Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 Receives Major 2.0 Patch on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 has quickly become a standout title on the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, continuing the legacy of one of the most revered skateboarding franchises in video game history.

Developed by Activision in partnership with Iron Galaxy, the game brings together two classic titles remastered for modern audiences, featuring updated visuals, new skate parks, and robust multiplayer modes.

Since its arrival on both Nintendo platforms in July 2025, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 has been lauded for rekindling the spirit of its original releases while delivering polished experiences tailored to new hardware. On August 20, 2025, Activision and Iron Galaxy rolled out the highly anticipated 2.0 patch, implementing significant new features and a comprehensive set of fixes.

The centerpiece of this update is the expansion of the Create-a-Park mode into Private Matches, a welcome addition that allows players to select custom skate parks in private multiplayer sessions.

To access this feature, users can navigate to the "Private Match" section from the multiplayer menu, and then choose from developer-created parks or browse user-created maps in the Create-a-Park browser. The 2.0 patch addresses a variety of gameplay, performance, and online connectivity issues across all platforms, with dedicated improvements for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 users.

Among the notable fixes are enhanced visual stability, corrections to user interface persistence during gameplay, and improvements to achievement descriptions.

Key gameplay issues in several levels, such as College, Tokyo, Alcatraz, and Waterpark, have been resolved—ensuring smoother transitions on rails and more consistent combo opportunities for high-stat skaters. For Switch 2 players, Activision and Iron Galaxy have targeted specific problems unique to the hybrid hardware, including crashes related to undocking and redocking the system, as well as errors encountered when accessing the friends list while offline.

On the original Nintendo Switch, returning to the game from the home menu no longer disables voice chat, directly improving the multiplayer experience.

Moreover, the patch streamlines various Create-a-Park functionalities, fixing autosave issues and browser category errors, while also refining tutorial video playback and map publishing. Audio enhancements are also part of the update, correcting issues like persistent sound effects and ensuring accurate voice and sound categorization in the options menu.

For online play, the patch eliminates party management bugs and improves map loading screens, stabilizing the experience for competitive and cooperative sessions alike. The game has continued to garner positive reception from critics and players.

In its review, Nintendo Life awarded Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 an impressive eight out of ten stars, emphasizing its nostalgic appeal and strong representation of the series at its peak.

According to the publication, "If you're looking to inject a hefty dose of nostalgia into your life, or you simply want to see what the Tony Hawk series was like at its absolute peak, then this should prove a fine addition to your Switch 2 library." Available now on the Nintendo eShop for both Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 continues to set a high bar for sports games remastered for new generations.

Players seeking more details or wishing to join the thriving skater community can explore the full suite of patch notes on the official Activision website.

Nintendo Switch 2 Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch 2 Activision Switch Tony Hawk Tony Hawk's Pro Skater Iron Galaxy Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 eShop