Security Alert: Activision Pulls Call of Duty Game from PC After Widespread Hacking
Activision has taken drastic measures by temporarily pulling a Call of Duty title from PC platforms following widespread reports of player accounts being compromised. The game in question, Call of Duty: WWII, was made available to PC Game Pass subscribers on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, but within hours, players began experiencing severe security exploits.
The issues escalated rapidly, with reports indicating that malicious actors were able to access player accounts, inject inappropriate content onto screens, and even gain control of player sessions. This led to a chaotic and unpleasant experience for many users who were looking forward to diving into the classic World War II shooter. By late Tuesday, July 8, 2025, Activision confirmed it had temporarily delisted Call of Duty: WWII from PC Game Pass and was investigating the “unexpected issue.”
The game, originally released in November 2017, has a long history, but its reintroduction to a broader PC audience via Game Pass appears to have opened up new vulnerabilities or exposed existing ones to a larger pool of potential attackers. Players reported encountering everything from disturbing imagery to loss of control over their in-game actions, clearly indicating a significant security breach. Some users even claimed their accounts were outright hijacked.
Activision has yet to provide full details on the nature of the exploit or a timeline for when Call of Duty: WWII might return to PC Game Pass. The rapid response to pull the game suggests the severity of the security lapse and a cautious approach to protecting player integrity. This incident highlights the ongoing challenges of maintaining security in online gaming, especially for older titles that might not receive the same level of active support as newer releases.
For fans of Call of Duty: WWII on PC Game Pass, this means an indefinite wait until Activision resolves the security issues. The company’s priority will undoubtedly be to patch the vulnerabilities and ensure a safe playing environment before making the game available again.
