Xbox has removed Tony Hawk 1+2 from its upcoming Game Pass releases

Microsoft has officially removed Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 from its upcoming slate of Xbox Game Pass titles, reversing a prior announcement that had scheduled the game to arrive on the subscription service.

According to a report by Video Games Chronicle, the skateboarding remaster was pulled from the official lineup. The change was signaled through an update to Microsoft's official Xbox Wire blog post, which outlines incoming additions to the service.

Sudden Removal from the Schedule

Initially, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 was slated to arrive on Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass on July 21, 2026. The game was meant to be part of a batch of upcoming releases, giving players on Xbox and PC access to the critically acclaimed remake of the first two classic Tony Hawk titles.

However, Microsoft subsequently edited the announcement to omit the title entirely. The blog post update was accompanied by a brief editor's note confirming the change. "We’ve removed Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 from the list of titles coming soon to Game Pass," the statement read. The editor's note offered no further elaboration or context on why the game was pulled just days before its planned release.

Unknown Reasons and Licensing Speculation

As of July 15, 2026, Microsoft has not provided an official explanation or issued a detailed public statement regarding the decision to withdraw the game from the release list. This silence leaves it highly uncertain if the title is simply delayed or if plans to bring it to Game Pass have been canceled altogether.

While Microsoft owns the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater intellectual property following its high-profile acquisition of Activision Blizzard in 2023, publishing the title on subscription services still requires navigating complex legal agreements. Video Games Chronicle reports that the removal could potentially be due to licensing issues.

The Tony Hawk franchise relies heavily on licensed real-world elements, including its iconic punk, hip-hop, and rock soundtracks, alongside skate brand sponsorships and skater likenesses. These types of licensing arrangements have historically caused issues for other Microsoft franchises, such as the Forza Horizon series, which has regularly seen entries delisted from digital storefronts due to expiring car and music rights. Whether similar hurdles are currently holding back Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 remains unconfirmed.

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