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Activision Pulls Call of Duty: WWII PC Game Pass Version Offline After Remote Code Exploit Emerges

The removal follows hackers exploiting a decades-old engine flaw to trigger pop-ups and forced shutdowns on players’ PCs.

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Streamer getting hacked live while playing COD: WW2

Overview

  • The Microsoft Store edition remains offline with no patch timeline or return date announced as Activision investigates the vulnerability
  • Hackers leveraged a remote code execution flaw to seize control of users’ systems, focusing on trolling pop-ups and forced shutdowns
  • The exploit traces back to the game’s pre-MW2019 engine and peer-to-peer matchmaking, which lack the newer Ricochet anti-cheat protections
  • An influx of Xbox Game Pass players reignited the dormant vulnerability in the retro title, highlighting risks in bringing legacy games to subscription services
  • Players have condemned Activision’s vague “issue” labeling and are demanding transparent updates and a comprehensive fix across older Call of Duty titles