Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops II are now available for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. The launch price is set at $19.99 each, but will double to $39.99 after August 6. The new versions include all main game modes.
Activision has announced the arrival of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops II on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, marking the first time these titles are available on Sony's current consoles. Both games are being offered at a launch price of $19.99 each, but this introductory rate will only last until August 6, after which the cost will rise to $39.99 per title. The move brings two of the franchise's most influential entries to a new generation of PlayStation users, following years of limited compatibility for PlayStation owners.
Originally released in 2010 and 2012 respectively, Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops II were previously accessible on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC. While Xbox and PC players have continued to enjoy these games through backwards compatibility or digital platforms like Steam, PlayStation users have faced restrictions, as the PlayStation 3 versions could not be played on PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5. The new ports resolve this gap, making the full experience available to a wider audience.
Each PlayStation version includes the complete suite of game modes: Campaign, Multiplayer, and Zombies. This ensures that players can access the full content originally offered, without missing any of the core gameplay elements that defined the series. The release is handled by Activision in partnership with developers Treyarch and Iron Galaxy, who have overseen the adaptation for modern PlayStation hardware.
The launch discount is positioned as a limited-time offer, with the price set to double after August 6. This pricing strategy is likely to encourage early adoption among fans and newcomers alike. The re-release also addresses a longstanding issue for PlayStation users, who until now lacked a straightforward way to play these titles on current-generation consoles.
Call of Duty: Black Ops is known for its Cold War-era setting and covert operations gameplay, while Call of Duty: Black Ops II expanded the narrative with a branching storyline and futuristic elements. Both games have been recognized for their impact on the first-person shooter genre and their enduring popularity within the gaming community.
For context, the Call of Duty franchise remains one of the best-selling video game series worldwide, with millions of copies sold across multiple platforms. The Black Ops subseries, in particular, has been credited with introducing innovative multiplayer features and narrative techniques that influenced later entries. The decision to bring these titles to PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 reflects ongoing demand for classic games on modern systems, as well as the commercial importance of maintaining access to legacy content. The current offer may also signal a broader trend of publishers updating and re-releasing older games to reach new audiences and extend the lifespan of established franchises.
