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News18
4 days ago
- News18
This Call Of Duty Game Was Removed For PC Users: Here's The Reason
Call of Duty PC version had to be taken down over a week back by Activision and we are still waiting to hear more details about the reason Popular gaming franchise Call of Duty was taken down from the Microsoft Store for PC users and the Game Pass version as well. The company Activision did not give the exact reason for this big call but reports suggest the version of COD available to PC users was vulnerable and exploited by hackers to take control of other devices and systems. Activision confirmed its decision to take the Call of Duty: WWII offline late last week, and till date it is yet to have been published on the app store and Game pass for players once again. Activision has obviously tried to keep a lid on the actual issue with the game but many users have shared their views on social media. Some of them have commented about having their systems freeze and the desktop wallpaper changed without their consent, which clearly points to an external intrusion taking charge of their system. If the Call of Duty game was indeed becoming a hacking threat, it was the right call to remove the game from the app store. Having said that, we're not sure how it helps people who already had the game installed, which, hopefully should be covered as the developer took the game offline for everyone. This is probably the first time we're hearing a major game facing these security issues, especially where the hacker is able to infect them with malicious code to remotely take over devices. It has been almost one week since the game was taken offline and even now you cannot find the COD version on the Microsoft Store but you can see the other Call of Duty titles on the list. We are hoping that once Activision finds the fix for the issue it will give more details about the game's security risk and how it was tackled. view comments First Published: July 10, 2025, 10:40 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Call of Duty: WWII pulled from PC Game Pass after hackers hijack players' PCs
Activision pulls Call of Duty: WWII from the Microsoft Store and PC Game Pass after players got hacked while playing the title. A critical vulnerability in the game allowed hackers to take control of the users' computers. After a wave of such reports, Activision made the game offline on Friday. Call of Duty: WWII removed from PC Game Pass amid hacking concerns.(Activision) The issue surfaced a few days after the Call of Duty: WWII game was added to Microsoft's Game Pass subscription service in late June 2025. Within a week, players began reporting issues such as computers freezing mid-game, command prompts and Notepad opening, forced shutdowns and even desktop wallpapers being changed. Some users have received a direct message from the hackers that their systems have been compromised through a remote code execution (RCE) exploit. Remote Code Execution (RCE) is an exploit that allows a hacker to run malicious code on a victim's PC and take full control. This vulnerability was patched in the Steam version of the game. But the version Microsoft uploaded to the Store was older and still had this bug in it, which led to players getting hacked. The game uses P2P networking, which means one player's computer acts as the server for the match. This setup made it even easier for hackers to attack players during online games. A lot of gamers posted snaps and even videos showing their PC getting hacked during a match. After these posts went viral, popular streamers advised their followers to stay away from Call of Duty: WWII till this issue is fixed. Activision has taken the Microsoft Store version of the game offline to investigate, but there is no confirmation about why they pulled the game or when the game will be back on the store. The game is still available on Steam, and the reviews section is full of users discouraging others from downloading the game. Players want Activision to fix these security issues before bringing the older games to new platforms. Until then, it is suggested to avoid downloading Call of Duty: WWII on PC from the Microsoft Store or even from Steam for the time being.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Time of India
How hackers may have ‘forced' Microsoft-owned Activision to remove PC version of this Call of Duty game
Microsoft-owned game developer Activision has taken down the PC version of Call of Duty: WWII from the Microsoft Store . Last week, Activision took to the social media platform X (earlier Twitter) to announce that it was bringing the 2017 first-person shooter offline to investigate "reports of an issue," without initially specifying the problem. This version of the game had recently launched and was also available through Microsoft's gaming subscription service, Xbox Game Pass . According to a report by TechCrunch, this move came after hackers exploited a flaw that led to several players' computers being compromised. The report cited a person (who remained anonymous) with knowledge of Activision's response to claim that the company took the game offline due to ongoing hacks and is currently working on a fix. How Call of Duty WWII players were affected by this hacking Multiple players took to social media to report being hacked while playing the game. However, no direct connection between the incidents had been confirmed until now. In a post shared on X, a user wrote: 'I JUST GOT HACKED PLAYING WW2! EVERYONE DO NOT PLAY WW2 ON GAMEPASS!' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Brain tumor has left my son feeling miserable; please help! Donate For Health Donate Now Undo Meanwhile, a Reddit user wrote, 'The game is not safe to play on PC right now, there's an RCE exploit,' last week. The user referred to a type of security flaw known as remote code execution, which enables hackers to install malware that can effectively take control of the victim's device. As per the report, two sources familiar with the matter has noted that the game's publisher removed only the Microsoft Store and Game Pass versions of Call of Duty : WWII, as these editions were different from the Steam release and contained an outdated vulnerability that had already been patched in other versions of the game. Over the past two years, Activision has faced multiple hacking incidents, including a November 2024 exploit that misused the anti-cheat system to ban legitimate players, and earlier attacks involving infostealer malware. In 2023, a worm exploited an old unpatched bug in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. While some gaming companies have strengthened their cybersecurity and anti-cheat efforts, Activision has undergone several rounds of layoffs, impacting its cybersecurity teams. What Is Artificial Intelligence? Explained Simply With Real-Life Examples
Indian Express
5 days ago
- Indian Express
Call of Duty: WWII hit by remote code exploit, PC version removed from Game Pass
Popular video game publisher Activision was reportedly forced to take down the PC version of Call of Duty: WWII, owing to numerous security breaches. The decision followed after hackers reportedly exploited a particular bug in the game that led to PCs of multiple users being hacked. The unexpected removal of the hit 2017 game comes after the company announced last week that it was investigating 'reports of an issue'. However, Activision had not specified the issue then. The PC version of Call of Duty: WWII was recently made available on the Microsoft Store and via Game Pass, a subscription that provides access to numerous games based on a monthly fee. Reportedly, Activision took the game offline owing to the hacks, as it has been working towards patching the issue. Meanwhile, several players took to Reddit to share their experiences; some of them even said that the game is 'not safe' to play on PC. They mentioned a type of bug named remote code execution that allows hackers to deploy malware which can take over a person's device. The game's publisher only pulled the plug on the Microsoft Store and Game Pass versions. These were actually distinct versions from the ones available on Steam, and they unfortunately still had an old bug that had already been patched in other versions of the game. As of now, Activision's status page states that the game is offline on Microsoft Store and Game Pass. Several video game companies are strengthening their cybersecurity teams along with their anti-cheat teams. Activision, nonetheless, has experienced multiple rounds of layoffs in recent years, some of which have specifically impacted its cybersecurity teams. In recent years, Activision has faced multiple hacking incidents. In November 2024, a cybercriminal discovered a vulnerability in Call of Duty's anti-cheat mechanism that enabled them to exclude thousands of genuine players. Earlier this year, the firm looked into a hacking campaign aimed at players using infostealer malware, which is a kind of harmful software created to purloin a victim's passwords.
India Today
5 days ago
- India Today
Call of Duty title pulled from Microsoft Store after hackers exploit game to hijack PCs
Call of Duty: WWII has been taken off the Microsoft Store after several PC players reported a major security problem during online matches. According to many gamers, hackers were able to take control of their computers while they were playing the game. This issue started just days after the 2017 Call of Duty title was added to Xbox Game Pass on June 30. By July 5, the official Call of Duty updates account confirmed that the PC version had been removed from the store while they look into the makes this more serious is that players have shared videos showing what actually happened. In one clip, the game suddenly froze, and a command window opened by itself, followed by a message from the hacker saying they had taken over the system. Some players even said their computers shut down by force, while others had their desktop wallpapers changed to inappropriate images. This kind of hack is known as a remote code execution (RCE) attack, where someone can run commands on your PC without needing to be near believe the problem is linked to how older Call of Duty games work online. Instead of using dedicated servers, which are more secure, the game uses peer-to-peer (P2P) networking. That means one player's computer becomes the host of the match, making it easier for hackers to target others in the same session. This setup may save costs for the developers, but it also opens the door to serious risks, especially in games with known weaknesses. Players in the Call of Duty community have often warned others to stay away from older titles on PC for this very reason. And while hacking in multiplayer games isn't new, this time it goes beyond cheating — it's about taking control of someone's entire of now, there's no word on when Call of Duty: WWII will return to the Microsoft Store or what steps are being taken to fix the issue. Activision has not confirmed whether other versions of the game, like the one on Steam, are also there's an official update, it's best to avoid launching the game on PC, especially if you're using Game Pass or the Microsoft Store version. Players are advised to keep an eye on the official Activision channels for any new announcements.- Ends
