Call of Duty: Black Ops
News, coverage and analysis tracking Call of Duty: Black Ops across the outlets.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 Have Just Been Shadow-Dropped For the PS4 and PS5Activision has released Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. The ports lack dedicated servers, consistent 60 FPS gameplay, 120Hz or FoV options, and have mixed reports on 4K output. Cross-platform play is limited between PS4 and PS5. Both titles are priced at $40, with a discount for PlayStation Plus subscribers until August 6, 2026, and the Season Pass is also discounted.- Evening ConsolidationCall of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops II have been ported to PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 by Iron Galaxy, as announced by Treyarch. Additionally, an Xbox Insider Playtest for Wreck Runners is now open.
Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops 2 shadow drop on PS5, and you've got one month to get them at a good priceCall of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 have been released on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. Both games and their respective season passes are available at a discounted price until August 6, with further reductions for PlayStation Plus subscribers. These new ports lack cross-platform multiplayer, Wager Matches, and Theatre mode.- Call Of Duty: Black Ops 1 And 2 Ports Are Out Now On PS5, But DLC Costs ExtraPorts of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 are now available on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 for $40 each, with DLC sold separately for $30. Developed by Iron Galaxy, these are not remasters and do not support cross-platform multiplayer. PlayStation Plus members can purchase the games and DLC at a discounted price of $20 and $10 respectively until August 6.
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 Ports Out Now on PS5, But They Come at a High CostCall of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops II are now available as ports on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. However, these releases come with a significant cost.
The Call of Duty: Black Ops PS5 Ports Might Be $40 Each without Any DLCActivision 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 PortsPlayStation 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 expectationsActivision 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 4Call 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 PlaystationActivision 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 4Upcoming 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 CatchTreyarch 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 reasonTreyarch 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, 2026This 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 ConsolidationPorts 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 MonthIron 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 PS5Call 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 PS5Treyarch 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.