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Call of Duty Black Ops and Black Ops 2 return to PlayStation consoles in July through new ports

Call of Duty Black Ops and Black Ops 2 are being ported to PlayStation consoles in July by Iron Galaxy studios.

Asude Karataş • 18 Haziran 2026 05:00 • 3 dk okuma • 29 görüntülenme

Treyarch has confirmed that Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops 2 will arrive on PlayStation platforms in July, ending years of PlayStation players' inability to access these classic titles on modern Sony hardware. Iron Galaxy Studios, the developer behind Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4, will handle the porting work for both games originally released in 2010 and 2012.

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The Return of Two Classics
Questions About Technical Execution

The Return of Two Classics

The announcement marks a significant shift for the Call of Duty franchise, which has largely avoided re-releasing older titles in recent years. Black Ops and Black Ops 2 have remained accessible on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S through Microsoft's backwards compatibility program since 2016, but PlayStation users have been restricted to streaming through PlayStation Plus Premium, as the PS4 and PS5 cannot play PS3 games natively.

The ports will deliver the complete package for both games. Players will have access to single-player campaigns, multiplayer modes, and Zombies—the same content players enjoyed on the original PS3 releases. However, several important details remain unclear. Treyarch has not yet disclosed whether progress from PS3 versions can transfer to the new ports, whether cross-play will function between platforms, or if these versions will operate independently.

Questions About Technical Execution

On competing platforms, frustration is mounting over the announcement's silence regarding improvements for existing versions. Xbox and PC players have complained for years about technical limitations: both games are locked to 720p resolution on Xbox backwards compatibility, and hackers have compromised servers across both titles. Additionally, the games remain absent from Xbox Game Pass, while legacy DLC still requires separate payment. PlayStation players, by contrast, will finally enjoy these acclaimed shooters without resorting to streaming technology, though Xbox and PC communities question why comparable upgrades have not been prioritized on their systems.

Which PlayStation platforms will receive the Call of Duty Black Ops ports?+

The ports are confirmed for PlayStation, with sources indicating PS4 and PS5 compatibility. PS5 users will be able to access the games, though it remains unconfirmed whether PS5 will receive native ports or play the PS4 versions through backwards compatibility.

Can players transfer progress from their PS3 versions to the new ports?+

Treyarch has not disclosed whether progress transfers will be available. This information, along with details about free upgrades for existing PS3 owners, has not yet been announced.

Will the new ports include all game modes from the original releases?+

Yes. Treyarch confirmed that both ports will include campaign, multiplayer, and Zombies modes—delivering the complete feature set from the original games.

Why have Black Ops games remained unavailable on modern PlayStation consoles until now?+

PlayStation 4 and PS5 lack native backwards compatibility with PS3 games, unlike Xbox's extensive backwards compatibility program. This forced PlayStation users to rely on streaming through PlayStation Plus Premium as their only option.

Will Xbox and PC versions receive any updates or improvements?+

Treyarch made no mention of updates for Xbox or PC versions. Both games have been available on these platforms for years but remain limited to 720p resolution on Xbox backwards compatibility, with persistent server security issues unaddressed.

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