It was the first title in the series to feature online capabilities on the PlayStation 2. Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 4: The Open-World Shift
Licensing these songs again 20 years later is expensive. THPS 1+2 lost several iconic tracks due to licensing (like "Police Truck" by Dead Kennedys). Expect to have a "curated" soundtrack. They will likely keep 60% of the old songs and inject 40% modern punk, hip-hop, and indie rock. tony hawk pro skater 3 4
The biggest blow to the franchise’s momentum was the absorption of Vicarious Visions into Blizzard Entertainment. The studio that successfully resuscitated the franchise was moved away from remasters to support titles like Diablo 2: Resurrected . Without the original architects of the successful remake, Activision was left without a dedicated team that understood the nuance of the skating engine. It was the first title in the series
If you are buying , you are buying the levels. The rumored roster (and confirmed content from leaks) includes the absolute heavy hitters from the PS2 era. Expect to have a "curated" soundtrack