Xbox has removed Tony Hawk 1+2 from its upcoming Game Pass releases
Xbox is facing scrutiny after removing a game it owns from its upcoming Game Pass lineup despite prior promises.
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- Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 4 distinct news outlets with 4 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 2.
- Primary Driver: Xbox is facing scrutiny after removing a game it owns from its upcoming Game Pass lineup despite prior promises.
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According to coverage from Windows Central and Pure Xbox, the title was quietly taken off the upcoming list. Windows Central emphasizes that Xbox owns the game and had previously promised it would remain on the service.
This reversal has raised concerns regarding the stability of titles on the platform. Coverage does not specify the reason for the removal.
Future attention is directed toward whether other titles will be affected or if Xbox will provide a justification for the decision.
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Coverage (4)
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A New King Has Been Chosen - Japan's Best-Selling Games Announcedixbt.games · 112d ago
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Xbox removed a game it owns from Game Pass despite promising it would stay, raising concernsWindows Central · 112d ago
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Xbox Quietly Removes Upcoming Game Pass Title From July LineupPure Xbox · 112d ago
The obvious questions
Which game was removed from Game Pass?
Tony Hawk 1+2.
Why is this removal causing concern?
According to Windows Central, Xbox owns the game and had promised it would stay on the service.
When was this removal reported?
Reports from Pure Xbox and Windows Central were published on July 15, 2026.
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