Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5
| Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5 | |
|---|---|
| File:THPS 5 Logo.jpg | |
| Developer(s) | Robomodo Disruptive Games[2] |
| Publisher(s) | Activision |
| Series | Tony Hawk's |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One |
| Release | 2015[1] |
| Genre(s) | Sports |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5 is a skateboarding video game in the Tony Hawk's series of skateboarding games. The game, developed by Robomodo and published by Activision, is the tenth game in the series, being the first main entry in the series since 2007's Proving Ground, and a follow-up to 2003's Pro Skater 4. The game is scheduled for release in late 2015, on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, with releases on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 to follow shortly after.
Gameplay
Like previous instalments of the series, Pro Skater 5 will feature a list of playable professional skateboarders to play as, and offers the player the ability to create their own skater to play through the game with. In addition to Create-A-Skater, players will also be able to Create-A-Park, a feature last seen in 2005's American Wasteland. Created parks can be shared to the online community via an internet connection. The game will feature a selection of levels based on real-world locations, as was the case with previous Tony Hawk titles. These levels will feature multiple objectives, missions, obstacles and gaps for the player to discover, complete and compete in, whether it be offline in single-player, or online in either co-operative or competitive gameplay. Pro Skater 5 marks the first time in the series that a "Pro Skater" title features online co-operative gameplay, allowing players to play with anyone around the world to overcome missions and objectives. The game is also stated to feature a character 'level up' system, which will allow the player to progress through the course of the game, both online and offline, in a 'seamless' transition of play. The level will carry from single-player to multi-player and vice versa, a system much like the PlayStation Vita game WipEout 2048.
Development
On November 7, 2014, Hawk confirmed that a Pro Skater console sequel was in the works.[3] Updated news came from Hawk's appearance at Sony's CES conference in January 2015, where the skater stated that a new game was 'much further along than he anticipated' and would be coming to the PlayStation 4 console at some point during 2015.[4] Details concerning the game have since been leaked to the public. Chef Joe Youkhan uploaded a picture online that showed the title 'Tony Hawk 5' in the background.
In an article published on May 5, 2015, GameInformer revealed that Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5 will be the title for the next game, setting both the name and direction of the series in concrete. The game will be released on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One later in the year, and PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions will follow soon after. The game is said to blend the old school mechanics of the game with new twists like power-ups and projectiles. The game boasts a new set of levels 'packed with objectives and missions [that] you can complete solo or with friends via online co-op and competitive play'.[1] Players will be able to 'level up' their character, play online or offline and create skate parks that can be shared with the rest of the world. The game will feature many professional skaters, old and new, with Tony Hawk returning as the title character, as well as 'a new generation of skaters influenced by the original titles'.
References
- ^ a b Kato, Matthew (May 5, 2015). "Tony Hawk Returns – Exclusive First Look". Game Informer. Retrieved May 5, 2015.
- ^ http://i.imgur.com/r08bo8r.png
- ^ Macy, Seth. "Tony Hawk and Activision Working on New Game". IGN.
- ^ "Tony Hawk game headed to PS4 this year". VG247. Retrieved 2015-01-07.
