Tony Hawk Pro Skater 2 was released in 2000 as the second game in the Tony Hawk skateboarding series, building on the original with new levels, tricks and a soundtrack that helped define skate culture in video games. Its skateboard sounds, from rolling wheels to board scrapes and landings, became instantly recognisable to players who spent hours in its parks. Short clips from the game later circulated on soundboards and in fan edits, where a single scrape or landing could add instant skateboarding flavour without any dialogue.