Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 dev says it's removing a cheeky Guitar Hero reference and ‘investigating' how it happened

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 dev says it’s removing a cheeky Guitar Hero reference and ‘investigating’ how it happened | VGC

Fans have pushed back at Iron Galaxy, calling it “just a silly gag”…

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In Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4’s new Waterpark level, Iron Galaxy snuck in a “Banjo Hero” box that’s basically the Guitar Hero World Tour cover with a new name—a fun nod to NeverSoft, the now-defunct studio behind the originals. The devs just announced they’re “investigating” how it slipped past QA and will yank it out in the next update.

Hardcore skater fans are not happy, though, arguing it’s a harmless Easter egg that nails the early-’00s vibe and honors past developers. Whether Iron Galaxy sticks to its guns or caves to community pressure, the little in-joke has already sparked some serious debate.