Bam Margera will indeed be featured in the upcoming Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4, despite not initially being included in the announced roster of 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 himself reached out to Activision, requesting that Margera be added to the lineup. Initially, Hawk was told it couldn't be done, but the skateboarding icon was determined and wouldn't take no for an answer.

IGN has reached out to Activision for further comment on this development.

Bam Margera, known not only as a former professional skateboarder but also as a star of the Jackass film and TV series, has faced well-documented struggles with alcohol and substance abuse, including multiple rehab stints. Margera was also let go from the Jackass Forever project and was the subject of a restraining order filed by Jackass director Jeff Tremaine due to alleged threats against Tremaine and his family.

Adding fuel to the speculation about Margera's return, he and Tony Hawk recently shared a video of themselves skateboarding together.

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4, announced earlier this month, 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. The game is being developed by Iron Galaxy and has made a remarkable comeback after nearly being canceled following Activision's merger of the previous series developer, Vicarious Visions, with Blizzard.