Activision has recently removed Call of Duty: WWII from both the Microsoft Store and the PC version of Game Pass, following alarming reports of security breaches affecting players. The decision to take the game offline was made as the publisher investigates these troubling incidents, which have reportedly led to multiple PC users experiencing hacks after engaging with the title.
On Friday, Activision announced that the 2017 shooter would be “brought offline” while they look into the matter. This action specifically impacts the game’s availability on Microsoft’s platforms, while it remains accessible through Steam and other consoles. The absence of a detailed explanation from Activision has left many in the gaming community speculating about the underlying issues.
Social media has been rife with accounts from players who have encountered significant security threats after playing the game. Notably, streamer Wrioh shared a video that illustrates the hacking process, showcasing the game freezing, command line windows appearing, and even a change to the desktop wallpaper. A warning message within the clip indicated that Wrioh had been “RCEd,” a term referring to remote code execution vulnerabilities that enable hackers to deploy malware and gain control over a device.
Interestingly, Call of Duty: WWII was added to the Microsoft Store and Game Pass only in June, which may be a crucial factor in this situation. Reports from TechCrunch suggest that the version of the game uploaded to Microsoft’s platforms contained an outdated flaw that had already been addressed in other iterations. As of now, the game remains unavailable, and players await further updates from Activision regarding its restoration.
