Tony Hawk may no longer be breaking records with new tricks, but when it comes to the future of his video game legacy, he’s still in the grind. The legendary skater says he’ll “campaign all I can” for a remaster of Tony Hawk’s Underground, even if the latest Activision project—Pro Skater 3 + 4—hasn't even hit shelves yet.

Skater Icon Tony Hawk Hopes For More Than Just Pro Skater Remasters

In interviews at the recent THPS Fest, Hawk was upfront about his hopes for the series. While he’s clearly excited about the upcoming Pro Skater 3 + 4 remasters, he wants more—specifically, he wants the Underground games to get the same treatment.

“I always have aspirations,” Hawk said. “It’s not up to me generally. I’ll campaign all I can, but I’m working with a much bigger company that’s a lot smarter than me.”

That bigger company, of course, is Activision. And so far, the publisher hasn’t signaled any plans beyond the THPS 3 + 4 releases. Hawk admits there’s been no talk about Underground remakes yet. “Yeah, we haven’t even released this game,” he added when pressed.

Why Tony Hawk’s Underground Deserves A Second Life

Tony Hawk’s Underground dropped in 2003 and quickly became more than just a skating game. It introduced a story mode, let players skate off the board, and packed in a ton of variety with side missions and character customization. For many fans, it’s the high point of the series—even more than the Pro Skater titles.

While the Pro Skater games focused on perfecting the combo-based skating formula, Underground took a different route. It gave players a sense of progression, personality, and freedom. It was almost a genre shift wrapped in a skateboard deck.

That’s why the hype around THPS 3 + 4 isn’t just nostalgia. It’s hope. Hope that Activision will see enough success in these remasters to justify bringing Underground and its sequel back into the fold.

Activision Is Playing It Safe With The Tony Hawk Franchise

The truth is, Activision is moving cautiously. After the mixed reception to Pro Skater 5 and the long gap between the 1+2 remasters and now 3+4, the publisher doesn’t seem ready to fully commit to reviving the entire series.

The THPS 3+4 remasters were actually pulled from development for a time before being reinstated—a move likely influenced by Hawk’s own involvement and enthusiasm. It’s a remix of old games that’s only loosely tied to the publisher’s confidence in the series’ profitability.

Still, the inclusion of Bam Margera as a secret character—added after Hawk insisted on it—shows that Hawk’s voice still matters. If he’s willing to push for Underground, there’s at least a chance he could make it happen.

Fans, Tony Hawk, And The Skate Genre’s Next Chapter

The skateboarding genre has shifted a lot since the early 2000s. With EA working on a new Skate game and smaller titles like Session and Skate XL filling the gap, fan-favorite series like Tony Hawk’s are stuck in a weird place.

But Underground doesn’t just appeal to old fans. Its mix of open-world exploration, story, and over-the-top antics would likely connect with today’s gamers. Open-world games are bigger than ever. A well-done THUG remake could tap into that, offering something both nostalgic and fresh.

Whether Activision sees it that way is another question. For now, Tony Hawk is doing what he can—camping for Underground like it’s one last trick he wants to land.

“I’ll campaign all I can,” he says. And for a guy who's spent his life pushing the limits, that’s probably more than enough for now.