Tony Hawk has confirmed that Fontaines D.C. and IDLES were personally picked for the soundtrack to Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4.
Speaking in a new interview with the BBC, Hawk explained how he helped shape the music for the game by balancing legacy acts with newer artists he believes deserve attention.
The soundtrack features more than sixty tracks, blending music from the original Pro Skater 3 and 4 titles with selections from artists who defined the early 2000s skate sound. Bands like The Cult, De La Soul, Iron Maiden and the Sex Pistols are also included, alongside newer contributions from Turnstile, Run The Jewels and Kendrick Lamar. Hawk said the mix was curated to maintain the tone of the series while reflecting the evolution of the skate community.
“My input into the original soundtracks was all the early punk rock, hip-hop and ska,” he said. “That was the soundtrack to skateparks when I was growing up. These days, I go with what I think fits and what I’m interested in. I’m not the only decider on these soundtracks but I did manage to throw in a couple of bands that I’m stoked on. Fontaines D.C., IDLES and X-Ray Spex. Those three are my personal input.”
The game features Boys in the Better Land by Fontaines D.C., Gift Horse by IDLES and Identity by X-Ray Spex. According to Activision’s music supervisor Christopher Wilson, the goal was to stay true to the energy of the original titles while opening space for a new generation of artists. He described the collection as a “love letter” to both the series and skateboarding culture more broadly.
Not everyone has been pleased with the new direction. Last month, Alien Ant Farm voiced disappointment that Wish, which originally appeared in Pro Skater 3, was not included. Hawk addressed the criticism directly, explaining that not every track could make the final cut and that the focus was on progression, not nostalgia. “It’s nothing personal,” he said. “Just fire it up on your streaming service if you’re so inclined.”
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