There is a lot to love and look forward to with "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5" as developer Robomodo has divulged some new information about the game that makes it even more inviting to players who will be picking it up and playing on the PS4 and PS3.
"Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5" will feature a whole new way of multiplayer online as it introduces a new way of connecting with other players. The new installment will introduce the Freeskate levels where up to 20 players can hang out and explore missions and online matches.
The good thing about his is that online for "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5" will have dedicated servers. Players will also have an easier time joining the sessions, and the Sessions menu will feature a new tool that queues up missions or modes, manages parties and checks players in the park with just one menu, PlayStation Blog reported.
The redesigned online features and multiplayer, however, will only be possible for the PS4. The PS3, priced lower as a base game, does not support online play. However, both the PS4 and PS3 versions do have PlayStation-exclusive content in the form of exclusive character heads reminiscent of other PlayStation titles. The character heads include Sweet Tooth, Ratchet and Sackboy.
Preorders are already up for "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5" at Best Buy, Amazon and GameStop. Each retailer will have exclusives, but the PS4 will be released earlier this Sept. 29 for $59.99. The PS3 version will be released sometime before the holidays and will be priced lower at $39.99 due to the lack of online multiplayer capabilities.
Apart from the new details and PlayStation exclusives, a new gameplay trailer has also been released by Activision. However, fans are already voicing out their disappointment in what has been dubbed as a game with last-gen graphics, Forbes reported. Fans have cited the lack of environmental textures and additions as some of the more disappointing points. A lot more fans have criticized the overall graphics and lack of realism to what should be a next-gen "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater" title.