You can soon play Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops 2 on PS4 and PS5, with both titles set to arrive in July 2026. These releases bring the original versions of the games to modern PlayStation systems for the first time since their PS3 debut.
You will get straightforward ports rather than remastered editions, so the visuals and gameplay stay true to their original design. If you plan to revisit the campaigns, multiplayer, or Zombies modes, you should understand how these versions work on PS4 and PS5 before launch.
Classic Black Ops Titles Land on PS4 and PS5
Treyarch has confirmed that Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops 2 will release on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 in July 2026. You can expect both titles to arrive on the PlayStation Store during that month, although the exact launch date remains unannounced.
July’s schedule includes several major releases, so a late-month launch would avoid direct competition. Activision has not locked in a specific day yet, but you should see firm details as the release window approaches.
You will need to purchase the ports. They will not be free upgrades.
Pricing has not been finalized, and it is unclear whether Activision will bundle the two games together or sell them separately. If they launch as individual titles, you can reasonably expect a price range around $10 to $20 per game, based on similar legacy ports. Official pricing should become clear closer to release.
When you buy either title, you will gain access to the full core experience. Treyarch has confirmed that each port includes:
- Campaign
- Multiplayer
- Zombies
You should also expect previously released DLC packs to come included. Current information suggests there will be no new microtransactions tied specifically to these ports.
Iron Galaxy is handling the PlayStation versions. These releases are described as straightforward ports rather than remasters, so you should not expect rebuilt visuals or major overhauls. The focus appears to be compatibility and accessibility on modern PlayStation hardware.
Several technical details remain unresolved. You do not yet know:
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Dedicated or legacy servers | Not confirmed |
| Native PS5 version vs. PS4 backward compatibility | Not confirmed |
| Resolution or performance upgrades | Not detailed |
| Modern options (FOV slider, sensitivity updates) | Unknown |
Server support will be especially important if you plan to spend time in multiplayer or Zombies. Activision has not clarified whether the games will use upgraded infrastructure or rely on legacy systems.
You also do not know whether the PS5 version will run as a native application or through PS4 backward compatibility. That distinction could affect performance, loading times, and graphical output.
For now, you can count on full access to the original content across both titles when they arrive in July. More technical and pricing details should surface as the release date approaches.
