Margielyn Didal Is a Playable Character in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater

(SPOT.ph) First the Olympics, now your console. One of the Philippines' most beloved athletes, Margielyn Didal, is leveling up with her turn as a playable character in the upcoming Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4—a remastered return to one of the most legendary video game franchises of all time.

The announcement marks a huge win not just for Didal but for Southeast Asian representation in the global skateboarding scene. In a behind-the-scenes teaser, Didal is shown landing tricks with her signature style: full of flair, fearless energy, and a grin that shows she's having just as much fun as we are.

“I'm excited to be in the game and for other people to use me to have fun in the game,” Didal said. The game will be available starting July 11 across PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC.

Watch the trailer below:

Hailing from Cebu City, Didal is the child of a carpenter and a sidewalk vendor selling kwek kwek. She gained international recognition after winning a gold medal at the 2018 Asian Games.

Most notably, she stepped up to represent the Philippines at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, finishing seventh in the women's street skateboarding event. Although she didn’t bring home a medal, she did bring major vibes—who can forget her legendary photobombing moments at the Olympics?

Also read: All the Times Margielyn Didal "Photobombed" Olympic Snaps

Catch Margielyn Didal in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 is a remastered compilation of the classic third and fourth installments of the renowned skateboarding series. Staying true to the original titles, it offers a third-person skateboarding experience focused on achieving high scores through performing and chaining various tricks such as aerials, flips, grinds, lips, and manuals.

Online multiplayer is also better than ever, supporting cross-platform play for up to eight people. Players can also customize their skaters and design their own parks to share with others.

Beyond Didal, the expanded skater roster includes modern pros like Yuto Horigome from Japan and Rayssa Leal from Brazil, alongside legends such as Tony Hawk and Rodney Mullen.

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4  is currently available for preorder.

Also read: Margielyn Didal Hopes to See More Skate Parks in the Philippines