PC Version of Call of Duty: WWII Removed After Reports of Hacking

Activision has withdrawn Call of Duty: WWII from the Microsoft Store and PC Game Pass following the discovery of a serious exploit that enabled hackers to take control of users’ systems during gameplay.

The breach surfaced shortly after the title was introduced to Game Pass in late June 2025. Within days, multiple players reported irregular system behaviors while playing online, including unexpected application launches, desktop changes, and unauthorized messages from attackers. Some users were directly notified that their machines were accessed using a Remote Code Execution (RCE) flaw.

This vulnerability, which was already patched in the Steam edition, was found active in the older version uploaded to Microsoft’s platform. The flaw exploited the game's peer-to-peer (P2P) networking model, allowing malicious players to hijack other players’ systems.

Several users shared images and screen recordings that demonstrated their devices being manipulated mid-game. These incidents led to heightened concerns across gaming forums and social media. Influencers and streamers began warning followers to avoid launching the game until the problem is addressed.

Following these revelations, Activision disabled the Microsoft Store version of *Call of Duty: WWII* to investigate. The publisher has not issued an official statement explaining the removal or offering a timeline for restoration. Meanwhile, the title remains accessible via Steam, though user reviews there caution against downloading until further fixes are confirmed.

Security experts and players alike are urging Activision to ensure older titles are thoroughly vetted before being re-released through modern distribution platforms. Until permanent solutions are implemented, users are advised to refrain from accessing the game via PC.