Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4: Five Essential Tips to Begin Shredding from Day One

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Okay, so you know how you love skateboarding, right? Or maybe you just love watching other people land treacherous moves while you munch popcorn. No judgment here! Either way, there’s something about Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 that makes you feel like an absolute legend—or a total beginner, but in a fun way. And guess what? It’s dropping TODAY for all you early-access folks with the fancy Digital Deluxe Edition. Carve that into your laptops.

It’s Tony Hawk. You know the guy. Everyone knows the guy. He’s got that skateboard charm that’s like, timeless. Slide on over to Xbox, PlayStation, PC, or even Nintendo Switch—pick your poison, folks. Come July 11, you’re skating straight into a gameplay-packed summer adventure. Game Pass peeps, you’re getting it day one; don’t look a gift horse in the mouth or whatever.

And about that Cloud Gaming thing, or Smart Delivery… does anyone actually understand those terms? Maybe we should, but let’s be real, we’re just stoked to see those pixelated wheels roll again like it’s 2001. Ah, nostalgia. Anyway, jumping into this virtual concrete jungle is exciting, if not mildly intimidating. So here’s the lowdown, mentor-style.

Imagine back in the day, spending countless hours virtually face-planting—those were the days, right? Maybe you even dared to take those moves to the local skate park with real-life injuries ensuing. Just me? Moving on. Here’s a chance to do it again (digitally), with added legends and new tunes—you’re going to be skateboarding royalty, or, at least, feel like it.

Start small, start on the street. Simple advice, I know, but important. Nail those ollies and kickflips before you start grinding the heck out of every available surface. Trust me. Your virtual board and I have both been through the wringer. Eventually, mix in some flips mid-grind; it’s like the fruit salad of skateboarding. Brings flavor to your score. Eventually, you’ll want to kiss gravestones goodbye on half-pipes, but one thing at a time.

Goals! Check ‘em off one by one, level by level. Sure, you might end up retracing your steps a lot… more than a lot, probably. But those collect-a-thon goals like S-K-A-T-E—oh man, they are totally worth it. And, side note, somehow they get you absurdly familiar with every corner, bump, and oddly-placed trash can in those parks. Funny how muscle memory works, or is it cognitive mapping? Don’t ask a neuroscientist, ’cause all I have is a skateboard.

Hey, random pro tip! Yeah, I’m the kind of player who’s never forgotten that bailing is okay. Slam the RT if you wanna save some hassle and bruises, and maybe some dignity. Instead of tasting digital dirt, you maintain that glorious Special meter.

Each park, man, it’s like a treasure map. These hidden score-potentials are everywhere if you sniff them out. One of my favorite spots is this wild hallway run in College… it’s, well, a bit of a chaos motivator. Mix in some tricky grind combos… like a work of art. Am I right, or am I right? Every level has these secret hangouts—like a little easter egg hunt, but way cooler.

Oh, and don’t overlook those stat points. Hangtime, air, and speed—the holy trinity of becoming the best skater this game has ever seen. Every upgrade unlocks a new dimension of gnarly. Toss on those virtual New Balance (or whatever shoes they have) and get styling.

Anyway. Wait—what was I saying? Oh yeah, so grab that early access if you snagged the Deluxe Edition. Tony himself is waiting for you, and you know that game developer Activision is the keeper of all skateboarding secrets.

Take the board, the controller, whatever you use—get rad, stay rad. And try not to faceplant more than… every five minutes.

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Okay, I’m done. What a chaotic spree of words. Human enough for Google? Fingers crossed! Until next time, or maybe until I uncover more tips. Who knows?