Activision has made Call of Duty: Black Ops and its sequel, Black Ops 2, available to buy on the PlayStation Store for PS5 and PS4. Released on 9 July 2026, they are ports of Treyarch’s original games: Call of Duty: Black Ops, first released in 2010, and Black Ops 2, released in 2012. These are not remasters, and they add no graphical or gameplay upgrades. Each game is listed at £34.99 or $39.99, but PS Plus subscribers can buy them for half price, £17.49 or $19.99, until 6 August 2026.
The PlayStation Store descriptions say the releases include the original base games’ campaigns and multiplayer content, including Zombies features. The initial purchase does not include separately sold downloadable content (DLC) packs. Season passes for both games are also available and unlock their expansions. They are priced at £25.99 or $29.99, with a 67% discount for PS Plus members, bringing the cost to £8.57 or $9.89.
The release brings two of the franchise’s best-known entries to Sony’s consoles and marks the first time the original versions have been officially available on PS5. PlayStation users, especially those with an active PS Plus subscription, can revisit the games or try them for the first time at a reduced price. The base-game and season-pass offers both run until 6 August 2026.
The games’ launch was followed by strong sales indicators. Circana’s U.S. monthly sales rankings placed Black Ops 2 first among July 2026 games by dollar sales, with the original Black Ops reportedly in fifth place. Separately, Alinea Analytics estimated that the ports sold about 11.2 million combined copies during July: approximately 8.2 million for Black Ops 2 and 3 million for Black Ops. The firm put estimated consumer purchase value at about $435 million in total, roughly $325 million and $110 million, respectively. Those figures cover less than a full month after the 9 July launch. They are estimates, not official Activision sales disclosures or publisher net receipts.
PlayStation’s official September 2026 download rankings showed that interest continued beyond the launch month. Black Ops 2 appeared among the leading PS5 downloads in both the U.S./Canada and Europe, while the original Black Ops also featured in the European listing. The rankings show continued visibility but provide no unit sales or revenue totals.
Both titles retain a following for their campaigns and competitive multiplayer, while their Zombies modes have also drawn players. Their 2026 PlayStation releases expand access to the original games without a technical overhaul. Players seeking the full catalogue of expansions must purchase the DLC separately through the season passes.
The ports have also prompted discussion about compensation for developers of older games. Independent coverage reported that Gavin Goslin, a former Treyarch level designer who worked on both titles, sought royalties tied to sales of the new versions. The case raises a broader question about whether developers should receive additional compensation when publishers continue selling ports years after release.
As digital game libraries expand, bringing these established shooters to PS4 and PS5 gives new audiences access without legacy hardware. The discounted prices, along with the titles’ continued presence in PlayStation download rankings, point to the commercial appeal of established Call of Duty releases.
