Call of Duty: WWII Pulled from Game Pass on PC Amid Serious Hacking Concerns

Call of Duty: WWII has been abruptly taken offline on Xbox PC via Game Pass due to a serious security vulnerability that may have allowed hackers to take control of users’ systems remotely.

Just days after the game was added to Microsoft’s subscription service, reports began to surface online of Remote Code Execution (RCE) exploits during gameplay sessions.

This isn’t your typical cheat scenario involving wallhacks or aimbots – this is significantly more dangerous. Players are alleging that their entire systems were accessed without their knowledge while playing. In some cases, the exploit appears to have allowed attackers to run malicious code remotely, effectively hijacking PCs and leaving personal data exposed.

The issue gained mainstream attention after a clip shared by X (formerly Twitter) user @wrioh75753 went viral, showing a suspicious interruption during a livestream. The post has racked up over 2.3 million views, fueling panic in the Call of Duty community.

In response, Activision has taken Call of Duty: WWII offline on PC but has so far offered minimal information, merely stating that the game has been removed “while we investigate reports of an issue.” The community has interpreted this silence as confirmation that the RCE concerns are real, and possibly widespread.

The timing couldn’t be worse. These revelations follow Microsoft’s recent layoffs, which impacted several game development studios – including those under the Call of Duty umbrella. Some fans are speculating whether the recent downsizing affected the company’s ability to respond swiftly to such a dangerous exploit.

Making matters worse, this isn’t the first time the CoD franchise has faced security issues. Several players noted that versions of Call of Duty released between Modern Warfare 2 (2009) and Infinite Warfare have had similar vulnerabilities for years, with no proper fix in sight. This has discouraged some from purchasing or playing these games entirely.

Meanwhile, Activision’s track record in recent weeks hasn’t helped ease tensions. Just last month, the company was forced to remove unwanted ads embedded inside Black Ops 6 and Warzone loadouts – ads they later claimed were part of a “feature test” gone wrong.

As the community waits for a fix, one thing is clear: a Game Pass subscription might come with more than just access to blockbuster games – it could open the door to cybersecurity nightmares.