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

Bam Margera, the iconic skateboarder and Jackass star, is set to make a surprising return to the roster of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4, despite not being initially included in the announced lineup. This exciting news was revealed 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 completed when Tony Hawk personally reached out to Activision, requesting that Margera be added to the game. Initially, Hawk was told it was not possible, but the skateboarding legend'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 stints. He was also fired from the Jackass Forever project and faced a restraining order from Jackass director Jeff Tremaine due to alleged threats. Despite these challenges, Margera's recent skateboarding video with Tony Hawk sparked speculation about his potential return to the game.

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4, announced earlier this month, is slated for release on July 11, 2025, and will be available on PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One and Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Developed by Iron Galaxy, the game has overcome significant hurdles, including the scrapping of the project following Activision's merger of the previous series developer, Vicarious Visions, with Blizzard.