Taco Bell teams up with Tony Hawk on new menu item: How to get it
Taco Bell and Tony Hawk are teaming up on a new menu item ahead of the highly anticipated return of the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 video game.
The brand announced on Monday, June 23 it has tapped Hawk to "share his take" on the company's Build Your Own Luxe Cravings Box, which the brand calls a "full-sized, flavor-packed meal, made for fans who know exactly what they want."
Here's what to know about the meal deal and the release of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4.
What's in Tony Hawk's Luxe Craving Box? How much is it?
Hawk's version of the meal is available now exclusively through the Taco Bell app and website, according to the company, and includes:
The fast-food joint offers $5, $7 and $9 Luxe Craving Boxes, but you can also create your own online in which prices vary based on items selected.
When does Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 come out?
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 releases on July 11.
Customers to pre-order the game will receive access to the Foundry Demo (a trial version of the game) in June and early access to the full game on July 8.
For the first time in 10 years, the franchise will feature new parks to play and will also allow for cross-platform online multiplayer for up to eight players.
The game will feature skaters from the original games like Tony Hawk, Bucky Lasek, Steve Caballero, Kareem Campbell, Geoff Rowley, Andrew Reynolds, Elissa Steamer, Chad Muska, Eric Koston, Rodney Mullen, Jamie Thomas, Rune Glifberg and Bob Burnquist. It will also feature new skaters like Rayssa Leal, Chloe Covell, Jamie Foy, Zion Wright and Yuto Horigome.
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 will be available on the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC, through Steam, Battle.net and the Microsoft Store.
Fans can get in-game items each week with Taco Bell purchase
Starting July 11, every in-app order of a $5, $7, or $9 Luxe Cravings Box or Tony Hawk Luxe Craving Box unlocks a unique in-game item each week.
The in-game items available each week include:
Also, on June 24, Taco Bell Rewards Members will have the chance to earn "the summer's biggest reward."
The company will be giving away 500 limited-edition custom skateboard decks starting at 2 p.m. PT, with the first 15 autographed by Tony Hawk. Additionally, 50,000 early-access demo codes for Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 will be up for grabs starting at 3 p.m. PT.
'Skating's always been about doing your own thing—no rules, just self-expression. That's why joining forces with Taco Bell is a dream come true," Hawk said in a quote provided exclusively to USA TODAY.
Another deal with Uber Eats
As part of the collaboration, Taco Bell has also teamed up with Uber Eats to launch the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater Bundle, available on the Uber Eats app for a limited time. Fans who order the bundle on Uber Eats will have access to Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 demo codes and enter for a chance to win other prizes.
Contributing: Greta Cross, USA TODAY
Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@gannett.com.
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