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Call Of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 ports are skipping Xbox but for a good reason
Treyarch and Activision are releasing ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 for PlayStation consoles in July. These are straight ports, not remasters, and will include campaign, multiplayer, and Zombies modes. The omission of an Xbox release is due to the games already being available via backwards compatibility on Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
Evening Reading - June 17, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading covers several gaming news items including the launch of Pokemon Champions on mobile, Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions' early access, and Epic Games' stance on generative AI in Unreal Engine 6. It also notes the upcoming release of Grand Theft Auto 5's first new heist in years and the porting of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops 2 to PlayStation consoles.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 & 2 Ports Announced For PlayStation
Treyarch has announced that Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 will be released for modern PlayStation consoles in July. The ports, handled by Iron Galaxy, will include both multiplayer and zombies modes, with no remakes or remasters currently planned.
Black Ops 1 And 2 Are Coming To PS4 And PS5
Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 are coming to PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 this summer, marking their return to PlayStation consoles since the PlayStation 3 era. Developer Treyarch confirmed the ports, handled by Iron Galaxy, will be released in July without significant visual upgrades. The article also briefly mentions the upcoming Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4.
Black Ops and Black Ops II are being ported to PS4 and PS5
Treyarch has announced that Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops II are being ported to PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 by Iron Galaxy. These ports will include the single-player campaign, multiplayer, and Zombies modes and are expected to release in July. The announcement comes despite Microsoft's acquisition of Activision, making these specific ports exclusive to PlayStation consoles.
Treyarch confirms Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 are "being ported to PlayStation" and "will include…
Treyarch has confirmed that Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops II are being ported to PlayStation consoles by Iron Galaxy and will be released in July. These new ports will include the Campaign, Multiplayer, and Zombies modes. While originally released on PlayStation 3, PC, and Xbox 360, these titles have been inaccessible on modern platforms like PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, unlike their Xbox counterparts which are playable via backward compatibility.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 PS5 Ports Now Official, Launching in July
Treyarch has officially announced that Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 are receiving ports for the PlayStation 5, developed by Iron Galaxy, and will launch in July. These ports will include the single-player campaign, multiplayer, and Zombies modes, and are expected to be direct ports of the original games rather than remasters. The games will be exclusive to PlayStation platforms, as they are already playable on Xbox via backwards compatibility.
The Floor Is Lava In CoD: Black Ops 7’s New Zombies Map
Treyarch has released the new round-based Zombies map, Kowakujo, for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 as part of the Season 4 Reloaded update. The map features a lava-filled environment set at Takeo Masaki's family castle and introduces a new supernatural Wonder Weapon and GobbleGum. The update also includes new weapons and modes for multiplayer and Warzone.
Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops II ports announced for ‘PlayStation’
Activision, Treyarch, and Iron Galaxy have announced ported versions of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops II for PlayStation consoles. These ports will include Campaign, Multiplayer, and Zombies modes. The specific PlayStation platforms, whether PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, or both, were not detailed.
Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops 2 getting modern PlayStation ports
Treyarch has announced that Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 are receiving ports for modern PlayStation platforms, specifically PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. These ports are being developed by Iron Galaxy Studios and are scheduled for release in July.
Call of Duty: Vanguard Releases on Xbox Game Pass
Call of Duty: Vanguard is now available on Xbox Game Pass for Cloud, Console, and PC, starting June 17, 2026. The addition includes the full campaign, over 20 multiplayer maps, and the Zombies co-op mode. This move by Microsoft follows their acquisition of Activision Blizzard, expanding the Game Pass library with older Call of Duty titles.
Treyarch studio head steps down after 22 years
Mark Gordon, studio head at Treyarch, has retired after 22 years with the Call of Duty maker. During his tenure, Gordon contributed to titles like Call of Duty 3 and the entire Black Ops series. Kevin Hendrickson and Yale Miller will take over as co-studio heads. The article also touches on past studio issues, significant investment in the Call of Duty franchise, and recent performance concerns.
In a week of Xbox leadership changes, longtime Treyarch boss Mark Gordon is retiring from the Call of Duty studio to "focus on his next chapter"
Mark Gordon, studio head at Treyarch for 22 years, is retiring from the Call of Duty developer. Gordon was instrumental in the development of titles like Call of Duty: World at War and the Black Ops series. Treyarch veterans Kevin Hendrickson and Yale Miller will take over as co-studio heads following his departure.
Game Pass adds EA Sports FC 26, RV There Yet?, Winds of Arcana: Ruination, and more in late June to early July
Microsoft has announced new titles coming to Game Pass between late June and early July, including EA Sports FC 26, RV There Yet?, and Winds of Arcana: Ruination. Several other games like Junkster, Call of Duty: Vanguard, and Abyssus are also being added. Additionally, the article lists games that will be leaving the Game Pass library on June 30.
Xbox Game Pass lineup for late June 2026 announced
Microsoft has revealed the upcoming games for Xbox Game Pass in late June 2026, including day-one releases like Junkster and Abyssus. Notable additions include Call of Duty: Vanguard, EA Sports FC 26, and Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4. Several titles are also departing the service at the end of June.
Coming to XBOX Game Pass: EA Sports FC 26, RV There Yet?, Winds of Arcana: Ruination, and More
Xbox Game Pass is adding several new titles throughout June and July, including EA Sports FC 26, RV There Yet?, and Winds of Arcana: Ruination. The service will also see the addition of Call of Duty: Vanguard, Abyssus, and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4. Several games are also leaving the Game Pass library at the end of June.
Comings and Goings
Mark Gordon, head of the Call of Duty studio Treyarch, has stepped down from his position. The article notes this change in leadership within the prominent game development studio.
Treyarch’s Mark Gordon Steps Down as Studio Head After 22 Years
Treyarch studio head Mark Gordon is retiring after 22 years, with Kevin Hendrickson and Yale Miller stepping up as new co-studio heads. The studio, known for its work on the Call of Duty franchise, is not developing this year's entry, which is Infinity Ward's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. This new title will launch on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch on October 23rd, and will feature a new story, updated multiplayer movement, and the return of the DMZ mode.
Treyarch Head Mark Gordon Steps Down from Call of Duty Studio
Treyarch studio head Mark Gordon is stepping down from his role after 22 years with the Call of Duty developer. The departure marks a significant change for the long-standing studio.
Treyarch announces retirement of Studio Head Mark Gordon
Treyarch studio head Mark Gordon is retiring after 22 years, having overseen the development of the entire Black Ops series. Kevin Hendrickson and Yale Miller will succeed him as co-studio heads. Gordon's tenure included titles like Call of Duty 2: Big Red One and Call of Duty: World at War.
