Microsoft Confirms Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 Not Canceled

Microsoft has walked back a report that Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 was being removed from Xbox Game Pass by confirming the game has not been canceled—though it was taken off the “coming soon” list for the service. An Xbox spokesperson said the company is still working through required licensor approvals and will update players once it has something new to share.

Announcement: removed from “coming soon,” not canceled

In a statement shared with Windows Central on July 15, 2026, Microsoft clarified that Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 remains in active consideration rather than being outright canceled for Xbox Game Pass. The spokesperson also stated that Microsoft “removed Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 from the list of titles coming soon to Game Pass,” adding that work is continuing on the necessary licensor approvals.

Practical impact for Game Pass players

For subscribers watching the service’s rollout schedule, the immediate effect is clear: the title is no longer listed as an upcoming release. While Microsoft did not provide a timeline for when (or if) it could return to the lineup, the confirmation that approvals are still being processed suggests the change is tied to administrative and licensing steps rather than a final decision that the game will never arrive.

Platform scope and why the change stands out

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 is an IP Xbox owns, which makes the removal from the “coming soon” list notable. The update did not specify the cause, but the surrounding discussion points to potential licensing constraints—particularly related to music—despite the property being under Xbox’s ownership.

What comes next

Microsoft said it will provide an update once it completes the necessary licensor approvals. In the meantime, broader concerns about Xbox Game Pass viability continue to circulate, alongside reports that Xbox leadership views the service as unsustainable. Separately, Xbox is also undergoing a major restructuring, including reports of roughly 1,600 layoffs so far, as studios become independent.

What changed

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 was removed from the “coming soon” titles list for Xbox Game Pass.
Microsoft confirmed the game has not been canceled and is still moving through required licensor approvals.
A new update will be provided once Microsoft has more information to share.