Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 still coming to Xbox Game Pass, despite fears of cuts

The Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 remake was set to come to Xbox Game Pass on July 21st. However, a new editor’s note on Xbox Wire confirmed its removal from the roster. With concerns over possible changes to the subscription service, some fans feared the worst. Fortunately, Microsoft has clarified the game will eventually make it to Ultimate, Premium, and PC tiers.

The note that caused the confusion read:

We’ve removed Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 from the list of titles coming soon to Game Pass.

Without further explanation, it was unclear whether the skateboarder would ever be added. After Windows Central published an article about the situation, Microsoft responded. The company said it’s “continuing to work through the necessary licensor approvals” and asked gamers to stay tuned for updates.

The Activision title includes many original tracks from the franchise's 1999 debut. Observers speculated that rights to use some of the music no longer existed. That said, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 already appeared on the PS4, Xbox One, and Epic Games in 2020. It was later ported to the PS5, Series X/S, and Steam.

A complicated Game Pass launch

Further frustrating followers, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 launched as a day-one Xbox Game Pass game in July 2025. Still, Microsoft didn’t complete its Activision Blizzard acquisition until after the release of the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 remake.

Once finalized, there were hopes that a bevy of new Xbox Game Pass games would surface. Yet, many entries from popular series like Call of Duty remain absent. The struggle highlights the difficulties of reviving older titles regardless of who controls a publisher. Licensing issues could curtail efforts to ensure backward compatibility on future consoles like Project Helix.

The subscription service’s growth has stalled, despite regular additions. Microsoft recently admitted that member counts had fallen well short of projections. There were also rumors that the company had paused signing deals with third parties. It denied the report, but did sacrifice upcoming Call of Duty games to offset losses in standalone sales.