Skateboarding games, like the original skateboarding game, were once widespread. skates The trilogy seems to have been forgotten over time. Of course, there were also indie projects like: Session Skate Sim and Skater XLBut the era of big-budget, over-the-top virtual skating experiences sponsored by real skaters has been particularly sluggish for some time. skates and Tony Hawk Game publishers EA and Activision each had their own targets.
But that could soon change as new things emerge. skates The game is coming soon, and the genre seems to be gaining new interest from the gaming public. session and Skater XL In particular, it helped remind both audiences and game companies of the power of skating games, with remakes of the first two games valuing complex mechanics over gimmicks and peripherals. tony hawk pro skater The game was also a good stimulus. As always, it’s hard to say what the future holds, but skateboarding fans have reason to be hopeful as we head into 2025.
Skate and Tony Hawk Could Make 2025 the Year of Skateboarding
A free-to-play skating game is coming.
After several years of solid marketing, Skate 4 It's finally coming out next year, but it's going to be in early access. This new skates Game, stylized skates.The free-to-play status has raised some eyebrows, with skeptics arguing that the change could undermine the essence of the game. skates It is always advisable to be cautious about predatory pricing methods such as microtransactions and loot boxes, Skate 4The developers say this aspect won't be too serious, but of course only time will tell.
What is important in the coming days? skates The game's hallmark is its attention to detail in terms of mechanics. Old skates The game succeeded because of its strong physics and realism. Skate 4 If these elements are implemented well, it could be a great and proper return to form for the franchise. Another proper skates Even as live service elements change the way players engage with games, the games they sell on the market remain the same.
A new Tony Hawk game may be coming out.
Talk about ~ last meal On the show, Tony Hawk recently teased a new game with Activision, which was once an iconic Pro Skater The series could make a comeback in the near future. Hawk has been tight-lipped about the upcoming project, only saying that he’s “talking to Activision about a new game,” so it could be a while before audiences learn more about it.
At the same time, the first 25th anniversary Pro Skater The game is set to be released, which could coincide with an official reveal. Activision’s recent moves, primarily advertising the anniversary on their social media channels, have some speculating that a teaser for a new project could be revealed, which could be another full entry in the series, but could also be a remake. Pro Skater 3 and 4It's following the 2020 remakes of both predecessors. Or, and perhaps more notably, Activision could be pursuing remakes. Tony Hawk's Underground The game will be interesting for obvious reasons. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 The remake was a huge hit with fans, so both options seem plausible.
No matter how you interpret Tony Hawk's comments, it seems clear that Activision isn't done with skateboarding games just yet. Originally Tony Hawk The game was fiercely contested. skates Since it's a series, it would be appropriate for the competition to be reignited at that time. Skate 4's early access release, EA has not let it steal the spotlight. If that happens, skateboarding fans will be in for a treat in 2025 and beyond.
