Tony Hawk’s Pro Skatir 3+4’s Switch version of a remarkable detail emerged. A surprise awaits players who plan to get physical copies.
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skateer 3+4Will be released on July 11, 2025 for the Nintendo Switch platform. However, the boxed version of the game includes a necessity that may disappoint for some players. The cartridge in the box does not contain the entire game and requires additional downloads.
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skateer 3+4 Obligation to download
According to the leaked box design images, players who will take the physical copy of the game will have to make a compulsory download to play the game literally. This led to controversy among players who prefer physical game copies. Although the size of the download is not yet clear, it is stated that full levels or a large content section may be missing.
Such requirements may cause problems especially for players with limited internet connection. In addition, if the servers close in the future, some parts of the game will not be possible to access. Previously, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skatir 1+2 game has been released with a similar need to download, but it was only valid for multiplayer content.
The game includes the renewed versions of the original Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 and 4 games in 2001 and 2002. In addition, a brand new map called “Waterpark” will be presented to players. Thanks to its nostalgic structure combined with modern graphics, the game is expected to appeal to a large audience.
The fact that all physical games are not included in the cartridge increases concerns about the future of physical copies among players. Although the importance of physical games for collectors is of great importance, such requirements for downloading can reduce the attractiveness of physical games. While players expect more information from Activision, it is uncertain for the time being whether this will apply to other platforms.