Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3 + 4 Release Times Confirmed Globally

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 officially drops on July 11, but your time zone decides when exactly you’ll be able to jump in. For most players, the launch happens at 12:01am local time. That’s right—whether you’re in New York, London, São Paulo, or Sydney, the game unlocks just after midnight in your own region. A few players already got in earlier thanks to deluxe edition access, but the global rollout is now fully mapped out.

Global release times for standard access (July 11, 2025 at 12:01am local time):

• AEST (Sydney)
• BRT (São Paulo)
• BST (London)
• CEST (Berlin)
• EDT (New York)
• GST (Dubai)
• JST (Tokyo)
• PDT (Los Angeles)

Every region unlocks at the same local time. Midnight hits, and the game is live. No synchronized global launch means your timezone rules the moment. This old-school approach works well for a game that’s all about flow, feel, and freedom. It’s a remake, sure, but THPS 3 + 4 aims to capture the attitude that made the originals timeless.

If you’ve been waiting for a reason to pick up the board again, this is it. THPS 3 + 4 combines two of the most iconic entries in the franchise into one remastered package. Bigger trick sets, more parks, updated graphics, and a soundtrack built for chaos are all included. Activision is also throwing in a new competition: the first player to get all in-game achievements wins a real-life set of 24-carat gold skateboard trucks worth £100,000. Not a bad way to show you can grind.

Players who picked up the digital deluxe edition have had early access since July 8. On Steam and Battle.net, access opened up even earlier at 9pm local time on July 7. That gave PC skaters a proper head start. The rest of the world now joins the session across all platforms, including those playing via Xbox Game Pass.

IGN gave the remake an 8 out of 10, saying:

“Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 proves yet again the series’ over-the-top skateboarding formula is totally timeless, even if some of the changes to THPS4 miss the mark and the soundtrack has been fumbled.”

The soundtrack is already causing debate online. While the gameplay sticks close to its arcade roots—fast combos, air flips, wallrides—the music mix is where some fans are feeling the hit. That said, there’s still enough punch in the playlist to send you hurtling down a halfpipe with confidence. And the new parks do a good job of mixing the old-school layout with a few surprise twists.

The remake’s visuals are also worth pointing out. Clean and sharp but not too polished, the style leans into vibrant, cartoon-realism that fits the over-the-top tricks and impossible combos. Controls are tight, air-time feels just right, and experienced players will notice tiny tweaks that improve flow without messing with muscle memory.

Online features bring the usual score challenges and combo contests. While cross-play isn't a headline, shared leaderboards and event tracking give this version a bit more staying power. Activision seems focused on giving THPS 3 + 4 a longer tail than previous remasters. That means events, competitions, and maybe even DLC if interest holds.

If you're just now loading the game and wondering what to expect, the career mode pulls from both titles and blends their layouts. Tony Hawk, Bam Margera, and Rodney Mullen are back, joined by new-gen skaters to balance the roster. Expect to rack up points fast but also hit the restart button a few times if you're chasing 100% perfection.

Whether you’re backflipping in Tokyo or hitting rails in LA, it’s all about timing now. Make sure your console or PC is ready, double-check your time zone, and hit that download button if you haven’t already. The parks are open.

Movies That Make You Want to Skate After the Credits Roll

Some films don't just tell a skate story—they push you out the door with your board in hand. Lords of Dogtown is one of those. Based on real events, it follows the rise of the Z-Boys crew in 1970s Venice Beach. The movie nails the rough energy of skating when it was still new, raw, and more about rebellion than medals. Long hair, backyard pools, and homemade boards—it’s all there, filmed in that gritty, golden-hour light that makes you feel like you’re missing out if you're not on pavement.

What makes Lords of Dogtown so effective is how it balances character with style. You get to know Tony Alva, Stacy Peralta, and Jay Adams as teenagers trying to find something that feels like theirs. The film's energy doesn’t let up. When it ends, the urge to throw on vans and drop into a ramp is automatic. The soundtrack helps too, filled with '70s rock and tension-building instrumentals that match the motion.

Mid90s hits differently, but it’s just as effective. Jonah Hill’s directorial debut focuses on Stevie, a quiet kid in LA who finds his first real sense of belonging through a local skate crew. The movie avoids turning skating into a joke or a superpower. It shows the grind, the falls, the awkward moments when you try to fit into a world you don’t yet understand. Its tight 4:3 aspect ratio and low-fi camera work make it feel like something found on an old VHS.

Where Mid90s wins is in how it captures those early skating years—the times when you're not good, but you're obsessed. The group dynamics, the city spots, the casual danger of traffic-heavy streets and loose pavement. It makes you remember being a kid trying something new without knowing what it might turn into. It makes you want to pick up a board and ride until the wheels wear out.