Tony Hawk Wants Underground Remasters But Says Decision Isn't Up To Him

Tony Hawk hopes to see remasters of his classic Underground skateboarding games, but admits the decision isn't in his hands.

In a recent interview with Screen Rant at THPS Fest, the skateboarding legend shared his thoughts on the possibility of remastering Tony Hawk's Underground (THUG), which was first released in 2003. "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."

Hawk explained that there have been no discussions yet about remastering the Underground series. He noted that the upcoming Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 remaster, scheduled for release on July 11, 2025, hasn't even hit stores yet. According to Hawk, the success of this upcoming release might play a big role in deciding the future of the franchise.

After the success of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 in 2020, fans have been vocal about wanting more classic titles to get the same treatment. The upcoming Pro Skater 3 + 4 is the next step—but Underground remains high on players' wishlists.

Unlike the earlier Pro Skater games, the Underground series (or THUG, as it’s known among fans) shifted toward a story-driven campaign. Players created custom characters and progressed through a narrative, climbing from local contests to skating stardom. The combination of open-world exploration and storytelling made THUG feel more like an adventure game than just a trick-based simulator.

While enthusiasm is high, bringing Underground 2 back could pose some challenges. According to the report, the sequel’s heavy use of licensed characters and celebrity appearances—including Jackass-style antics and real-world skaters—might complicate licensing for a remaster.

Still, there’s some good news: Bam Margera, who played a central role in Underground 2, is confirmed to appear in Pro Skater 3 + 4 Remaster. That could signal that Activision is at least open to dealing with legacy content rights.

Now under Microsoft’s ownership following the $75.4 billion acquisition, Activision seems to be playing it safe with the Tony Hawk franchise.

While demand is clearly there, the skateboarding genre has largely shifted to smaller-scale simulations like Session: Skate Sim and Skate XL in recent years.

For now, Hawk remains the series’ biggest champion—but acknowledges that the future of THUG lies in Activision’s hands. Whether Tony Hawk’s Underground gets a second life may depend entirely on how well Pro Skater 3 + 4 performs this summer.