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Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 roster is wild: from Bam Margera to Doom Slayer
The Birdman is back with a brand-new game featuring some new faces and skate superstars
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After the phenomenal success of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2, the next instalment in this nostalgic remake series has finally been confirmed. Originally released in 2001 and 2002 respectively, this new bundle will give fans a chance to skate their favourite parks with glorious overhauled visuals and a roster featuring skate legends, modern stars and some out-there DLC characters. Let’s take a look at every skater confirmed for Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 so far, along with one rumour that refuses to die.
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Tony Hawk
The Birdman is back with plenty of friends in THPS3+4
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First appeared in: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater (1999)
Career: Of course, the Birdman himself will once again lead the roster in THPS3+4. Arguably, the most influential skateboarder of all time, Hawk was a skate icon from the early ‘80s to the early 2000s, pioneering the vert style and completing the first 900 in 1999.
Gameplay: Hawk proudly rocks the goofy stance and skates in the Vert style. His trademark 900 will likely return, along with the Double KF to Indy and 1-2-3-4 Air.
02
Yuto Horigome
Yuto Horigome is arguably the best skater in the world right now
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First appeared in: New skater
Career: This Tokyo-born athlete is one of the most decorated skaters in the world, with three SLS wins, two X Games golds and his crowning achievement – the first-ever gold medal in an Olympic skateboarding event (he's won two in total).
Gameplay: Horigome is one of the most technically gifted skaters of all time, capable of weaving together fluid grinds and slides.
03
Jamie Foy
First appeared in: New skater
Career: Floridian Jamie Foy is a modern-day skate legend, having been crowned Thrasher’s Skater of the Year for 2017 and 2024. He also has three X Games medals to his name.
Gameplay: Foy is a regular-footed skater and specialises in street style. Foy excels in daring grinds, so we expect his in-game counterpart to have exceptional balance.
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Zion Wright
Zion Wright at The Edge in NYC
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First appeared in: New skater
Career: After breaking into the pro scene in 2017, Zion Wright made waves in American skating after joining the USA Olympic skate team.
Gameplay: Wright skates in a regular stance and excels in both street and vert styles.
05
Letícia Bufoni
First appeared in: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 5 (2015)
Career: Brazilian skater Letícia Bufoni went pro when she was just 14 and was named the number one women’s street skateboarder from 2010-2013. She's the only female athlete to have won three X Games Gold medals in the same year.
Gameplay: This record-breaking, goofy skater is known for her daring tricks, including the first-ever airbourne rail grind. Her in-game counterpart has well-balanced stats and special tricks.
06
Margie Didal
First appeared in: New skater
Career: Margie Didal got her start in skating on the sun-kissed streets of Cebu City in the Philippines. She has participated in the 2020 Olympics, 2022 Red Bull Skate Level and the 2022 Asian Games.
Gameplay: This nimble street skater skates goofy and excels in catching air and nailing tricky grinds.
07
Chloe Covell
First appeared in: New skater
Career: The youngest skater in the THPS3+4 roster is 15-year-old Aussie Chloe Covell. She became the youngest X Games gold medallist in 2023 and competed in the Women’s street skating event at Paris 2024.
Gameplay: Covell skates in regular stance but is known for her outstanding switch tricks.
08
Bob Burnquist
First appeared in: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater (1999)
Career: This Brazilian-American has some incredible achievements under his belt, including, back in 2001, attaining the highest score in any X Games event.
Gameplay: Burnquist specialises in switch-stance skating. We expect his signature tick, the One-Footed Smith Grind, to return in THPS3+4.
09
Steve Caballero
First appeared in: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2 (2000)
Career: This Californian skater is a legend in the vert skating scene, having invented multiple tricks, including the Fakie 360 Aerial and the Frontslide Boardslide.
Gameplay: This goofy skater is a great option for players who focus on vert tricks, as his airborne tricks are the stuff of legend. His signature tricks include Hang 10, FS 540 and the Triple Kickflip.
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Kareem Campbell
First appeared in: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater (1999)
Career: Bursting onto the scene in the early '90s, Campbell became a legend after starring in several World Industries videos, including New World Order and Trilogy.
Gameplay: Campbell excels in air and spin tricks, with signature moves including the Frontflip, Kickflip Underflip and Casper Slide.
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Rune Glifberg
First appeared in: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater (1999)
Career: Nicknamed the Danish Destroyer, Glifberg is a legend in the European skate scene. He’s participated in every X Games (winning 12 medals) and represented Denmark at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
Gameplay: This seasoned skater has high hangtime, making him great for vert-focused players. His signature tricks include the Kickflip McTwist, Christ Air and One Foot Japan Air.
12
Eric Koston
First appeared in: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2 (2000)
Career: Thai-born and California-raised, Eric Koston’s career highlights include first-place finishes in the 2003 X Games and X Games Global Championship.
Gameplay: A street skater through and through, Koston is best suited for grinds, lips and flips. His signature tricks include the Kickflip Backflip, Lazer Flip and Manual Roll (great for linking tricks).
13
Bucky Lasek
First appeared in: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater (1999)
Career: Lasek’s impressive CV includes 13 X Games medals, including 10 golds. He has also had a successful Motocross career.
Gameplay: Skating in regular stance, Lasek is one of the best vert skaters in the roster. His signature trick – Bucky’s Backflip – is one of the highest scoring vert stricks in the series.
14
Rodney Mullen
First appeared in: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2 (2000)
Career: One of the original innovators in modern skateboarding, Mullen is credited with creating several staple tricks in the sport including the flat-ground Ollie, the kickflip, Heelflip, 360 flip and Impossible.
Gameplay: The street skating virtuoso is renowned for his flatground tricks, manuals and reverts, making him amazing at linking together long combos. His signature trick is the Darkslide, during which he grinds ledges wheel-side-up.
15
Chad Muska
First appeared in: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater (1999)
Career: Chad Muska kick-flipped his way into the street skating hall of fame in the late '90s as a member of Toy Machine and later Shorty’s, starring in legendary videos like Welcome to Hell and Fulfill the Dream.
Gameplay: This regular-stance skater is a good all-rounder with balanced stats across the board. His special tricks combine stylish flips with flashy manuals.
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Andrew Reynolds
First appeared in: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater (1999)
Career: Floridian skater Andrew Reynolds was one of the first skaters sponsored by Birdhouse and later founded Baker Skateboards.
Gameplay: Reynolds is best known for his stunning flips, including his real-life signature trick, the Frontside Flip.
17
Geoff Rowley
First appeared in: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater (1999)
Career: At age 18, Geoff Rowley escaped the cloudy skies of Liverpool, England, to skate with the best in California. He’s known for daring gap jumps and won Thrasher’s Skater of the Year in 2000.
Gameplay: Geoff is another well-rounded skater, capable of achieving high speeds and big jumps in regular stance.
18
Elissa Steamer
First appeared in: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater (1999)
Career: Elissa Steamer paved the way for female skaters worldwide, becoming the first woman to go pro in 1998. She’s won multiple X Games golds and was inducted into the Skateboarding Hall of Fame in 2015.
Gameplay: Elissa is known for her fluid street style, capable of chaining together tricks with effortless manuals.
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Jamie Thomas
First appeared in: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater (1999)
Career: Nicknamed ‘The Chief’, Thomas is another Toy Machine alumnus. The founder of Zero Skateboards secured his place in skating history in 1997 when he performed the Leap of Faith – ollying off a two-storey staircase.
Gameplay: Thomas skates fast and hard, capable of pulling of massive jumps with his high Air stat.
20
Rayssa Leal
First appeared in: New skater
Career: This Brazilian skater got her first taste of fame aged 11, when a video of her performing a Heelflip in a fairy costume went viral. Nine years on, she's one of the most influential figures in women’s skateboarding, having won the silver medal at the 2020 Olympics aged just 13.
Gameplay: While Leal’s stance is goofy, her tricks are anything but. She pulls together a wide variety of styles, pulling off technically stunning flip tricks, grinds and manuals with ease.
21
Aurélien Giraud
First appeared in: New skater
Career: The French pro is best known for winning a gold medal at the World Skateboarding Championship in 2023. He went on to represent his country at the 2020 Olympics.
Gameplay: Giraud is a street skater, so expect him to be great for complex flip tricks and fluid transitions.
22
Nora Vasconcellos
First appeared in: New skater
Career: Hailing from Pembroke, MA, this rising pro skates for Adidas and Welcome Skateboards.
Gameplay: Nora excels in tricking off ledges, rails and stairs.
23
Riley Hawk
First appeared in: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater HD (2012)
Career: Riley has followed in his famous father’s footsteps, riding for top skate brands Baker and Lakai footwear.
Gameplay: Riley is known for his versatility, so has a great set of well-balanced stats.
24
Nyjah Huston
First appeared in: Tony Hawk’s Project 8 (2006)
Career: Huston is a modern legend, holding multiple gold medals for both the X Games and SLS World Tour.
Gameplay: Huston is known for clearing huge jumps and is best suited to players who like to get big air and pull off some showy tricks.
25
Tyshawn Jones
First appeared in: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 (2020)
Career: Jones is known for his daring street tricks, rising to stardom with his appearance in the 2014 Supreme video, Cherry.
Gameplay: Jones excels in clearing large obstacles. If you’re after a street skater who can also hit some big air, he's the one for you.
26
Shane O' Neill
First appeared in: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 (2020)
Career: Australian pro Shane O’Neill is famous for his stand-out performances in competitions, scoring multiple golds at the X Games, SLS and Tampa Pro.
Gameplay: Shane’s flip tricks are the stuff of legend. If you want to show off on flat ground, his moveset is for you.
27
Leo Baker
First appeared in: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 (2020)
Career: Leo Baker has had a storied career, securing multiple medals and being the youngest X Games finalist at just 14.
Gameplay: Baker’s style is smooth and controlled, allowing them to effortlessly string together long trick chains.
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Lizzie Armanto
First appeared in: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 5 (2015)
Career: Armanto has multiple awards under her belt, including World Cup Skateboarding titles from 2010-2012.
Gameplay: Armanto is a renowned vert skater, so pick her for big air and flashy spins.
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Aori Nishimura
First appeared in: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 (2020)
Career: This Tokyo skater’s accolades include an X Games gold and World Skateboarding Championship title in 2019.
Gameplay: This street skater is defined by precise grinds, so if you’re looking for a skater with fantastic balance, she is a top pick.
30
Bam Margera (rumoured)
First appeared in: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 (2001)
Career: The CKY and Jackass star was originally not included on the roster for THPS3+4, but recently, rumours have swirled that Tony Hawk himself personally requested Bam be added to the line-up. We may have to wait for the game’s launch to find out if this fan-favourite will be playable once more.
Gameplay: This goofy skater is well-known for his daredevil antics and this is reflected in his special moves including the 540 Tailwhip and of course, The Jackass.
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Doom Slayer
(via the digital deluxe and collector's editions)
First appeared in: Doom (1993)
Career: The Doom Slayer is more known for his demon-slaying than he is for his skating. He now makes his THPS debut in the Digital Deluxe Edition. Rip and tear up the skate park with this iconic gaming hero.
Gameplay: Doom Slayer has two exclusive secret moves, but we’ll have to wait for the game to launch to discover them. In the trailer, we can see him grinding on his iconic chainsaw – will we see him bust out the BFG too?
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Revenant
(via the digital deluxe and collector's editions)
First appeared in: Doom II (1994)
Career: The Revenant is best known for being one of Doom Slayer’s most persistent foes in the Doom series, causing chaos with his shoulder-mounted flamethrowers.
Gameplay: Revenant also has two secret moves – one of which looks to be reference to the ever-persistent Doot meme.
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