diff --git a/tests/display/conftest.py b/tests/display/conftest.py
index 88a2b5f3c3..36d498b9a3 100644
--- a/tests/display/conftest.py
+++ b/tests/display/conftest.py
@@ -68,7 +68,9 @@ def gsg(graphics_pipe, graphics_engine):
     )
     graphics_engine.open_windows()
 
-    assert buffer is not None
+    if buffer is None:
+        pytest.skip("GraphicsPipe cannot make offscreen buffers")
+
     yield buffer.gsg
 
     if buffer is not None: