February 23, 2021, 5:44 pm inGame Reviews

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 and 2 Announced for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch

Activision has introduced that not solely will Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 and 2 be launched on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S on March 26, 2021, however that it’s going to even be skating its technique to the Nintendo Switch later this 12 months.Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 and 2 on PS5 and Xbox Series X will characteristic new next-gen upgrades, together with giving followers an opportunity to play in 1080p at 120 FPS or in native 4K at 60 FPS, spatial audio, and extra.“High-fidelity atmospherics” has additionally been added to those new variations, and it’s going to “allow players to enjoy the experience of sharper dynamic shadows, reflections and lens flares, as well as enhanced skater textures and more on next-gen consoles.”

Digital gamers will be capable of improve to the Cross-Gen Deluxe bundle for a further $10, whereas those that already personal the digital deluxe model of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 and 2 will be capable of improve for free, until you reside in Japan.

This improve consists of entry to the key skater Ripper (a.okay.a. the notorious Powell-Peralta mascot), retro gear for Create-A-Skater mode, and retro skins for Tony Hawk, Steve Caballero, and Rodney Mullen.

Have you performed Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 & 2?

While these wishing to play Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 and 2 on Switch should wait a bit longer, they have been handled to a enjoyable trade on Twitter where Tony Hawk himself requested Crash Bandicoot if he’d assist him get this sport on Switch after he heard Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time is being released on Nintendo’s latest platform on March 12, 2021. Luckily, Crash got here via when Tony wanted him most.

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 and 2 was launched on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC in 2020. In our review, we mentioned “Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 is such a tremendous turnaround from 2015’s disastrously dismal Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 5 that it’s difficult to believe they share even a shred of DNA. The accessible yet tricky skating is earnest and old-school fun, the wonderful looking levels are lovingly designed odes to the past, and the music is like the hearty embrace of an old childhood buddy.”

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 and 2 – Xbox Series X and Nintendo Switch Screenshots

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