Five Tips for Getting Started: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4

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Alright, so Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 just dropped for early access if you went all out on the Digital Deluxe pre-order. The actual release is set for July 11 across all the usual suspects: Xbox, PlayStation, PC, Switch. And Game Pass subscribers? You’re in for a treat with day-one access.

Anyway — wait, where was I? Yeah, for anyone who’s spent too many hours attempting virtual tricks they’d never try in real life, this is, like, a big moment. I mean, these games, they’re not just games, right? It’s a whole vibe. So, what’s new, you ask? Well, they’ve ramped up everything. More skaters (seriously, Bam Margera is back), killer new parks, and a playlist that slaps. It’s like throwing a party with a bunch of your favorite tunes from back in the day mixed with some fresh beats. Why do I even notice the music first? No idea. It just stuck with me.

But hey, before you dive headfirst into this mayhem, maybe let’s talk skating strategies. If you’re just starting out, focus on street tricks. Nail those ollies and kickflips first — they’re the bread and butter. Grind some rails, get your timing down, then you can start going all multiplier crazy. Street’s the place to start. Take it from someone who’s spent way too much time pretending I’m Tony Hawk… without leaving the couch.

Goals. Focus on goals. It’s how you unlock new parks. I tend to knock out those collectible Goals first. You know, like picking up all the S-K-A-T-E letters. It’s a neat way to learn the lay of the land. Sometimes you just gotta embrace the chaos and let it flow.

But don’t stress if you wipe out on a half-pipe. I mean, it happens. If you’re about to face-plant, hit RT and bail. Yeah, pull out. Save your score. Save your… pride? Maybe.

And you know what’s fun? Finding those sweet spots in each park where you can rack up points. It’s like discovering a hidden treasure. I’ve got a favorite spot behind a ticket office. Can’t explain why, just feels right.

Then there’s the whole Create-A-Skater thing. You can really put your own spin on it. I mean, I was genuinely stoked to kit out my skater with some New Balance kicks.

So, if you’ve got the Digital Deluxe, congrats, dive in early. If you’re on Game Pass, just hold tight until July 11.

Alright — that’s my mess of thoughts. Get out there and shred. Or stay in and shred virtually. Both work, honestly.