Call of Duty: Black Ops
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The Call of Duty: Black Ops PS5 Ports Might Be $40 Each without Any DLC
Activision is reportedly planning to release PlayStation 5 ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops and its sequel in July for $39.99 each, without any DLC. These ports are expected to be basic remasters of the original PlayStation 3 titles, with no apparent technical improvements. While Xbox Series X|S versions are not planned, the Xbox Store lists the backwards compatible versions of these games for the same price, with DLC map packs costing an additional $10 each.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 Listings Have Fans Fearing Pricey PlayStation Ports
PlayStation fans are concerned about the $40 price point for Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops II, especially as this price does not include any DLC. The pricing has led to speculation about potential future port costs.
Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops 2 aren't being remastered on PS5 and PS4, Activision says, they're just…
Activision has clarified that the upcoming PlayStation releases of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 are ports, not remasters. Developed by Treyarch with Iron Galaxy, these versions will largely retain the original game's features and graphics from the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 era, with campaign, multiplayer, and zombies included.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 1&2 PlayStation re-releases are not remasters, Activision confirms: here's why you should temper your expectations
Activision has confirmed that Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 are being ported to PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, with developer Treyarch announcing a July release. Iron Galaxy is handling the porting duties, which are explicitly stated to be ports, not remasters. This distinction is important as it suggests limited enhancements and potential issues with older server infrastructure, unlike the backwards compatibility available on Xbox.
Call Of Duty fans are more excited for Black Ops ports than Modern Warfare 4
Call of Duty fans are showing more excitement for upcoming ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 than for the new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. Social media engagement metrics indicate significantly higher likes and retweets for the Black Ops announcement compared to the Modern Warfare 4 reveal. This disparity suggests waning enthusiasm for new entries, potentially due to issues with recent titles like Call of Duty: Black Ops 7.
Call of Duty Black Ops 2 Is Being Ported to Playstation
Activision and Treyarch have announced that Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 and Call of Duty: Black Ops are being ported to PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. These titles were previously removed from the PlayStation Store for PlayStation 3. The ports will be straightforward versions of the original games, developed by Iron Galaxy, and are expected to include Zombies and multiplayer modes along with all original DLC.
PS5's Call of Duty: Black Ops Ports Get More Likes Than Modern Warfare 4
Upcoming PlayStation 5 ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 have garnered more social media engagement than the reveal of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. The ports, which include original single-player, multiplayer, and co-op modes, are set to release in July and are aimed at fans on PlayStation consoles, indicating Activision's belief in the market for these classic titles.
PS5 Getting Fan Favorite PS3 Action Games, But There’s a Catch
Treyarch has announced that Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and Call of Duty: Black Ops II will be ported to PlayStation 5 in July 2026, with Iron Galaxy Studios handling the development. These will be direct ports of the PlayStation 3 versions, not remasters, and will include Campaign, Multiplayer, and Zombies modes. While a PlayStation 4 release is unconfirmed, there will be no PC or Xbox re-releases.
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.
Evening Consolidation
Ports for Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops II have been announced for PlayStation consoles. Additionally, an announcement trailer for Trine 6: Together in Time was released for the Nintendo Switch.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 Are Officially Being Ported to New Platforms Next Month
Iron Galaxy announced that Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops II will be ported to new platforms in July. This news indicates that older titles in the popular franchise are receiving new life on modern systems.
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.
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.
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.
