Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™ 3 + 4 is quickly nearing its July 11 release date, and to celebrate the upcoming launch, skaters, musicians, developers, and press were invited to the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles for THPS Fest, an evening of gaming, deep dives with skaters in the game, and performances by four of the artists featured on the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 in-game soundtrack.
In partnership with concert promoter Goldenvoice, THPS Fest was hosted by sports commentator Selema Masekela, skateboard host and former Activision capture artist Steezus, and in-game skater Nora Vasconcellos. It also saw appearances from both returning and new skate talents like Chloe Covell, Steve Caballero, Jamie Foy, Kareem Campbell, Geoff Rowley, Margielyn Didal, Nora Vasconcellos, Tony Hawk, and more.
Read on for a breakdown of the event and game content, including a look at the featured skateparks, innovations and enhancements, the reveal of two skaters, and more being brought into the game by the developers at Iron Galaxy Studios.
Iron Galaxy Studios has a long history of working on some of the top IPs in video games. Their meticulous attention to detail and quality creates unforgettable gameplay experienced by players around the world. And now they’re extremely excited to put their stamp on Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4.
Soundtrack to Skating
THPS Fest attendees were treated to unforgettable live performances from four featured artists from the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 in-game soundtrack which included Urethane, Adolescents, Danny Brown, and Lupe Fiasco.
The final of the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 soundtrack was recently revealed with complete details of nearly every artist and track.
Secret Skaters
The Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater games are infamous for their wild cast of secret skaters, and Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 is no different. Meet two of the highly anticipated secret skaters, who were announced during THPS Fest.
Andy Anderson: Canadian skateboarder and helmet safety advocate known for his creative approach to blending street, vert, and freestyle skating into one delightful package.
Bam Margera: American former pro skateboarder, stunt performer, television personality, filmmaker, and a featured skater from the original Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™ 3.
El Rey Event: The Parks
Attendees got their hands on nine skateparks from the game, featuring five from the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 Skate Tour and four from the Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™ 4 Skate Tour, including the new Waterpark level.
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 Skate Tour Parks
Los Angeles: Hit up sick tricks in the urban landscape of L.A. underneath the Hollywood sign. Watch out for traffic, check out upcoming movies advertised on a vert ramp outside the El Rey theater, and set an earthquake into motion.
Foundry: The first skatepark players will drop into as part of the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 Skate Tour, Foundry is set in an industrial steel mill with molten metal, ramps, grind rails, a secret area, and explosive environmental hazards.
Canada: Shred in Calgary, Alberta at a snowy outdoor skatepark with ramps, rails, and cabins in an area blending urban and natural elements for diverse trick opportunities.
Rio: A vibrant competition level set in Brazil featuring a colorful stadium in downtown Rio with high-scoring lines designed for intense contest runs.
Suburbia: Drop into a neighborhood cul-de-sac during Halloween and skate in a construction zone, a haunted house, and a backward swimming pool. Just try not to get run over by the ice cream truck.
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 4 Skate Tour Parks
College: Skip class and shred the sprawling CCHU campus, stopping in to pop off tricks over the rooftops and across the student plaza while building up huge combos over the stadium rails. Go Chicken Hawks!
San Francisco: Skate outside the Boardwalk View Hotel with views of the San Francisco Bay. Skitch a ride on the trolley, go sightseeing at The Pier, and grind along the overhead walkway in this park blending street skating with vert elements across a large, explorable cityscape.
Alcatraz: Visit the gritty island prison and skate its rooftop and the surrounding grounds including a line up to the lighthouse and some sick vert action inside the compound in view of the jail cells.
Waterpark: A new park being added to the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 4 Skate Tour, Waterpark takes place in the Mojave Desert at a water theme park with rides you can combo on and a skateable lazy river. Get a deeper dive on the new skatepark with our Bird’s Eye View feature found here.
Shout Out to our Sponsors
A huge thanks to our Sponsors who helped at the event, including Taco Bell, for keeping attendees fed with the Taco Bell Live Mas truck. Don’t miss the Taco Bell Cantina storefront in the Los Angeles, College, and Airport levels along with Taco Bell skate decks, grip tape, and apparel.
Skullcandy provided 40 PLYR® Wireless headphones to the media, an upcoming headphones model that attendees could try for the first time at the event’s gaming stations.
We’d also like to thank Depop for creating one of the most electric corners in the theater featuring live tagging on a graffiti wall in the Depop Print Shop.
Red Bull supported the event as the official drink sponsor; look out for their branding in the Canada level along with extra Create-A-Skater items and six Red Bull pro skaters: Chloe Covell, Jamie Foy, Zion Wright, Yuto Horigome, Margielyn Didal, and Leticia Bufoni.
Meanwhile, Kellogg’s offered 500 cereal boxes for on-site guests plus accompanied by a special appearance by Tony the Tiger.
Last but not certainty least, a huge thank you to Vans, the shoe company that embodies skate culture to its very core.
Get the Digital Deluxe Edition
Purchase the Digital Deluxe Edition and gain Early Access* to play Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 three days before the official July 11 launch date.
Shred the parks and spread fear as the Doom Slayer and Revenant skaters plus get extra music, skate decks, and Create-A-Skater gear:
- Doom Slayer: He’s a badass demon-hunting space marine who loves to rip and tear, which makes him no stranger to shredding.
- Revenant: Revenants are UAC Military operatives, transformed into cool skateboarders through cybernetic augmentation and Lazarus Wave exposure.
- Additional Music: Rock out to a selection of classic and modern music tracks added to the in-game soundtrack.
- Skate Decks: Access additional skate decks including Doom Slayer and Revenant themed designs.
- Create-A-Skater Items: Kit out your skater with additional apparel items, including a baseball cap, two sweatshirts, and two T-shirts.
Stay Tuned for More
Stay tuned to the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater blog found here for more info on Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 as we approach its July 11 release date!
Pre-purchase Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 Today
Pre-purchases are now available for Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 on PC. For more information, visit tonyhawkthegame.com.
* Actual play time subject to possible outages and applicable time zone differences.