Tony Hawk has expressed support for a remake of Tony Hawk's Underground. Released in 2003, the adventure-focused spin-off of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater was quite popular at the time and was followed by a sequel in 2004 for home consoles and PC. What set this installment apart was its emphasis on customization, player choices, and a story-driven campaign, features largely absent from the mainline Tony Hawk's Pro Skater entries.
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2024 with hints about the franchise's future. A few months later, fans were thrilled by the surprise announcement of remakes for the third and fourth installments. Now, it seems more likely that the publisher could revisit more entries in the franchise, especially one that's become a cult favorite among skateboarding fans.
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Speaking with Screen Rant at the recent Tony Hawk's Pro Skater Fest, the legendary skater and face of the franchise confirmed he would "campaign" for a Tony Hawk's Underground remake. However, he noted that the decision isn't his to make, adding that he's "working with a much bigger company that's a lot smarter than [him]," possibly hinting at uncertainty over whether a remake of the spin-off would be feasible. Hawk also implied that the decision depends on the upcoming game's financial performance, suggesting it's too early to discuss another remake candidate for the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater franchise, while the current one hasn't even been released yet.
Rumors of a Tony Hawk's Underground Remake Have Already Been Swirling
Speculation about Bam Margera's appearance in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 quickly sparked rumors of a potential Underground remake. Some fans suggested that Activision's willingness to move past the actor's controversies could signal a broader openness to future remakes. However, others argued that this alone isn't enough to suggest a THUG remake is in the works. More likely, the company will wait to assess the upcoming remake's sales before deciding if another remastered entry makes financial sense.
While the future of the franchise remains uncertain, many fans believe that Pro Skater 3+4 shouldn't be the final remake. Skateboarding enthusiasts claim that the Underground games' bold, individualistic approach makes them ideal candidates for a creative revival, not just a visual upgrade. Encouragingly, Activision appears open to innovation, with Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 already confirmed to include a brand-new park. So, if the upcoming remake performs well commercially, a modernized edition of Tony Hawk's Underground 1 and 2 might not be such a distant dream.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 83 /100 Critics Rec: 88%
- Released
- July 11, 2025
- ESRB
- Teen / Lyrics, Mild Blood, Mild Violence
- Developer(s)
- Iron Galaxy
- Publisher(s)
- Activision
WHERE TO PLAY
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 4
- Genre(s)
- Sports
