THPS 1+2 removed from Xbox Game Pass
The promise of Xbox Game Pass has always been a magnet for gamers, offering a monthly revolving door of incredible titles. Last week, Microsoft unveiled its July selection, featuring some solid additions like Gears of War: Reloaded and Quarantine Zone: The Last Check, setting high expectations for the month.
But amidst this exciting lineup, a surprising asterisk appeared regarding one of the franchise’s classics. While Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 had been expected to be part of the Game Pass offering, Microsoft subsequently amended the list, removing the title entirely from the upcoming inclusion schedule.
The move left fans scratching their heads. Microsoft provided no official explanation as to why this beloved skateboarding classic was suddenly exiting the rotation. Was it a licensing hurdle? A change in internal strategy? Or something else entirely?
Considering the massive corporate shifts happening at Microsoft—including the recent acquisition of Activision Blizzard and ongoing restructuring efforts—the reason for the removal remains firmly in the shadows. Despite the wide array of intellectual properties the company has absorbed, such as Call of Duty, Crash Bandicoot, and Spyro the Dragon, the fate of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater seemed to diverge from the broader strategy.
This sudden change casts a shadow over what is otherwise an exciting release schedule. It prompts us to wonder about the prioritization of content within a massive gaming conglomerate. Hopefully, this omission is just a temporary detour, and that nostalgia-filled skateboarding game will find its way back onto the Game Pass roster in the future.
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