When it comes to classic game franchises, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater is one of the most popular.
That is why its such amazing news that the series will make a return in 2020!
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The original THPS soundtrack is a classic, but Activision has added a bunch more tunes to the game!
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With the likes of A Tribe Called Quest, Chick Norris, and JunkBunny this could be one of the great gaming soundtracks!
Demo
Recently on the title's Facebook Page, the cover photo was changed to the below exciting picture!
CLASSIC! The Warehouse Demo will be coming as a pre-order bonus!
That's right, the classic Warehouse level, will be playable early for those who choose to pre-order the game digitally.
It reads that it will be available 14 August, however, as always these dates could be subject to change.
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Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 Remastered
There has been a big trend in remastered games recently, with Call of Duty, Final Fantasy 7, and Resident Evil all getting in on the act.
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Now Tony Hawk's is getting in on the act as Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 AND 2 are getting a joint remastered game in 2020.
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It has certainly grabbed the attention of gamers around the world.
THPS 1-4 all received exceptionally strong reviews and are all worthy of a remastered version.
So if this game is a hit then you can expect THPS 3 & 4 to be following down the road very soon.
Next Gen optimized?
Due to the timing of the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 and 2 remakes, there's a chance they will be made specifically with next gen consoles in mind.
That means a lot of extra processing power and massively improved specs that could expand the hugely influential series to new heights!
THPS 1+2 release date
The release date has been confirmed for 4 September, 2020.
The game is confirmed to be on the PS4, Xbox One, and PC via Epic Games.
Hopefully it will be on Switch too at some point.
Tony Hawk's backward compatibility on PS5/Series X?
We are waiting to hear about if there will be a next-gen console version of the game optimized for the upcoming powerhouse consoles.
Given Microsoft's Smart Delivery and the backward compatibility, however, players will be able to enjoy it on the new consoles regardless.
Trailer
The trailer is just as spine-tingling as you'd expect.
With a soundtrack that brings you right back to the originals and the rumble of the wheels on concrete this game immediately feels like a hit.
Soundtrack
Speaking of the music, a lot of the original soundtrack is returning to bring you right back into the late 90s.
With a Spotify playlist already made and the room for more tracks that we all know and associate with the game, it looks like this will be the rare video game you don't mute.
Skaters
We also know that some of the original skaters will be returning.
- Tony Hawk
- Leticia Bufoni
- Riley Hawk
- Tyshawn Jones
- Shane O'Neill
- Lizzie Armanto
- Nyjah Huston
- Leo Baker
- Aori Nishimura
Multiplayer
You might not be able to get your buddies over for a game of THPS right now, but once lockdowns lift you can.
THPS 1+2 will have split-screen multiplayer as well as online so that you can challenge your friends any time, anywhere.
Classic locations & levels
As you'd expect from a remastered, you'll have all the old classic locations and levels you remember.
The only difficulty will be hitting those million-plus combos!
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With the wild success of huge open-world games like the Assassin's Creed series and GTA it would be amazing to get a wider world in THPS 1+2 to explore, but heading back to our old stomping grounds will do.
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