Activision has temporarily removed Call of Duty: WWII from the Microsoft Store and Game Pass for PC after reports of hacking incidents where players' computers were compromised, possibly due to a security flaw in the version of the game added to these platforms, while the Steam and Xbox versions remain available.
Hackers have caused a server outage for PC players of Call of Duty: WWII following its inclusion in Xbox Game Pass, with reports of severe security breaches including remote code execution (RCE) attacks, while Xbox and PlayStation players remain unaffected. Activision has shut down PC servers to protect players, but the situation highlights ongoing security vulnerabilities in the game.
The PC edition of Call of Duty: WWII has been temporarily taken offline after reports of a serious remote code execution (RCE) exploit that allows hackers to remotely execute malicious code on players' PCs, raising security concerns among the community. The game was removed from online access while the developers investigate the issue, but it remains playable on Xbox and the Microsoft Store. The incident highlights ongoing security challenges with older titles on digital platforms, especially as they are added to subscription services like Game Pass.
Game Pass has added the underrated 2017 WWII shooter Call of Duty: WWII to its library on both console and PC, including the standard tier, offering players access to its campaign, social space, and multiplayer modes. The game is well-received for its intense missions and nostalgic features like the Headquarters social space, and it remains popular among fans, especially with recent updates and upcoming titles in the franchise.
Xbox Game Pass has added Call of Duty: WWII, offering its campaign, multiplayer, and Nazi Zombies modes to subscribers across Xbox and PC platforms, enriching the service's library with a popular WWII shooter.
Xbox Game Pass is adding all three Warcraft remasters, Call of Duty: WWII, and several other titles over the next two weeks, with some games leaving the service at the end of June. Subscribers can enjoy new releases like Crash Bandicoot 4, Wildfrost, and Warhammer remasters, among others.