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Developer Robomodo has announced a major 7.8 GB update for the PlayStation 4 version of “Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 5.” However, the patch notes, as detailed by Eurogamer, show no signs of any apparent bug fixes for the glitch-ridden game.

The not so commercially successful game “Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 5" has attain as much success as its predecessors but the game has improved a lot since its release date. Aside from additional content, developer Robomodo has also done well to ensure that the game feels fresh through the use of updates.

Content

  • Additional levels have been added (Underground, Wild West)
  • Additional character campaigns have been added (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Tyler the Creator)
  • Lighting and visuals have been improved for several levels
  • Ability to regain Special Meter during a single combo has been added
  • Per-Mission Leaderboards have been added
  • Added option to "Return to Freeskate" while in a Mission or Mode
  • Added option to "Return to Freeskate" while search for the other player for Co-op Missions or Modes
  • Tutorial has been updated
  • Many Pro Skaters' Textures have been updated
  • Several Pro Skaters have recived Sponsor update
  • Create-a-Park Levels have been updated
  • Increased the total number of Stat points a Campaign can earn from 128 to 150

Gameplay

  • Several gameplay mechanics within the levels have been updated
  • Grinds were updated in several of the levels

Networking

  • The User Generated Content Rating System has been updated
  • Added Likes/Dislikes to the User Generated Levels
  • New Challenge UI Flow for matching during FreeSkate has been added
  • Leaderboard functionality was updated
  • Several multiplayer modes have been added and updated
  • Modes added include "Daily Grind," "Skate Hoarding" and "Manual Mayhem"

UI

  • More options for user preference have been added including:
  • Double tapping grind button to activate slam
  • Opt in/out of Global Voice Chat
  • Several UI audio effects have been added
  • Misc - minor UI fixes and improvements have been made

Sadly, there’s still no news about the last gen version of “Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 5.” IGN reports that both the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions are delayed indefinitely.

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