'Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5' gets back to basics this year

 By 
Adam Rosenberg
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After multiple teases and hints, it's finally official: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5 is a real game, and it's coming to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One later this year, with PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions to follow at a later date.

Developer Robomodo, the same team behind 2012's THPS HD remake, is back with a new entry in the series that, according to Game Informer, draws heavily from the first four numbered releases in the Tony Hawk series.

THPS 1 through 4 played out across a series of levels, each in a different environment. To advance, players were required to complete a number of level-specific challenges, from reaching specific high-score thresholds to finding hidden video tapes or grabbing a group of collectibles during a single combo.

For THPS 5, Robomodo is sticking to that basic framework while adding in new features, like power-ups. The game also ropes in many of the more modern-day trappings that weren't around (or as widely embraced) back during the early days of the series. Competitive and cooperative online play are options, as is a skate park creation mode.

You can see one of the first screens from the game up top; head over to Game Informer's reveal for many more screens and additional details, including a partial rundown of playable skaters on the roster.

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