Last week, Microsoft officially unveiled its upcoming Xbox Game Pass line-up for the month of July, confirming a number of titles including the likes of Gears of War: Reloaded, Quarantine Zone: The Last Check and Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2. In an odd twist however, Microsoft has now come out to reveal that the Xbox-owned THPS 1+2 will no longer be joining Game Pass this month.

Taking to the Xbox Wire blog to offer an update on the previously-announced line-up, Microsoft amended their upcoming list of Game Pass inclusions, stating: “We’ve removed Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 from the list of titles coming soon to Game Pass.”

Unfortunately, we did not get any further details, and so it is unknown exactly why Pro Skater 1+2 is no longer joining.

Ever since Microsoft acquired Activision Blizzard for just under $69 Billion, the console maker obtained an influx of IPs, including Call of Duty; Crash Bandicoot; Spyro the Dragon and of course, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater. Given this, it is unlikely that its removal has anything to do with licensing and ownership issues, and so the reason remains unclear.

Either way, this is not the best of looks for Microsoft / Game Pass, especially considering everything else going on at the company right now. Hopefully the game does wind up being added eventually.

KitGuru says: What do you think of this sudden change? Could it have something to do with in-game music? What other reason could there be for Microsoft to backtrack like this? Let us know down below.

In amongst a plethora of bad news pertaining to Microsoft and its cutting of over 3000 Xbox employees (while parting ways with 5 of its studios), the console maker is continuing to truck along with business as usual. As part of this, Microsoft has now officially detailed all of the titles “coming soon” to Xbox Game Pass.

Taking to their Xbox Wire blog to make the announcement, Microsoft unveiled the line-up of Xbox Game Pass titles set to drop onto the service between now and the 3rd week of July:

• Gears of War: Reloaded – 9th July
• Tamashika – 9th July
• Ascend to Zero – 13th July
• PBA Pro Bowling 2026 – 14th July
• Quarantine Zone: The Last Check – 15th July
• Mavrix by Matt Jones – 16th July
• FixForce – 17th July
• Fogpiercer – 17th July
• The Planet Crafter – 21st July
• Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 – 21st July

Full details on the line-up (including which tiers are getting what) can be found HERE. Overall however, July looks to be one of Game Pass’ weaker offerings.

Unfortunately, the announcement of new Game Pass titles also comes alongside its own downsides, with the following set to depart from the service on the 15th of July:

• Dungeons of Hinterberg
• EA Sports Football Club 24
• Stellaris
• Golf With Your Friends
• Minami Lane
• Powerwash Simulator
• Shadow of the Tomb Raider Definitive Edition
• Splitgate: Arena Reloaded
• Super Fantasy Kingdom
• Techtonica

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KitGuru says: What do you think of July’s offerings? Is more being gained than lost? What games do you think will be included in July’s second drop? Let us know down below.