PC servers for Call of Duty: WW2 have been successfully restored after experiencing significant security vulnerabilities that compelled Activision to temporarily withdraw the 2017 first-person shooter from online access. The game had recently become available on Xbox Game Pass when these security concerns emerged, leading to its removal from the Microsoft Store. While Activision never officially confirmed that the withdrawal specifically addressed hacking problems, the gaming community remains hopeful that the reinstatement indicates resolved security issues.

In late June, Activision continued its initiative of adding legacy Call of Duty titles to Xbox Game Pass with the inclusion of Call of Duty: WW2. Developed by Sledgehammer Games, this installment represented a return to the franchise's traditional combat roots following the mixed reception of Infinite Warfare. Although not considered among the most celebrated entries in the series, enthusiasts welcomed the opportunity to revisit the 2017 release when it debuted on the subscription service. Unfortunately, security breaches involving remote code execution exploits necessitated the game's prompt removal from digital storefronts.

While console players on Xbox platforms remained unaffected, the PC version encountered severe security breaches where malicious actors utilized remote code execution techniques to compromise players' systems. Although Activision never publicly detailed the specific nature of the security threats, the company responded by temporarily removing the game from the Microsoft Store and taking servers offline while investigating reported vulnerabilities. After approximately two months of maintenance and security enhancements, the developer has confirmed that Call of Duty: WW2 has been reinstated on the Microsoft Store. However, without explicit confirmation regarding the resolution of all security concerns, players should approach online multiplayer sessions with appropriate caution.

Call of Duty: WW2 represents just one of numerous classic franchise entries joining Game Pass following Microsoft's landmark acquisition of Activision-Blizzard. The corporate integration has facilitated the addition of numerous beloved titles to Microsoft's subscription service. Currently available Call of Duty titles include WW2, Modern Warfare 2 (2022), Modern Warfare 3 (2023), and Black Ops 6—the first series entry to launch simultaneously on the service. Additional Activision properties such as Crash Bandicoot, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, and Diablo have also joined the expanding Game Pass library.

The pattern of releasing new Call of Duty titles directly to Microsoft's subscription service appears established, with Activision confirming that the upcoming Black Ops 7 will similarly debut on Game Pass. Serving as a direct narrative continuation of 2012's Black Ops 2, the new installment is scheduled for release on November 14 across Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC platforms.

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