Tony Hawk Defends Soundtrack Amid Fan Backlash for Pro Skater 3+4 Update

The recent release of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 has reignited enthusiasm for the classic skateboarding video games while also stirring debate over its soundtrack and in-game content. The updated game, developed by Iron Galaxy, preserves the core gameplay that made the originals beloved, with redesigned levels and a mix of new and returning features, though it notably omits the free roam introduced in Pro Skater 4. Fans expressed disappointment that only 10 original tracks were retained in the soundtrack, with some popular songs like Alien Ant Farm's 'Wish' excluded; Tony Hawk explained that the soundtrack curation was a collaborative process aimed at keeping the music fresh and introducing new artists, though he personally pushed for some bands he favored. Additionally, a controversial easter egg referencing Guitar Hero, featuring a trash can with the game's box and a Neversoft logo, was removed following community backlash and developer acknowledgment of its disrespect to the original Neversoft team. Despite these contentions, the game has been praised for balancing reverence for the originals with modern updates, continuing to influence skate culture and gaming.