Xbox has quietly removed Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 from its upcoming Game Pass lineup, a change that affects subscribers expecting the title to join the service this month. The removal means players who planned to access the classic skateboarding franchise on July 21 will need to look elsewhere for their fix. The removal of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 from the upcoming Game Pass lineup underscores the unpredictable nature of the service’s catalog, where scheduled releases may be cancelled unexpectedly.
Classic skate game pulled from July 21 release schedule
The game was originally scheduled to launch on Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC on July 21. An Editor’s Note on the official Xbox Wire blog confirmed the removal, stating that the title is no longer part of the upcoming release schedule. The Editor’s Note on the Xbox Wire blog confirms the game will not be added to Game Pass, ending speculation about a potential later release.
Xbox owns the intellectual property for the Tony Hawk series following its 2023 acquisition of Activision. Vicarious Visions developed the title as a remaster of the original games. The sequel, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4, was added to Game Pass on its release day in July 2025, showing that the franchise remains active on the platform.
No official reason was provided for the removal of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 from the Game Pass list. There may be a licensing reason for Xbox’s decision to remove it from its Game Pass plans, specifically if the game has to be pulled from the Xbox store in the near future due to expired music or sponsor licensing. The source states this is a theoretical possibility but confirms no official explanation has been given.
We touched on Winds of Arcana in our earlier Xbox coverage, noting how other titles continue to rotate through the service. This removal contrasts with the recent addition of other titles, such as Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4, which joined Game Pass upon its release. For further updates on the game’s status, players can monitor the official Xbox Wire blog.
Source: VideoGameChronicles
