Mastering Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4: Five Essential Tips to Begin Shredding Immediately

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So, guess what? Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 is finally out, well, sort of. If you were among the eager ones who snagged the Digital Deluxe Edition, you’re in luck—you can dive into it right now. Everybody else, hang tight, it’s coming your way on July 11 for all the biggies: Xboxes, PlayStations, the whole shebang. And yeah, if you’ve got Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass, you’re golden from day one. Talk about sweet!

Anyway, Tony Hawk games are kind of the best, right? I mean, endless hours trying to pull off tricks in the game, then promptly failing miserably at the local park with my buddies. Those were the days. And now, we get a fresh spin on 3 + 4 with a bunch of the old crew, eight new shredders, even some hidden ones like Andy Anderson and Bam Margera. Oh, and the soundtrack? Let’s just say you’ll be headbanging while trying not to eat pavement.

Alright, enough nostalgia—let’s talk tips. The skating journey can be a wild ride, so here’s my totally non-expert rundown of starting points.

Now, don’t go thinking you’re some hotshot right out the gate. Start slow on the streets: ollies, kickflips, you know, the basics. Street smarts rule before you go trying to grind every rail in sight. Speaking of which, grind a bit longer and mix those tricks around. It’s like cooking, I guess—more spice, better dish. Who knew skateboarding has recipe rules.

Ah yes, the goals. Mighty list, isn’t it? I tend to start with the ones that feel like a scavenger hunt (those SKATE letters—what a trip!). Kind of gets you familiar with each level’s nooks and crannies. Foundry has a route that’s so nice you kinda wanna frame it and put it on the wall. Once you get comfy, backtrack some, and try ticking off everything to unlock those beastly Pro Goals. Trust me, it’s worth it.

Oh, and bailing—it’s not just for the faint-hearted. Advanced trickers, know this: you’re gonna faceplant. A lot. So when you’re airborne, thinking "uh, oh," roll out ASAP. Save those teeth—or at least your dignity—and hold onto your Special meter while you’re at it.

Explore. Each park is like a treasure map without the pirates. Which is a pity, now that I think about it. Figure out spots for scoring insane multipliers. Like that ticket office run in College. Two rails, half-pipes, a score fest waiting to happen. There’s always some golden line just begging to be discovered.

Heavy investment alert! I’m a sucker for Hangtime, Air, and Speed. Stat points are your friends. Imagine trying to clear benches without them. Face meets pavement. Enough said.

So, uh, yeah—have fun falling over as you learn the ropes in THPS 3 + 4. Oh, and Tony himself walks you through a tutorial that’s pretty ace. Who better than the legend, right?

Heads up if you bought the Deluxe: today could be your lucky day. Xbox players with Deluxe Editions can jump in early, including playing as Doom Slayer. Because, why not? It’s Tony Hawk, after all. Everyone else—mark July 11 on your calendars. Shred time’s coming!