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Call of Duty Black Ops PlayStation Ports Bring Two Classics Back
After years of divisive Call of Duty releases, many longtime fans have continued to look back on the series’ earlier entries with increasing fondness. Few eras carry that nostalgia more strongly than Treyarch‘s original Call of Duty: Black Ops run.
During the franchise’s Modern Warfare peak, Treyarch built Black Ops into one of the biggest pillars of Activision’s annual shooter series. Between its Cold War campaign, memorable multiplayer maps, and the growing popularity of Zombies, the subseries became a defining part of the franchise’s identity.
Now, PlayStation players are finally getting another way to revisit two of its most beloved entries.
Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops II Return in July
Treyarch has officially confirmed that Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops II are being ported to PlayStation 4 and 5 in July. The announcement follows earlier rumours and listings suggesting that both games were heading back to modern PlayStation platforms.
The ports are being handled by Iron Galaxy Studios, a developer with extensive experience supporting remasters, conversions, and platform releases across the industry. Treyarch also confirmed that both titles will include Campaign, Multiplayer, and Zombies.
For many players, that combination is the main draw. Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops II are often remembered not only for their multiplayer, but also for campaigns and Zombies experiences that helped shape expectations for the wider series.
Activision Clarifies That These Are Ports, Not Remasters
The announcement quickly created some confusion over what the new PlayStation versions would actually include. In recent years, the line between a port, a remaster, and an enhanced rerelease has become increasingly blurred, especially when older games return to current hardware.
However, Activision has since clarified to Eurogamer that the two games will be ports, not remasters. That means players should not expect rebuilt visuals, major modern upgrades, or a broader overhaul of either game.
Instead, these versions appear to be focused on making the original games playable on modern PlayStation hardware. For fans hoping for a full visual refresh or new features, that may be disappointing. For others, the appeal will be the chance to revisit the games as they were.
Classic Treyarch Call of Duty Games Become Easier to Access
Based on Activision’s clarification, the upcoming PlayStation ports will likely offer an experience closer to the Xbox backward compatibility versions than a new modern package. The key selling point is accessibility, rather than reinvention.
That still matters for PlayStation players. Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops II have remained tied to older PlayStation hardware for years, while Xbox players have had easier access through backward compatibility. Pricing details have not been announced at the time of writing.
