COD WWII loses multiplayer on PC just after arriving on Game Pass

The Second World War classic suffers a serious security issue in its PC version.

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What seemed like a great addition for PC Game Pass users has turned into an unexpected situation: Call of Duty: WWII has lost its multiplayer mode on PC just days after its arrival on the service. Microsoft has taken this measure due to security reasons, amid a wave of critical issues that compromised the experience and even the integrity of the equipment.

Call of Duty: WWII arrived on the Game Pass catalog at the end of June, with availability on both Xbox and PC. Its arrival was well received by fans of classic COD, set in World War II. However, the PC version was quickly overrun by hackers, who took advantage of the game’s code to execute Remote Code Execution (RCE) exploits.

COD WWII multiplayer on PC disconnects due to RCE attacks

These attacks allow malicious users to execute code on foreign computers through the game, which opens the door to infections, data theft, and other serious vulnerabilities. Although the title can still be downloaded from the Microsoft Store or Game Pass on PC, the online component has been completely disabled until further notice.

If you’re going to try Call of Duty: WWII on PC Game Pass, keep in mind that you’ll only be able to access the campaign mode for now. Meanwhile, the console version remains fully operational.

According to Windows Central, these exploits do not affect the console versions, as Xbox has a more closed architecture that prevents this type of external access. Therefore, Xbox Series and Xbox One users can continue playing normally.

Microsoft is working on a solution, but for now there is no release date for the return of multiplayer on PC. The situation highlights the risks of re-releasing old games without a thorough technical review, especially on open platforms like Windows.