PS5, PS4 Players Treated to Demo for Remaster of Beloved Classics
During yesterday's , Activision and Iron Galaxy announced that the demo is now available for fans to check out. However, unlike most demos, players need to pay to get into this one.
Formally called the 'Foundry Demo,' the new THPS 3+4 demo is available on PS5 and PS4 right now. However, it is only available to those who preordered the game.
Users who preorder the Standard Edition of THPS 3+4 can check out the Foundry and College parks while using playable skaters Tony Hawk and Rayssa Leal. Players will also get a taste of select songs from the game's expansive soundtrack. Users who preorder the Digital Deluxe Edition will be able to play as the Doom Slayer from the hit, legendary first-person shooter series Doom.
Of course, for Xbox fans, the THPS 3+4 Foundry demo is available for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC for those who preorder the game. Xbox Game Pass subscribers get to check out the demo at no additional cost.
The launch of the demo coincided with the launch trailer of THPS 3+4. Along with first looks at two brand-new parks, Pinball and Movie Studio, we also got a look at the in-game model of Bam Margera. Anyone who wants to check out the trailer can take a look above.
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 launches on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC on July 11. The Standard Edition costs $49.99, while the Digital Deluxe Edition is $69.99. The more expensive edition includes access to the Doom Slayer and The Revenant as playable skaters, additional songs from the Doom soundtrack, exclusive Doom-themed skate decks, and themed Create-a-Skater items. There is also a Collector's Edition that includes everything from the Deluxe Edition, as well as an actual Birdhouse deck.
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