Call of Duty fans on PlayStation will soon be able to revisit two of the franchise’s most beloved entries. Activision announced on June 17 that both Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 are arriving on PS4 and PS5 in July, with Iron Galaxy serving as the primary developer behind the new releases.
While an exact launch date has yet to be revealed, the announcement marks the first time these games will officially become available on modern PlayStation systems.
Ports, Not Remasters
We previously reported that Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 would be receiving full remasters. However, Activision has since clarified that these releases are ports rather than remastered editions. As a result, some information in our earlier coverage was inaccurate, and we apologize for the misunderstanding.
Activision has made it clear that these releases are ports rather than full remasters. Players should therefore keep their expectations in check regarding graphical overhauls or new gameplay features.
Both games are expected to include their original campaign and multiplayer modes, allowing fans to revisit classic stories and iconic online maps. Zombies mode is also set to return, preserving one of the most popular aspects of the Black Ops series.
However, players should not expect the kind of extensive upgrades seen in remastered collections. These versions are intended to bring the games to current PlayStation hardware rather than completely rebuild them.
Technical Improvements Expected
Although Activision has not revealed detailed specifications, several improvements are considered likely.
Reports indicate that the ports will support Auto HDR and maintain a stable 60 frames per second in single-player and Zombies modes. Upscaled resolutions beyond the original releases are also possible, potentially reaching 1080p, 1440p, or even 4K on PS5.
The original PlayStation 3 versions rendered below 720p, meaning even modest resolution improvements would provide noticeably sharper visuals.
On the other hand, PlayStation 5-exclusive technologies such as Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and native 120Hz support are not expected to be included.
Why PlayStation Needed These Ports
Unlike Xbox consoles, which benefit from Xbox 360 backward compatibility, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 do not support PlayStation 3 games. As a result, Black Ops and Black Ops 2 have remained inaccessible to many PlayStation players without older hardware.
These new ports finally address that gap and make two highly regarded Call of Duty titles playable again on modern Sony systems.
Questions Still Remain
Several details remain unknown ahead of launch. Activision has yet to confirm:
Release Date
Only a July launch window has been announced.
Final Performance Targets
Exact resolutions and supported graphical features have not been detailed.
DLC Availability
One question that continues to concern fans is downloadable content. Players who owned map packs on PlayStation 3 will likely need to purchase them again, though Activision has not yet clarified how DLC will be handled.
More information is expected to be shared as the July release window approaches.
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