Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 Features Cameo of…

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Eric Sparrow, the antagonist from Tony Hawk's Underground, will make a cameo in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4.
Developers have confirmed the return of the Pro Goals system in the upcoming game, but mini-games found in the original have been cut.
The game will be released for PC and consoles on July 11.

One gamer recently spotted Eric Sparrow, the antagonist of Tony Hawk’s Underground, in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4. The upcoming Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 marks a nostalgic entry for old-school gamers who love skating, and this cameo could be particularly meaningful for long-time fans.

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 was originally announced back in March, and it was recently highlighted during the Xbox Games Showcase. After the event, Activision launched a demo for Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4, which is available for gamers who have pre-ordered the title or subscribe to Xbox Game Pass. The demo showcases the Foundry, an area originally available in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3.

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 Official Screenshots Collage

What to Expect From Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 is hitting the shelves in July 2025, and it comes with new skaters, fresh maps, and some polarizing changes.

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By Paolo Josiel Arias

Now, YouTuber Jeff Gerstmann has discovered that Eric Sparrow appears in the new Waterpark level of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4. As can be seen in the video shared by Gerstmann, Eric Sparrow is visible in the level wearing different clothes than the ones he wore in Underground, and the level will feature a mission that asks players to “get back at Eric Sparrow.” Unlike most skaters in the Tony Hawk franchise, Eric Sparrow is a initially serves as the main character's best friend in Tony Hawk’s Underground, but eventually becomes a rival and main opposition in the story.

Villain Eric Sparrow Appears in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4

So far, most news regarding Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 has been fairly exciting for those who have long wanted the series to make a comeback. After hinting that he would not be a part of the remake, it was recently confirmed that Bam Margera would appear in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4.

Recently, the developers of the upcoming skating game also revealed that the Pro Goals system will actually return to Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4, despite previous reports of it being cut. However, these additional objectives will only be unlocked after the player completes all 10 goals initial goals in each level. Unfortunately, it was also confirmed that the minigames originally featured in THPS4 will not return in the remake.

A few weeks ago, it was also reported that Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 would feature an updated playlist, which contains some of the songs present in the original games, plus some new songs. Hopefully, all these changes will make the upcoming Tony Hawk title feel fresh while keeping the charm of the original, and the game will be successful like the previous 1 + 2 remake, which has been very well-regarded by fans.

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