtrack better be a banger. We’re talking Goldfinger, Rage Against the Machine, and NOFX levels of greatness. Because if we can’t listen to punk while performing a 50-50 grind down a school rail, what’s even the point?
Final Thoughts
So, is a new Tony Hawk game on the horizon? Well, while nothing has been officially confirmed, the signs are promising. We’ve got cryptic hints, a remastered success, and an army of hopeful fans ready to kickflip their way into the next installment. Fingers crossed that Activision and Tony are cooking up something radical. Until then, we’ll be here—perfecting our manuals in THPS 1+2 and dreaming of what’s next.
