The ongoing debate surrounding games that mandate an always-online connection has taken an interesting turn, as Activision has opted to remove this requirement for the Steam Deck edition of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2.
This significant change was discreetly revealed in succinct patch notes released on October 18, which also confirmed that “the keyboard overlay now works properly for Steam Deck users.” The crucial update simply stated, “Steam Deck users can now play offline.” This announcement follows closely on the heels of the game’s release on Steam, which occurred on October 3.
