Call of Duty: WW2 Removed from Xbox PC Game Pass Shortly After Joining Due to “Technical Issue”

Oh boy, so you were all set to jump into some Call of Duty: WWII this weekend, huh? Big plans on your PC? Yeah, about that… surprise! You’re out of luck. The game’s gone offline on PC, courtesy of some nasty “issue” — and let me tell you, that’s putting it mildly.

Get this, it’s swarming with RCE hackers. I’m talking chaos, folks. These are the folks who can mess with your computer as if it’s their new playground. Imagine thinking you’re just gonna have a chill gaming session, and next thing you know, boom — your PC’s hosting malware that’s throwing a party in your files. Crazy, right?

People started venting on social around July 2, right after the game servers had their big revival. Cue the flood of screenshots and frantic video clips of PCs being hijacked. Who knew gaming could get so… high stakes?

What really fries my circuits is how it’s like an open secret among the COD crowd. Those in the know steer clear of the older titles on Steam — security’s a bit of a joke there. Activision keeps the servers open forever but doesn’t do much babysitting once they’ve got their focus on the shiny, new release.

Now, here’s the twist — the classics rolled onto Xbox and PC Game Pass, luring folks in. Old game, new platform, what could possibly go — oh, right. This. Everyone thought Microsoft’s seal of approval meant safe gaming. Oops.

And then there’s the whole consoling news that consoles are safer. Xbox’s Windows operates kinda like a protective cocoon — your fortress against those pesky RCEs, unlike our more vulnerable Windows 11 on PCs. So, if you’re on Xbox, you’re sorta good, I guess? Silver linings?

COD community’s pretty steamed, though. The Call of Duty team’s vague “we’re investigating an issue” communication? Yeah, not cutting it — they want the full lowdown. No acknowledgment of the chaos that’s ensued, just a shrug emoji tweet. Come on, guys!

Those Games Pass additions keep creeping in, and you gotta wonder — will the same mess happen with other older titles? Hopefully not, but never say never.

Meanwhile, WWII’s still chilling in the Microsoft Store, teasing you with its presence, even though it’s offline. And just to add a cherry on top, some layoff drama’s going down at Sledgehammer Games and other COD studios. Who’s left to manage the chaos? Anyone’s guess.

If you’re itching for some WWII action, maybe it’s time to switch over to Xbox for now… or dive into some double XP on something like Black Ops 6. Decisions, decisions.