Tony Hawk Wants Underground Remastered Just as Much as You Do

Tony Hawk fans have been asking for it for years: when is Tony Hawk’s Underground getting the same remaster treatment as the Pro Skater series? Now we’ve got confirmation that the man himself wants it just as badly.

Speaking with Screen Rant at THPS Fest, Tony Hawk said he’s willing to do everything in his power to make it happen—but it’s not really up to him. While Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 is set to drop in July 2025, a THUG remaster hasn’t even been seriously discussed yet.

"I'll campaign all I can, but I'm working with a much bigger company that's a lot smarter than me."

That’s about as direct as it gets. Hawk didn’t hide the fact that it’s all down to Activision. The success of the THPS 3 + 4 remaster will likely determine what comes next for the franchise.

It’s a bit ironic. Underground is arguably just as iconic as the Pro Skater games, but it’s been left untouched while THPS 1 + 2 got a slick and well-received remaster back in 2020. Fans were thrilled with that revival—and have been hungry for more ever since.

Unlike the Pro Skater games, Tony Hawk’s Underground put players into a story-driven career mode. You started as a nobody, grinding your way through sketchy parks and street challenges until you became a sponsored pro. It had a gritty vibe, customizable characters, and even let you get off your board and explore.

It wasn’t just about high scores—it was about building a legacy. For a lot of players, it’s the game that defined the series.

"Yeah, we haven’t even released this game." (Hawk, when asked if Activision hinted at a THUG remaster after THPS 3 + 4.)

That quote says a lot. There’s no master plan. No multi-title roadmap. Everything’s still being decided one remaster at a time.

In fact, THPS 3 + 4 almost didn’t happen at all. It was canceled back in 2022, and only recently revived for release. So while things are moving again, Activision is being very careful with how it handles the franchise, probably because the last original entry, Pro Skater 5, bombed in 2015.

Tony Hawk’s Game History

Here’s every Tony Hawk game rated by Metacritic so far:

As you can see, Underground is right up there with the best of them. That 90 Metacritic score wasn’t a fluke—it was a turning point.

Activision. That’s really it. They’re going slow. Maybe too slow. It’s been five years between THPS 1 + 2 and 3 + 4. That tells you they’re being ultra-cautious with greenlighting future remasters.

Meanwhile, EA is reviving Skate, and indie sims like Session and Skate XL have carved out their own niches. But there’s still nothing like the wild, over-the-top vibe of Underground. If anything, the timing is perfect to bring it back.

If THPS 3 + 4 performs well, maybe. If fans make enough noise, probably. The fact that Tony Hawk is vocally behind the idea gives it a real shot. But it’s going to take a push—especially from the people who grew up throwing down in New Jersey and Moscow back in 2003.

So yeah, get loud. Campaign with him.

Tony Hawk’s Underground Remaster isn’t dead—but it’s definitely waiting for a signal.