Activision Sidelines Tony Hawk's Pro Skater Remake for Call of Duty Focus
Despite the success of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2, plans for a sequel involving games 3 and 4 were shelved as Vicarious Visions shifted to support roles.
- Vicarious Visions' proposal for Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 was rejected in favor of bolstering Call of Duty projects.
- The decision reflects a strategic shift by Activision, emphasizing support for its major franchises over niche remakes.
- The original plan included a bundled remaster of games 1 through 4, but was scaled back due to time constraints.
- Despite high sales of the initial remakes, the future of the Tony Hawk series under Activision remains uncertain.
- Other studios, including newly Microsoft-owned Toys for Bob, may explore future skateboarding game developments.