Bam Margera Set to Join THPS 3+4, Thanks to Tony Hawk's Insistence

Bam Margera, the renowned skateboarder and Jackass star, will indeed be part of the upcoming Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4, despite not being initially listed among the returning skaters. This exciting update was shared by skateboarding media veteran Roger Bagley during a members-only livestream of The Nine Club skateboarding podcast, as reported by Video Games Chronicle.

According to Bagley, the game was "already done" when Tony Hawk personally reached out to Activision to request Margera's inclusion. Despite initial resistance from the developers, Hawk's persistence paid off. IGN has reached out to Activision for further comment on this development.

Margera's journey has been tumultuous, marked by well-documented struggles with alcohol and substance abuse, including multiple rehab visits. He was also fired from Jackass Forever and faced legal issues, including a restraining order from Jackass director Jeff Tremaine due to alleged threats.

Recent footage of Hawk and Margera skateboarding together sparked speculation about Margera's potential return to the game, which has now been confirmed.

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 was announced earlier this month and is set to launch on July 11, 2025, across multiple platforms including PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One and Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Developed by Iron Galaxy, this project overcame significant hurdles following the merger of the previous series developer, Vicarious Visions, with Blizzard, which initially threatened to scrap the game entirely.