Tony Hawk has stated that additional remasters of Pro Skater are possible.

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      If the upcoming remaster of Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3 + 4 has you eager to see more classic skateboarding games, you're not the only one: the legend himself has expressed his "aspirations" for seeing other titles, like Tony Hawk’s Underground, remastered for contemporary consoles, though the ultimate choice lies outside his hands.

      In a conversation with Screen Rant at THPS Fest, when asked about his desire for additional remasters, Hawk replied in his characteristic modesty: “I always have aspirations. It's generally not my decision. I'll advocate as much as I can, but I'm collaborating with a much larger company that possesses greater knowledge than I do.” He added that there have been no discussions regarding a remaster of Tony Hawk’s Underground, but the performance of THPS 3 + 4 could impact the release of upcoming titles.

      The remake of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 debuted in 2020, and THPS 3 + 4 was said to have been canceled in 2022 following Vicarious Vision’s merger with Blizzard. It has since been revived, with a release date set for July 11, indicating that the future of the franchise remains uncertain. According to the interview with Screen Rant, decisions regarding THPS remasters are made on a case-by-case basis. A successful release of THPS 3 + 4 could make the remaster of Underground more probable, though there are no guarantees.

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      While the two current remasters essentially focus on straightforward skating gameplay, Underground took a unique path by introducing a career mode that enabled players to assume the role of a custom skater and enhance their fame through competitions. In that sense, the game is more of an adventure title than a traditional skating simulator, yet it retains the core essence of a Tony Hawk game.

      Currently, the gaming landscape lacks a variety of skating games. The Tony Hawk series remains the most prominent, although EA’s Skate franchise is anticipated to have a new release in 2025. Aside from these, the available options are mostly limited to smaller titles like OlliOlli World or the unconventional Skatebird.

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