14 DAY TRIAL // Activision and Robomodo have just revealed a few more details about their upcoming Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5 project, confirming that the title's special Freeskate online lobbies will be powered by dedicated servers, and that those on PS4 and PS3 can enjoy exclusive content in the game.
The Pro Skater series has been around for quite some time, and while it delighted millions of fans over the years with the initial titles, the more recent games, which relied on clunky peripherals, didn't really impress that many people.
After having released Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD, which brought back the glory of the older titles, Activision and Robomodo are working on Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5, a back-to-basics approach to the whole series.
The game's online Freeskate mode is powered by dedicated servers
On the PS blog, developer Robomodo confirms that the all-new Freeskate online lobbies will be powered by dedicated servers and constantly populated with fans. Freeskatea acts as a sort of online limbo for players, as they can go in these big levels and interact with other humans while waiting for their missions to start or their online matches to populate.
Players have different ways of interaction in these lobbies and they can easily challenge one another through the new Sessions menu. This a multipurpose tool for queuing up missions and modes, while allowing players to manage their party or show what other people are in the park at that moment.
Bear in mind that this special feature is only possible on the PS4 and Xbox One, as the PS3 and Xbox 360 editions won't have any multiplayer.
PS4 and PS3 users can enjoy three custom heads
The studio has also confirmed that fans on PS4 and PS3 will be able to enjoy three special custom heads for their skater, modeled after Ratchet, SackBoy, and Sweet Tooth.
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5 launches on September 29 for PS4 and Xbox One. The PS3 and Xbox 360 editions are set to appear later this fall.