Tony Hawks Pro Skater 1 plus 2

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 is an arcade skateboarding collection for PC that combines the first two classic campaigns with modern presentation, expanded creation tools, competitive multiplayer, and the series' fast trick-combo system. The official PC name remains Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2; it is currently listed on Steam, Epic Games Store, and the Microsoft Store with no verified rebrand or replacement edition.

Arcade skating built around goals and combos

The core experience is built around short, replayable skate sessions in distinct parks. Career progression asks you to complete objectives, collect hidden items, earn high scores, and improve your skater's abilities while learning how each environment can support longer lines.

Movement is viewed from a third-person camera and designed for gamepad play. Ollies, grabs, flips, grinds, manuals, reverts, wall plants, and transfers can be linked into a single run. The important skill is not performing one impressive trick in isolation; it is maintaining balance, routing through useful surfaces, and converting the end of one move into the start of another.

The remaster uses the familiar Tony Hawk handling model rather than a strict skateboarding simulation. Inputs are immediate, the physics are forgiving enough for experimentation, and the challenge comes from route planning, timing, score multipliers, and recovering a combo before it collapses.

Two campaigns, one unified progression loop

The package contains the remastered versions of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2. Their levels and objectives are presented within one modernized collection, giving players two related campaigns to work through instead of a single linear story.

Each park is a compact playground for timed objectives, collectibles, score chasing, and repeated attempts. A failed run is rarely wasted because the same session teaches you where to launch, which rail to connect, and when to stop extending a combo. The result is a strong mastery loop: complete goals, unlock more options, refine lines, and return to familiar parks with better control.

The roster includes Tony Hawk, returning professionals from the original games, and newer professional skaters. Players can also create a custom character, adjust appearance and equipment, and use the Create-A-Skater tools to build a personal career identity.

Create-A-Park and player-made skating spaces

One of the collection's most useful additions is the upgraded Create-A-Park mode. It lets players assemble custom skating spaces from ramps, rails, bowls, platforms, and other construction pieces, then test whether the layout supports clean lines and high-scoring routes.

Create-A-Park is more than a cosmetic editor. Park design affects how quickly a player can build speed, connect manuals, transition between surfaces, and sustain a multiplier. The mode therefore appeals to both casual builders and players who enjoy optimizing a route around a specific trick objective.

The game also includes online sharing and competitive features, so custom content and leaderboard chasing extend the package beyond the career objectives. Players who prefer a more technical, simulation-oriented approach can compare that accessible design philosophy with analog-heavy skateboarding simulations like Skater XL, which place more emphasis on direct board control than arcade combo flow.

Modes, multiplayer, and session structure

Single-player is the foundation, but the PC version also supports local two-player activities, online multiplayer, and leaderboards. Local play is aimed at head-to-head sessions and quick competitive rounds rather than a shared campaign.

The collection preserves the original mode structure while adding modern multiplayer presentation. Players can return to familiar parks for score attacks, challenge completion, free skating, and competitive attempts. That makes the game suitable for short sessions, although serious players can spend much longer refining one route or chasing a higher ranking.

Online functionality requires an internet connection on PC. The storefront listing also identifies shared or split-screen player-versus-player features, Steam achievements, Steam Cloud, and family sharing for the Steam edition. Availability and matchmaking quality can vary by platform and current player activity, so the most reliable long-term content remains the solo career, local play, custom parks, and leaderboards.

PC editions and commercial model

The standard PC edition contains the complete Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 game. The Digital Deluxe Edition adds The Ripper skater from Powell-Peralta, unique retro outfits for Tony Hawk, Steve Caballero, and Rodney Mullen, plus additional retro content for Create-A-Skater.

This is a conventional paid game rather than a free-to-play service. The verified PC listings do not present a seasonal battle-pass structure or a large catalog of gameplay expansions. The major purchasing decision is therefore between the standard package and the Digital Deluxe cosmetic and roster bonuses, not between separate campaign packs.

Players comparing storefronts should also note that the same official title appears across PC storefronts. There is no verified current name change from Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 to another edition name, although the Steam listing credits both Vicarious Visions and Iron Galaxy Studios while Activision is listed as publisher.

Controller support, display options, and localization

A controller is the preferred input for PC because the trick system depends on quick directional presses, analog movement, balance control, and shoulder-button combinations. Keyboard controls are available, and the game supports remappable controls, but a gamepad more closely matches the intended handling.

PC features include widescreen support up to 21:9, uncapped frame-rate options, and compatibility with adaptive synchronization features such as G-Sync and FreeSync. The Steam edition also includes Steam Cloud, achievements, and shared or split-screen player-versus-player support.

Official support information lists English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, European Spanish, and Latin American Spanish among the supported voice and text languages. The PC version requires an internet connection to play, which is an important distinction for players expecting a fully offline career mode.

Who should play Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2?

This collection is a strong fit for players who want arcade skateboarding, quick restarts, expressive trick chains, licensed professional skaters, and a large set of objectives that reward repeated practice. It is also a good choice for couch competition, custom park building, and players who want a game that can be enjoyed in ten-minute sessions or deep score-chasing runs.

It is less suitable for players seeking realistic foot placement, demanding balance simulation, or a slow technical skating sandbox. For that audience, realistic third-person skating like Session Skate Sim offers a more simulation-focused alternative. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 instead prioritizes flow, accessibility, spectacle, and the satisfaction of linking a complete line before the timer expires.

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 FAQ

Is Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 the current PC name?

Yes. The current PC storefront listings use Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2, with no verified official rebrand or replacement title.

What does the PC collection include?

It includes the complete remastered versions of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2, their career objectives and classic modes, a professional skater roster, Create-A-Skater, Create-A-Park, local two-player play, online multiplayer, and leaderboards.

Does the PC version support local multiplayer?

Yes. The official feature listings identify local two-player modes, while the Steam edition also lists shared or split-screen player-versus-player support.

Can Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 be played offline on PC?

No. Activision's PC support information and the storefront listing state that an internet connection is required to play.

Does the game support keyboard and mouse?

Keyboard controls are supported, but the game is designed around controller input. A gamepad is the better option for trick combinations, manuals, grinds, and balance control.

What is included in the Digital Deluxe Edition?

The Digital Deluxe Edition includes the complete game, The Ripper skater, retro outfits for Tony Hawk, Steve Caballero, and Rodney Mullen, and unique retro Create-A-Skater content.