Call of Duty may not hold the same cultural dominance it once did, but the franchise still commands attention—especially when its multiplayer servers go dark under mysterious circumstances. That’s exactly what’s happened to Call of Duty: WWII on PC via Game Pass and the Microsoft Store. While console and Steam players continue fragging uninterrupted, the Microsoft-distributed version has been offline for days following a suspected security breach.
According to TechCrunch, the issue stems from a recent release of the game on Game Pass, which had already seen its share of cheaters. But the problem appears to be far more serious than simple aimbots or wallhacks. An anonymous source suggested that the game had been hacked, and several Reddit users raised concerns about a potential remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability—one that could theoretically allow hackers to take over a player’s machine. Though this alarming claim remains unconfirmed, it’s enough to warrant the ongoing multiplayer shutdown.
This is particularly embarrassing for Microsoft, which now owns Activision Blizzard and has been touting Game Pass as the definitive platform for gaming. Including legacy titles like COD: WWII is supposed to bolster Game Pass’ appeal—but a security vulnerability that may endanger users does the exact opposite. And the timing couldn’t be worse: Microsoft is fresh off yet another round of significant layoffs as it reallocates internal resources toward AI development.
For now, the Steam and console versions remain online and seemingly unaffected. But this situation underscores how difficult legacy game support can be in an era where online security is more important—and more fragile—than ever.
