Dark Souls Meets Tony Hawk: Solaire Skates Firelink Shrine with Innovative THUGPro Mod

Tony Hawk and Dark Souls Collide: Solaire Shreds Firelink Shrine in New THUGPro Mod The skateboarding legacy of the Tony Hawk series continues to inspire creative innovations in PC gaming mods.

Thanks to the imaginative efforts of the community, a recent THUGPro mod blurs the lines between skate culture and action RPGs by introducing Solaire of Astora, the beloved Dark Souls NPC, to the legendary Firelink Shrine—on a skateboard. Developed and published by Activision, the Tony Hawk series rose to prominence in the late 1990s and early 2000s, becoming a pillar of the genre on platforms such as Nintendo’s GameCube and Nintendo Switch.

While the series’ mainstream popularity has fluctuated, the modding community has kept its spirit alive, with THUGPro—a comprehensive modification for Tony Hawk’s Underground 2 on PC—serving as a central hub for custom content. Now, an inventive new crossover brings FromSoftware’s Dark Souls universe into the fold.

Through the THUGPro mod, players can install a detailed recreation of Dark Souls’ Firelink Shrine as a skate park, as well as a highly accurate model of Solaire himself.

This unique fusion allows Solaire to perform tricks and grinds across Lordran’s iconic sanctuary, showcasing an unexpected blend of action and humor that resonates with longtime fans of both franchises. To experience this mod, users must first have access to Tony Hawk’s Underground 2 on PC and have installed THUGPro.

Once these prerequisites are met, players can add the Firelink Shrine stage and Solaire character model for a truly one-of-a-kind ride.

The surreal footage of Solaire executing kickflips and rail slides atop the game's gothic architecture has been widely shared, drawing comparisons to crossover moments such as when Konami introduced Metal Gear and Castlevania characters to Evolution Skateboarding back in 2002. This achievement highlights the enduring appeal and adaptability of both the Tony Hawk and Dark Souls brands.

Bandai Namco, the publisher of Dark Souls, and FromSoftware have both seen significant success with the series, which initially launched on consoles like the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, before arriving on additional hardware platforms, including the Nintendo Switch in 2018. As the industry continues to celebrate genre-defying mods, this Solaire skateboarding experience is proof of the vibrant creativity and passion within the PC and broader gaming community.

For those eager to combine challenging skate tricks with a touch of Lordran’s danger, this THUGPro mod stands as a must-try addition to Tony Hawk’s Underground 2 on PC.

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