Activision Axes ‘Call of Duty: WWII’ Microsoft Store Version After Hacking Incident
Popular game developer Activision has pulled the Microsoft Store version of its game Call of Duty: WWII after hackers exploited a vulnerability to hijack the PCs of many players, according to a report by TechCrunch.
Last week, Activision stated that the game had been taken offline "to investigate an issue" but did not provide further details at the time.
TechCrunch reported that the game contained a Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability, which allowed hackers to gain full control over users’ devices.
Only the Microsoft Store and Game Pass versions have been discontinued, as they contained an older version of the game with the unpatched flaw. The Steam version had previously been updated to fix the issue.
Activision has a history of falling victim to hacking incidents. In 2024, a hacker exploited a flaw in the Call of Duty anti-cheat system to wrongfully ban thousands of legitimate players. The company, already under fire for its handling of security, had laid off staff from its cybersecurity team in recent years.
