Call of Duty Black Ops 1 & 2 Coming to PS5
Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 Officially Coming to PS5
Treyarch has officially confirmed that the original Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops II are being ported to PlayStation 5 this July.
The announcement is big news for longtime FPS fans, especially those who remember the early Black Ops era for its intense campaigns, memorable characters, multiplayer action, and iconic Zombies mode.
The Classic Black Ops Games Return
The first two Call of Duty: Black Ops games remain some of the most beloved entries in the Call of Duty franchise.
The original Black Ops introduced players to a darker Cold War-era story filled with memory manipulation, secret operations, psychological tension, and high-stakes missions. Black Ops II later expanded the timeline with a story split between the 1980s and a near-future conflict, giving players one of the most ambitious campaigns in the series.
Now, both games are being prepared for modern PlayStation hardware, giving a new generation of players a chance to experience them on PS5.
Campaign, Multiplayer, and Zombies Included
The new PS5 versions will not focus only on the story campaigns.
According to the announcement, both games will include campaign mode, multiplayer, and Zombies content. That is important because Black Ops became a major fan favorite not only because of its story, but also because of its competitive online play and co-op undead survival mode.
For many players, Zombies mode is one of the biggest reasons to return. The early Black Ops era helped define the mode’s popularity, giving fans memorable maps, secrets, and chaotic survival sessions with friends.
Iron Galaxy Is Handling the Port
The ports are being handled with help from Iron Galaxy.
This gives players some confidence that the project is being treated as a proper modern release rather than a simple re-listing. The goal appears to be making the original Black Ops and Black Ops II easier to access on current PlayStation hardware.
For players who missed these games or no longer have older consoles ready, this gives them a cleaner way to revisit two major Call of Duty classics.
Why Xbox and PC May Not Need the Same Release
The source notes that this announcement mainly focuses on PlayStation 5.
On Xbox and PC, players may already have other ways to access the games through existing versions and backward compatibility support. Because of that, the PS5 release appears to be aimed at filling a gap for modern PlayStation players who want easier access to the classic Black Ops entries.
That makes this port especially meaningful for PlayStation users who want to revisit the earlier Black Ops timeline before or after playing newer entries in the series.
A Strong Return for Classic FPS Fans
The return of Black Ops 1 and 2 on PS5 also shows how much demand remains for older Call of Duty titles.
While the franchise continues to release new games, many fans still look back at the original Black Ops era as one of the strongest periods in the series. The campaigns had a distinct identity, the multiplayer was highly active, and Zombies became a major pillar of the franchise.
Bringing both games to PS5 makes sense for players who want the classic Call of Duty feel without needing to rely on older hardware.
The return of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops II on PS5 is a smart move. These two games helped define a major era for the franchise, and bringing them back with campaign, multiplayer, and Zombies support gives longtime fans a strong reason to replay them. For newer players, this is also a good chance to understand why the early Black Ops games are still remembered so strongly today.
