Boost Your Game: 4 Ways to Create the Best Skatepark in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4
Boost Your Game: 4 Ways to Create the Best Skatepark in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4
Mexico City, September 11, 2025 — For millions of fans, the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater franchise isn't just about achieving a 900 or collecting SKATE letters; it's about unleashing their creativity in the iconic Create-A-Park mode. With the recent release of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 , players will be able to dive back into these fan-favorite editors, crafting dreamscapes of concrete and steel. But how do you turn a good park into a truly legendary one? Activision and Iron Galaxy, the virtual architects behind the new installment, bring you four pro tips for building the ultimate playground.
From Blank Canvas to Legendary Place: Designing for the Player
The beauty of creating a park lies in its freedom, but for many, starting from scratch can feel overwhelming. The best way to begin isn't with a grand, abstract vision, but by recreating something familiar and inspiring. Think of that local skate park where you grew up, a memorable location from your favorite movie, or even a scene you saw in an epic skate video on social media. These real-world inspirations provide a solid foundation and immediate creative direction.
Flow is Key: Creating an Intuitive Journey
A truly great custom park invites exploration and endless lines. It all starts with a “Devastating Intro Circuit.” Your initial starting point should offer a wide, clear view of multiple paths and possible lines, making the possibilities seem limitless from the moment the player enters. This immediate visual clarity encourages experimentation and discovery.
Once inside, players crave "Purpose-Focused Areas." Imagine your park as a collection of mini-parks, each with its own distinctive challenge or feature. Perhaps a winding grind spiraling around a central sculpture, or a deep bowl perfectly designed for overhead grab tricks. These concentrated zones offer players specific goals and a sense of accomplishment within a larger environment.
Fundamentally, "Easy Transitions" are the lifeblood of a fluid park. Every zone needs fluid entry and exit points. Players want to smoothly enter a space, explore its trick opportunities, and then seamlessly transition to the next zone, maintaining their combo and rhythm throughout the entire run.
Elevating the Experience: Verticality and Hidden Gems
The most exciting custom parks master "Verticality." Levels with multiple layers and elevated spaces inherently offer more complex problem-solving and greater rewards. Figuring out how to reach those elevated ledges or rails for grinding adds an extra layer of challenge, and once accomplished, players are rewarded with new paths, unique combo opportunities, and the thrill of daredevil feats, like acid-dropping off a rooftop into an empty pool far below. Clever use of ramps and speed boosts can help players reach massive jumps, opening up even more vertical possibilities.
Finally, nothing delights a player more than discovering "Secret Zones." Hiding surprises and hidden areas in your park provides a rewarding sense of mastery and discovery. This could be a false floor that reveals a hidden room, or a grind line that takes you to a previously unseen section, adding replayability and a personal touch to your creation.
Build, Share, Evolve: The Role of Community
Just like professional developers, the best park creators understand the power of feedback. Playtesting with friends and the wider Tony Hawk's community is essential! Share your creations, gather feedback, and constantly refine your designs. The Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 Park Creator isn't just a tool; it's an invitation to join a vibrant community of builders constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible on four wheels.
Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™ 3 + 4 is available now on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and 5, Steam, Battle.net, the Microsoft PC Store, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2. Developed by Iron Galaxy Studios, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 features remakes of the original parks, plus brand-new ones like Waterpark, Pinball, and Movie Studio. A packed roster of new and returning skaters makes for a spectacular lineup, including legends from the original series like Tony Hawk and Bam Margera, and a new generation of skaters from Rayssa Leal to Yuto Horigome.