The developer has temporarily removed the online version of Call of Duty: WWII from the Microsoft Store and Game Pass after several players were hit by a hack that allowed attackers to remotely execute malicious code on users' devices.
The developer has temporarily removed the online version of Call of Duty: WWII from the Microsoft Store and Game Pass after several players were hit by a hack that allowed attackers to remotely execute malicious code on users' devices.
According to TechCrunch, the company made this decision after numerous complaints from gamers who were hacked while playing the game. One player directly stated on Reddit that the PC version of the game contains an RCE exploit. This is a type of vulnerability that allows hackers to run any program on a victim’s computer. This poses a real threat of installing malware and taking complete control of the device.
Activision did not officially disclose the reason for the suspension of the game, only stating that it was an «investigation of the incident.» However, a TechCrunch source familiar with the company’s internal processes confirmed that the problem lies precisely in hacker attacks, and the developers are working to eliminate the vulnerability.
The vulnerable version of the game was recently released on the Microsoft Store and included in the Game Pass subscription. The Steam version, however, remained available because the vulnerability had previously been patched there. According to two sources familiar with the matter, the Microsoft Store version is based on older code in which the critical bug has not yet been patched.
At the time of publication, Call of Duty: WWII remains unavailable on Game Pass and the Microsoft Store. Activision did not provide an official comment in response to requests from journalists.
Activision has already faced serious security incidents in 2024. In particular, in November, a hacker broke into the anti-cheat system and managed to block thousands of honest players. And even earlier, the company investigated a large-scale campaign to distribute viruses that stole passwords and other personal data from players.
We also recently reported on how Epic Games, the developer of Fortnite, dropped its antitrust lawsuit against Samsung. The company said the parties had reached an agreement and Samsung agreed to take Epic’s concerns about blocking third-party app stores into account.
