Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 and 2 made an instant impact during the final days of the PlayStation 1 era, quickly becoming fan favorites. The franchise reached new heights with Pro Skater 3 on the PlayStation 2, a game that not only became a major hit but is often hailed as one of the best titles on the console. Now, just four years after the most recent Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater release, the legendary skateboarder has confirmed that more games are in development.
Taking to Instagram to mark a milestone in the franchise’s history, Tony Hawk celebrated the 25th anniversary of the original Pro Skater‘s release. “The original Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater was released exactly 25 years ago today,” Hawk wrote. “When the game first came out, my hope was that it would resonate with skateboarders. I never imagined it would go beyond that niche and become such a massive success. Some have even said it helped change the course of skateboarding’s popularity, and maybe even the evolution of skate tricks.”
The massive success of Pro Skater not only revolutionized skateboarding video games but also helped spawn a wave of extreme sports games across other disciplines. Snowboarding fans, for example, enjoyed the acclaimed SSX series, while professional snowboarder Shaun White launched his own video game franchise.
In his post, Hawk reflected on how the game’s success had a profound effect on his career, connecting him with an entirely new audience beyond skateboarding’s usual X-Games fanbase. “Pro Skater changed my life in ways I couldn’t have imagined. It introduced me to a generation of fans who might never have been exposed to skateboarding otherwise,” Hawk added.
While details on the upcoming Pro Skater projects remain under wraps, Hawk’s confirmation of new games is sure to excite fans who have eagerly awaited the next chapter in the iconic franchise. With a legacy that has spanned decades and left a lasting impact on both gaming and skateboarding culture, the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater series continues to grind forward into the future.
