The wait is finally over for Tony Hawk fans, as Activision has officially announced the remake of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 and 4, dubbed Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4. The new collection will launch on July 11th across Xbox, PlayStation, PC, and the Nintendo Switch, as well as being available for subscribers of Game Pass Ultimate and Game Pass PC.

The remake will include all the content from the original games, alongside some modern additions, such as brand-new parks and a handful of current skaters like Olympic stars Rayssa Leal and Yuto Horigome. They'll join the original cast, including the likes of Bucky Lasek, Steve Caballero, Kareem Campbell, Elissa Steamer, Chad Muska, Rodney Mullen, and, of course, Tony Hawk.

The new game is being developed by Iron Galaxy Studios, which worked with Vicarious Visions — now a part of Blizzard — on the previous remake. The game's soundtrack will feature classic songs from Motörhead, Gang Starr, KRS-One, and others, "alongside new tracks that capture the spirit of modern skate culture." Additionally, the game will support cross-platform online multiplayer for up to eight skaters.

The original remakes were well-received updates of some true classics, and the new game will be launching at a very interesting time for skateboarding games. In addition to clever indie releases like Skate City, OlliOlli World, and the upcoming Skate Story, EA is also bringing back its long-dormant Skate series. This influx of new skateboarding games could signal a resurgence in popularity for the genre.

The remake's announcement comes at a time when skateboarding is experiencing a surge in mainstream popularity, thanks in part to its inclusion in the 2020 Olympics. The sport's increased visibility has led to a renewed interest in skateboarding games, and the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater series has always been at the forefront of the genre.

With its July 11th release date, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 is poised to capitalize on the current skateboarding craze. The game's updated graphics, new skaters, and modern soundtrack will likely appeal to both old and new fans of the series. As the gaming industry continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see how this remake fits into the larger landscape of skateboarding games.

For fans of the series, the wait is almost over. Get ready to grab your board and hit the halfpipe once again, as Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 is set to launch on July 11th.