Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 release date – and you can play it right now
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 is nearly here to serve up some serious gnar, and if you've preordered its Digital Deluxe Edition, you can dive in right now.
Call us Bernadette Nere, because we're all set to shred. Tony Hawk's game collection might not have always hit the mark as Neversoft intended, but the nostalgia tied to the series remains a tangible mix of teenage angst, punk rock anthems, and rebellious attitude that players find hard to let go of. This was never more evident than with the release of Tony Hawk 's Pro Skater 1 + 2, the bundle of revamped classic skaters that satisfied players' longing for the good old days of causing mischief in their hometown and kickflipping gaps everywhere.
The series is arguably the most addictive in the sports gaming arena, and it's just as accessible, as everyone has at least a bit of fondness for tearing it up with their mates. Now, the series is back for more, complete with some bonus content for good measure. The Doom Slayer and Revenant from the Doom franchise feature in the Digital Deluxe edition of the game, while collaborations with SpongeBob SquarePants and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are also slated to add some extra fun to the game, even if you've devoted your life to mastering every corner of these games.
The upcoming game is set to be a thrilling experience, particularly for Xbox Game Pass users (who were recently reminded of the skateboarding game's imminent arrival alongside Minami Lane in the first July Xbox Game Pass update). It's hoped this will pave the way for more skateboarding fun ahead of the eagerly anticipated live-service reboot of the Skate series. It's also an exciting time for Nintendo Switch 2 players, with the game making a splash on the console and potentially tipping the scales in the Nintendo Switch 2 vs Steam Deck debate.
However, we'll have to wait until the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 release date to truly see what the game has to offer. So when can we start pulling off tricks until dawn? Here's what you need to know.
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 release date
The Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 release date is Thursday, July 10 at 9pm PDT, and Friday, July 11 at 12am EDT / 5am BST. The release date of Friday, July 11 has been long confirmed by the game's developers, and the release time is an estimate based on the launch time of the game's early access period, which kicked off at this exact time on Tuesday, July 8.
The game is currently available in early access for players who have preordered its Digital Deluxe Edition, so if you're eager to dive in, you can do so immediately. It's a positive development for those with a fondness for nostalgia, and even more so for the realm of skating games. If you were born to cause a stir, now is your moment.
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