Summary<\/h3>\n\n- Tony Hawk\u2019s Pro Skater 3 + 4<\/em><\/strong><\/a> <\/em>is available today in early access for those who pre-ordered the Digital Deluxe Edition.<\/li>\n
- Tony Hawk\u2019s Pro Skater 3 + 4 launches for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox PC, Battle.net, Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4 on July 11 \u2013 and it\u2019ll arrive day one with Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.<\/li>\n
- Tony Hawk\u2019s Pro Skater 3 + 4<\/em> supports Smart Delivery, Xbox Cloud Gaming, and Xbox Play Anywhere on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Xbox PC.<\/li>\n
- To help get your feet planted, we\u2019ve put together a few general tips for you to consider when embarking on your skateboarding journey in Tony Hawk\u2019s Pro Skater 3 + 4.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
Like many of you, the Tony Hawk games hold a special place in our gaming hearts, with many hours spent trying to master the intricacies of video game skateboarding \u2013 and then going outside to try even a fraction of these at our local parks (with limited to no success).<\/p>\n
Tony Hawk\u2019s Pro Skater 3 + 4<\/em><\/strong><\/a> is a revamped version of two classic games, but now with a returning roster of iconic skaters including eight new faces plus secret skaters like Andy Anderson and Bam Margera, new parks, and a rocking soundtrack that includes some returning favorites and a slew of new artists to enjoy. Whether you want to play as an iconic skateboarder like Tony Hawk or Rodney Mullen, build your own persona with an in-depth Create-A-Skater feature, or craft your dream skatepark in Create-A-Park, THPS 3 + 4 <\/em>has a ton of features to keep you shredding for a long time.<\/p>\nIt can take some time to get a handle on any THPS game, especially if it\u2019s your first foray into the series. To help get your feet planted, I\u2019ve put together a few general tips for you to consider when embarking on your skateboarding journey.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/THPS_Launch_Kona_Tony_UNBRANDED_16x9_FINAL-9147fd8d99b0f64c6591-1900x1268.jpg\")
<\/figure>\nStart on the Street<\/strong><\/h3>\nLanding tricks is one of the keys to these games, letting you pull off moves like Impossible Flips, 50-50 Grinds, 360 Melons, and more. Learning how to string a variety of them together can help boost your Special meter. But if you\u2019re just starting out, work on pulling off street tricks like ollies and kickflips first to get your timing right, then move onto grinding rails, benches, curbs and more.<\/p>\n
Later, you can try stringing flip tricks in the middle of your grinds, which can start to add a multiplier to your score \u2014 the wider variety of tricks you weave into your grinds, the stronger your multiplier can become. Eventually you\u2019ll get a pretty good idea of how these all fit together, allowing you to transition these skills to ramps and more, but I recommend you start on the street and go from there.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/THPS_Launch_Shipyard_Bam_UNBRANDED_16x9_FINAL-8b764a3f328e332fa6a7-1900x1268.jpg\")
<\/figure>\nFocus on Goals<\/strong><\/h3>\nChecking off Goals on each of the levels is how you advance in THPS 3 + 4<\/em>, and some are easier to accomplish than others. The best part is that you don\u2019t have to complete all of them to unlock additional Parks. I\u2019ve found that, as you\u2019re starting out, it\u2019s usually the most fun to try and check off as many of the \u201ccollect-a-thon\u201d Goals first, like collecting all the letters of S-K-A-T-E.<\/p>\nIn doing so, you start to get more familiar with the layout of these levels. For example, in Foundry, you\u2019ll see that the order in which you can collect the letters is a well-designed run for you to skate through. Keep that route in mind when you want to start mixing up flip tricks and grinds the next time through. Later, you can come back to these Parks and work on checking off all the Goals \u2013 once you do you\u2019ll gain access to even more challenging Pro Goals.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/THPS_Launch_MovieStudio_Kareem_UNBRANDED_16x9_FINAL-c9b8f374d822afff7f12-1900x1268.jpg\")
<\/figure>\nDon\u2019t Forget to Bail<\/strong><\/h3>\nAs your skills get more refined, you\u2019ll start to tackle half-pipes, one of the most exciting parts of the game \u2013 and one of the hardest to master. It will take some time to get your 360 Melons just right, or when to try and pull off a flip trick while airborne. Eventually you may start to integrate these half-pipes into your multiplier score, but you may find yourself misjudging the landing. If it looks like your face is about to eat a pile of dirt, press RT to pull out of your maneuver to not only save some teeth, but retain your Special meter from wiping out.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/THPS_Launch_Shipyard_Andy_UNBRANDED_16x9_FINAL-e269a4102994ce1f536f-1900x1268.jpg\")
<\/figure>\nFinding Pockets<\/strong><\/h3>\nThe more you explore and skate around each of these Parks, the more you\u2019ll discover some nice pockets where you can build your Special meter and run up the score \u2013 helping you check off the more advanced Goals like High Score, Pro Score, and potentially Sick Score. I like to find a nice run of rails to grind up where I can mix in some 50-50s into Impossible Flips, boosting my multiplier.<\/p>\n
For example, one of my favorites is behind the ticket office on College, which has a long, curved hallway with two parallel rails leading to a half-pipe on each side. Stringing these grinds together and mixing in some Rail Crosses quickly boosts the score multiplayer. And if I\u2019m feeling adventurous at the end, pulling off some tricks on the half-pipe can yield an even bigger score. Every level has something fun like this to discover, like a pool to carve up or a well-placed vert ramp to play around with. You just need to get out there and find it.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/THPS_Launch_Pinball__UNBRANDED_16x9_FINAL-798d853d9e3a5929abe2-1900x1268.jpg\")
<\/figure>\nInvest Hangtime, Air, and Speed<\/strong><\/h3>\nTHPS 3 + 4<\/em> has an awesome Create-A-Skater feature with a bunch of clothing and style options \u2013 I was stoked to see that I could equip a pair of New Balance Andrew Reynolds on my virtual self. As you progress through the game, you can uncover Stat Points hidden throughout each of the Parks that you can later allocate to any skater to customize them even further.<\/p>\nI\u2019ve found that putting points into Hangtime, Air, and Speed is my path to success \u2013 each one is foundational to just about every facet of THPS 3+4<\/em>. Whether you\u2019re trying to land a jump between rails, clear some benches, or need just a little more air to pull off a 720, consider putting your points in here first before investing in other areas.<\/p>\nI hope this onboarding <\/em>has helped you with getting started in Tony Hawk\u2019s Pro Skater 3 + 4<\/em>. I would also recommend newcomers and vets check out the excellent tutorial (narrated by Tony), which does a great job of introducing you to the game and many of its mechanics.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/THPS_Launch_Foundry_DoomSlayer_UNBRANDED_16x9_01_FINAL-e5021dfb9fa0b889f457-1900x1268.jpg\")
<\/figure>\nIf you pre-ordered the Digital Deluxe Edition<\/strong>, you can start playing Tony Hawk\u2019s Pro Skater 3 + 4<\/em><\/strong> today with early access for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Xbox PC, which includes gnarly content like the Doom Slayer as a playable skater; Game Pass members can pick up the Deluxe Edition Upgrade<\/em><\/strong> to start playing early as well. The standard edition of Tony Hawk\u2019s Pro Skater 3 + 4<\/em><\/strong><\/a> will launch July 11, and is available day one with Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.<\/p>\n
Like many of you, the Tony Hawk games hold a special place in our gaming hearts, with many hours spent trying to master the intricacies of video game skateboarding \u2013 and then going outside to try even a fraction of these at our local parks (with limited to no success).<\/p>\n
Tony Hawk\u2019s Pro Skater 3 + 4<\/em><\/strong><\/a> is a revamped version of two classic games, but now with a returning roster of iconic skaters including eight new faces plus secret skaters like Andy Anderson and Bam Margera, new parks, and a rocking soundtrack that includes some returning favorites and a slew of new artists to enjoy. Whether you want to play as an iconic skateboarder like Tony Hawk or Rodney Mullen, build your own persona with an in-depth Create-A-Skater feature, or craft your dream skatepark in Create-A-Park, THPS 3 + 4 <\/em>has a ton of features to keep you shredding for a long time.<\/p>\n It can take some time to get a handle on any THPS game, especially if it\u2019s your first foray into the series. To help get your feet planted, I\u2019ve put together a few general tips for you to consider when embarking on your skateboarding journey.<\/p>\n Landing tricks is one of the keys to these games, letting you pull off moves like Impossible Flips, 50-50 Grinds, 360 Melons, and more. Learning how to string a variety of them together can help boost your Special meter. But if you\u2019re just starting out, work on pulling off street tricks like ollies and kickflips first to get your timing right, then move onto grinding rails, benches, curbs and more.<\/p>\n Later, you can try stringing flip tricks in the middle of your grinds, which can start to add a multiplier to your score \u2014 the wider variety of tricks you weave into your grinds, the stronger your multiplier can become. Eventually you\u2019ll get a pretty good idea of how these all fit together, allowing you to transition these skills to ramps and more, but I recommend you start on the street and go from there.<\/p>\n Checking off Goals on each of the levels is how you advance in THPS 3 + 4<\/em>, and some are easier to accomplish than others. The best part is that you don\u2019t have to complete all of them to unlock additional Parks. I\u2019ve found that, as you\u2019re starting out, it\u2019s usually the most fun to try and check off as many of the \u201ccollect-a-thon\u201d Goals first, like collecting all the letters of S-K-A-T-E.<\/p>\n In doing so, you start to get more familiar with the layout of these levels. For example, in Foundry, you\u2019ll see that the order in which you can collect the letters is a well-designed run for you to skate through. Keep that route in mind when you want to start mixing up flip tricks and grinds the next time through. Later, you can come back to these Parks and work on checking off all the Goals \u2013 once you do you\u2019ll gain access to even more challenging Pro Goals.<\/p>\n As your skills get more refined, you\u2019ll start to tackle half-pipes, one of the most exciting parts of the game \u2013 and one of the hardest to master. It will take some time to get your 360 Melons just right, or when to try and pull off a flip trick while airborne. Eventually you may start to integrate these half-pipes into your multiplier score, but you may find yourself misjudging the landing. If it looks like your face is about to eat a pile of dirt, press RT to pull out of your maneuver to not only save some teeth, but retain your Special meter from wiping out.<\/p>\n The more you explore and skate around each of these Parks, the more you\u2019ll discover some nice pockets where you can build your Special meter and run up the score \u2013 helping you check off the more advanced Goals like High Score, Pro Score, and potentially Sick Score. I like to find a nice run of rails to grind up where I can mix in some 50-50s into Impossible Flips, boosting my multiplier.<\/p>\n For example, one of my favorites is behind the ticket office on College, which has a long, curved hallway with two parallel rails leading to a half-pipe on each side. Stringing these grinds together and mixing in some Rail Crosses quickly boosts the score multiplayer. And if I\u2019m feeling adventurous at the end, pulling off some tricks on the half-pipe can yield an even bigger score. Every level has something fun like this to discover, like a pool to carve up or a well-placed vert ramp to play around with. You just need to get out there and find it.<\/p>\n THPS 3 + 4<\/em> has an awesome Create-A-Skater feature with a bunch of clothing and style options \u2013 I was stoked to see that I could equip a pair of New Balance Andrew Reynolds on my virtual self. As you progress through the game, you can uncover Stat Points hidden throughout each of the Parks that you can later allocate to any skater to customize them even further.<\/p>\n I\u2019ve found that putting points into Hangtime, Air, and Speed is my path to success \u2013 each one is foundational to just about every facet of THPS 3+4<\/em>. Whether you\u2019re trying to land a jump between rails, clear some benches, or need just a little more air to pull off a 720, consider putting your points in here first before investing in other areas.<\/p>\n I hope this onboarding <\/em>has helped you with getting started in Tony Hawk\u2019s Pro Skater 3 + 4<\/em>. I would also recommend newcomers and vets check out the excellent tutorial (narrated by Tony), which does a great job of introducing you to the game and many of its mechanics.<\/p>\n If you pre-ordered the Digital Deluxe Edition<\/strong>, you can start playing Tony Hawk\u2019s Pro Skater 3 + 4<\/em><\/strong> today with early access for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Xbox PC, which includes gnarly content like the Doom Slayer as a playable skater; Game Pass members can pick up the Deluxe Edition Upgrade<\/em><\/strong> to start playing early as well. The standard edition of Tony Hawk\u2019s Pro Skater 3 + 4<\/em><\/strong><\/a> will launch July 11, and is available day one with Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.<\/p>\n<\/figure>\nStart on the Street<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/figure>\nFocus on Goals<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/figure>\nDon\u2019t Forget to Bail<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/figure>\nFinding Pockets<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/figure>\nInvest Hangtime, Air, and Speed<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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