Xbox removes Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 from Game Pass

Microsoft unexpectedly pulled Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 from the Xbox Game Pass lineup slated for July 21. An updated Xbox Wire blog post now includes the editor’s note: “We’ve removed Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 from the list of titles coming soon to Game Pass.” The game was to appear on Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and PC alongside titles such as Palworld 1.0, Ascend to Zero, Gears of War: Reloaded, The Planet Crafter and others. No official reason was given. Analysts suggest the removal may stem from music‑licensing issues, as the game’s soundtrack includes over 50 tracks. Because Microsoft now controls Activision Blizzard, it can add or drop the title at will; a previous release of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 in 2025 proceeded without incident. The sudden cancellation has raised questions about how Xbox Game Pass will manage first‑party and licensed content moving forward.