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

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 has been removed from the Xbox Game Pass lineup for July 2026, leaving skateboard fans without the remastered two-game package just weeks after it was set to arrive. Microsoft did not share a public reason for the change, but reports suggest the title could still find its way back to the subscription service later if the right approvals are secured.

Key takeaways

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 was taken out of the Xbox Game Pass schedule for July 2026.
No official explanation was provided by Microsoft when the lineup update went live.
Licensing problems are being cited as the likely cause, with the relevant permissions still being pursued.
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 has been on Xbox Game Pass since July 2025.
Xbox Game Pass players can instead try Quarantine Zone: The Last Check, added to Premium earlier on July 15.

Reported licensing problems delay Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2

On July 13, Microsoft quietly revised its Wave 1 Xbox Game Pass announcement for the month, changing the status of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 from “scheduled” to “removed.” The company did not provide an official statement about why it was taken out, but PlayDayOne later reported that the decision was tied to licensing complications, referencing an Activision representative.

At the moment, it’s not confirmed what specific rights are blocking the deal. The dispute could involve elements such as soundtrack usage, player likeness permissions, or other in-game content, but the details are still unclear. What is known is that Activision is reportedly working to secure the approvals needed to place Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 onto Xbox Game Pass.

Where the rest of the slate stands

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 is developed by Vicarious Visions, a studio that is now operating as Blizzard Albany. The collection bundles remastered versions of Activision’s first two Tony Hawk skateboarding games originally released around the early 2000s. It has been part of Microsoft’s catalog since the Xbox maker finished its acquisition of Activision Blizzard King in October 2023, and Microsoft has since been expanding the Activision Blizzard King titles available on Xbox Game Pass.

In fact, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 was announced as joining the subscription service on July 21, 2026. That makes the July 13 removal particularly notable, especially because the subscription has reportedly lacked this specific skateboarding genre for roughly nine years.

Even with the two-pack pulled, the Xbox Game Pass schedule for July 21 still includes another release: The Planet Crafter, an open-world sci-fi sandbox adventure. Meanwhile, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 has already been available on Xbox Game Pass from day one since July 2025. Since Activision Blizzard was already under Microsoft’s umbrella by then, licensing for the later remaster may have been simpler than what’s currently blocking the first pair.

What happens next—and what other removals can teach players

Activision is reportedly confident it can eventually resolve the licensing hurdles stopping the 2020 remasters from joining Xbox Game Pass. However, as of mid-July 2026, there’s no stated timeline for when those approvals might be completed. If the parties fail to agree, the situation could end up being more than a short delay—something players have seen before.

One widely referenced example is Forza Horizon 4, which was removed from all platforms in December 2024 after licenses expired. While canceled Xbox Game Pass releases are uncommon, they are not impossible, and the causes don’t always trace back to licensing. The most recent comparable case mentioned here is Football Manager 2025: it was canceled, and as a result, FM24 continued its presence on Xbox Game Pass.

What to play while Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 is missing

While waiting for any updates on Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2, Xbox Game Pass members have another option. Quarantine Zone: The Last Check was added to the Premium-tier library earlier today, July 15.

This zombie apocalypse quarantine checkpoint simulator has been available to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers since January 2026. Based on the timing of its expanded release, Quarantine Zone may stay on the service for roughly another six months, with an expected exit in early 2027.