Modern Skaters Join the Roster of TONY HAWK'S PRO SKATER 1 AND 2
Who isn’t excited for Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 and 2? It’s one of the most highly anticipated games of the year. Well, in keeping with tradition of bringing the hottest skateboarders to the world of video games, Activision has announced eight “preeminent pro skaters in the world today” are joining the roster.
That’s right, in addition to the OG lineup that includes the likes of Bob Burnquist, Kareem Campbell, and Tony Hawk, fans will be able to also play as Nyjah Huston, Leo Baker, Leticia Bufoni, Aori Nishimura, Lizzie Armanto, Shane O’Neill, Riley Hawk, and Tyshawn Jones. Each of these new skaters will even bring their signature tricks to the classic game. Michelle Bresaw of Activision said:
Modern-day skateboarding originated from a generation of skaters who grew up playing the original Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater games,” said Michelle Bresaw, Vice President of Product Management and Marketing at Activision. “The world-class pro skaters we’re adding to this remaster took the tricks and combos from the videogame and made them possible in real life. We’re proud that the remaster will represent the skate culture landscape today with a diverse roster of skaters that will appeal to any gamer.
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 and 2 is set to launch on September 4 for PC (Epic Games Store), PS4, and Xbox One. Anyone who pre-orders the game will access to the Warehouse Demo as early as August 14!
