Hackers Compromise CoD WWII Game Pass Launch, Rendering It ‘Unsafe’

The 2017 installment of the Call of Duty franchise, WWII, has recently made its debut on Xbox Game Pass. However, PC gamers are being cautioned against playing the title due to a surge in hacking incidents that pose serious threats to users.

Eight years after its initial release, CoD: WWII is now included in Microsoft’s popular subscription service, alongside titles like Modern Warfare 2 & 3 and the latest Black Ops 6. This addition has certainly excited many fans, but recent reports suggest that things are not as enjoyable for players on PC.

Since its launch on June 30, troubling reports have emerged, particularly from the PC community, highlighting instances of hacking. These are not ordinary hacks; they involve a frightening Remote Code Execution (RCE) exploit that enables hackers to gain control over their victims’ computers.

Warning from CoD: WWII Players as Hacking Issues Surge

Popular Call of Duty content creator, BAMS, took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to raise awareness, declaring, “It is not safe to play WW2 on PC in 2025.”He shared a screenshot depicting an incident where an alleged hacker impersonated his gamertag, exposed his IP address in the game chat, and subsequently forced him offline.

WW2 on Xbox PC Gamepass was fun while it lasted. It is now NOT safe to play WW2 on PC in 2025. Just got hit offline by someone that had my own Gamertag 👍 pic.twitter.com/tcNkDSknOy

— BAMS (@Bamslol) July 2, 2025

BAMS is just one among many affected players. Reports indicate that some users have experienced their PCs being commandeered by hackers, resulting in random notepad windows popping up during gameplay. There have even been alarming incidents where explicit content was displayed on players’ screens.

Additionally, entire lobbies have been disrupted by these malicious activities, with numerous players reporting that all names in a match switched to reflect that of a hacker.

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As of now, Activision has not responded to these alarming reports or issued any formal warnings for PC players regarding the serious risks they currently face. The community is left questioning when a solution might be on the horizon.

The Call of Duty series has long grappled with the challenge of hackers disrupting gameplay. Despite the implementation of it’s own anti-cheat system, RICOCHET, the issue continues to persist, affecting the multiplayer experience as well as Warzone.

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