The online multiplayer shooter *Call of Duty: WWII* may not be the titan it once was, especially as games like *Fortnite, Minecraft,* and *Roblox* attract larger player bases. Still, it remains a significant title in the gaming community.
Therefore, when reports emerge of hackers crippling an entire game, it certainly catches attention. Since its launch in 2017, the multiplayer aspect of *Call of Duty: WWII* has maintained a dedicated player base.
That was until recently when an anonymous source indicated that the game had been compromised by hackers. Details regarding the severity and nature of this hack remain unclear.
The Game Pass version of *COD: WWII* was initially plagued by cheaters from its introduction to the service. While cheating is a common issue in online gaming—just ask anyone who recently played *Team Fortress 2*—what has raised alarm is the revelation from players on Reddit about a remote code execution vulnerability.
This issue suggests that simply playing the game might expose users’ computers to potential takeover by malicious actors, although this claim is yet to be verified. Such vulnerabilities present a serious concern for Microsoft, the parent company of Activision-Blizzard.
The tech giant has been expanding its Game Pass subscription service, bolstering it with a substantial library of games. However, problems like this could tarnish its reputation and raise questions about the security protocols in place for online gaming experiences.
As players continue to grapple with these issues, the implications for both *Call of Duty: WWII* and the future of online gaming are significant.