Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 Won’t Be Open World

Activision had announced that Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 would be released on PS5 and PS4 platforms on July 11, 2025, but an important detail was shared from this game that fans were eagerly waiting for. The company confirmed that Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 4 will not include the open world structure of the original game. Instead, all of the game’s levels have been redesigned to suit the classic two-minute time format.

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 Returns with a Two-Minute Format

According to Activision, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 4’s levels have been arranged to suit a two-minute time limit format like the first three games in the series. This format requires players to race against time to complete certain challenges in each level. However, this completely eliminates the open world structure in the original game, where players can freely roam the maps and complete tasks at their own pace.

This change has caused great disappointment among fans. Especially since Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 4 is seen as a bridge game where the series steps into open-world gameplay, this change has caused even more criticism. The detailed missions and sense of freedom in the original game seem to have been lost with the introduction of the time limit format.

Many fans think that this change affects the nostalgic appeal of the game. In particular, it is stated that helping prisoners in Alcatraz, races and creative goals specific to different locations, which are among the original missions of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 4, may not be included in the game due to the two-minute format.

However, some players argue that this decision was made to stick to the old format of the series. However, in general, fans think that a solution where both open-world and time limit modes can be offered together would be better.

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 will be released on July 11, 2025. However, these structural changes have sparked controversy, especially among fans looking for nostalgia. How much the game will retain its original spirit will become clear after its release.

Read More: The Last of Us Themed DualSense Introduced