Activision confirms new PlayStation versions of Black Ops and Black Ops II. Learn what modes are included and why these re‑releases matter.
Activision, Treyarch, and Iron Galaxy have officially announced that Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops II are being re‑released for PlayStation systems. The companies have not yet confirmed whether these versions are coming to PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, or both, but the announcement marks the long‑awaited return of two of the most celebrated entries in the franchise to modern PlayStation hardware.
Table of Contents
- What Are the New PlayStation Versions of Black Ops and Black Ops II
- Why Are These Re‑Releases Important for PlayStation Players
- What Modes Will Be Included
- What Platforms Did the Original Games Release On
- Is There a Release Date for the PlayStation Versions
What Are the New PlayStation Versions of Black Ops and Black Ops II
Activision has confirmed that new PlayStation versions of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops II are in development. These will be modern re‑releases designed to bring the games back to current PlayStation hardware, addressing a long‑standing gap in backward compatibility.
The announcement did not specify whether the releases target PS4, PS5, or both.
Why Are These Re‑Releases Important for PlayStation Players
Unlike Xbox, where the Xbox 360 versions of both games remain fully playable on Xbox One and Xbox Series consoles through backward compatibility, the PlayStation 3 versions cannot run on PS4 or PS5.
This means PlayStation players have been unable to access these titles for more than a decade unless they still own a PS3. The re‑releases finally restore access to:
- Campaign mode
- Multiplayer
- Zombies mode
For many fans, these two games represent the peak of the Black Ops subseries.
What Modes Will Be Included
Activision confirmed that the PlayStation versions will include all major modes:
- Campaign
- Competitive multiplayer
- Zombies, widely regarded as some of the best in the franchise
These modes were central to the original games’ popularity and remain highly requested by the community.
What Platforms Did the Original Games Release On
Call of Duty: Black Ops originally launched on:
- PlayStation 3
- Xbox 360
- Nintendo Wii
- Nintendo DS
- PC
Call of Duty: Black Ops II launched on:
- PlayStation 3
- Xbox 360
- PC
- Later on Nintendo Wii U
Both titles remain available on Steam, and both are still playable on modern Xbox consoles through backward compatibility.
Is There a Release Date for the PlayStation Versions
Activision has not yet announced:
- A release date
- Supported PlayStation platforms
- Technical enhancements or performance targets
The publisher stated that more information will be shared in the future, suggesting a full reveal is planned for an upcoming showcase or Call of Duty event.