Earlier this week, an update in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 hinted at the return of the beloved Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater franchise. Players discovered a skateboard park map, The Grind, which featured a banner with the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater logo and the date "03.04.25." This teaser aligns closely with the countdown clock now visible on the official Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater website, suggesting that an announcement is on the horizon.
The original Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater game was released by Activision in September 1999. Though the franchise’s 25th anniversary has passed, Tony Hawk revealed last year that he has been in talks with Activision about commemorating this milestone in some manner. He later confirmed that the series would continue, raising anticipation for future developments.
With the potential announcement, there are two main directions the franchise could take. One possibility is another remake similar to the successful Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2, which was released in 2020 and re-ignited interest in the series. Many speculate that sequels like Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 could be forthcoming. On the other hand, a new original game could also be in the works, as the franchise’s last full release was 2015’s Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 5. Reports have indicated that a new installment could debut as soon as this summer, lending credibility to these theories.
Former Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick shared an interesting anecdote about Hawk, recalling that he was living in his car when he struck the deal for the original Pro Skater game. Today, Hawk enjoys greater success, and fans are eager to see how the series will evolve, especially with the potential advantages of modern gaming consoles.
For further updates, stay tuned as everything unfolds leading up to the potential announcement on March 4, 2025.
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