Millions of Call of Duty players were left frustrated as every title in the franchise—from Warzone to Black Ops 6—went offline across all platforms in a sudden server outage. The disruption, which began late Thursday evening, forced players out of matches and left them staring at error screens and failed inventory loads.
For nearly two hours, the entire ecosystem—covering consoles, PC, and mobile—was inaccessible, raising concerns about the reliability of the network infrastructure that powers one of the world’s most-played gaming franchises. Services were gradually restored after midnight, but no official explanation for the outage has been provided.
Call of Duty: WWII Pulled from PC After Major Security Exploit
Adding to the turmoil, Call of Duty: WWII was abruptly removed from PC Game Pass just days after being reintroduced. The removal followed reports of a serious security flaw that allowed malicious actors to execute code directly on players’ computers.
Affected users experienced forced shutdowns, intrusive pop-ups, and even desktop wallpaper changes, sparking alarm across the community. While the exploit was limited to the PC Game Pass and Microsoft Store editions, it posed enough risk for the title to be immediately pulled. Versions available on Steam, Battle.net, and consoles remained unaffected.
Cybersecurity groups confirmed the flaw’s severity, warning players against logging into the compromised edition until an official fix is issued. The incident has raised pressing questions about the testing and security vetting of older titles re-launched through subscription services.
Activision Faces Scrutiny Over Stability and Security
The back-to-back issues have placed Activision under the spotlight, with players questioning the company’s ability to safeguard both service stability and digital security. The global outage highlighted the vulnerability of centralized servers that support a franchise spanning multiple platforms. Meanwhile, the WWII exploit exposed risks in reintroducing legacy titles without adequate updates.
Earlier this summer, several legacy Call of Duty games were also taken offline for extended maintenance, hinting at broader backend challenges. With the latest incidents, trust among the community is being tested as fans demand more transparency and faster resolutions.
While services have returned for most titles, and unaffected platforms remain stable, uncertainty lingers. Gamers now look to Activision for reassurance that the world’s leading first-person shooter series can deliver not only thrilling gameplay but also the reliability and safety they expect.
Sources:
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/call-of-duty/well-thats-a-problem-every-call-of-duty-title-is-offline-on-all-platforms-due-to-server-issues
https://screenrant.com/call-of-duty-ww2-pc-game-pass-return/
