Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 Confirmed for PlayStation Ports in July
Treyarch has confirmed that Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 will be ported to new PlayStation platforms in July. Iron Galaxy, known for Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4, is developing these ports, which will include the full packages: campaign, multiplayer, and Zombies modes. The specific PlayStation platforms are currently unclear, though initial indications suggested PS4 compatibility, which would allow play on PS5 via backwards compatibility. It remains unknown whether these ports will support progress transfer, cross-play, or if native PS5 versions are planned.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 are officially set to arrive on new PlayStation platforms in July. Treyarch, the original developer, confirmed the return of these popular titles.
Iron Galaxy, the studio behind Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4, is handling the development of these new ports. Players can expect the complete game experience, as the ports will include the campaign, multiplayer, and Zombies modes.
Details regarding the specific PlayStation platforms remain unconfirmed. An initial leak suggested availability on PlayStation 4, which would imply playability on PlayStation 5 through backwards compatibility. It is not yet clear if native PlayStation 5 ports are being developed.
Unanswered questions persist regarding these new releases, including whether players will be able to transfer existing progress, if cross-play functionality with other versions will be enabled, or if these ports will operate as standalone experiences.
Both Black Ops games have been accessible on Xbox platforms for several years due to the console's extensive backwards compatibility, and they are readily available on PC. However, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 do not offer native support for PlayStation 3 titles, making these new ports significant for PlayStation users. This move is somewhat unexpected, as Call of Duty has largely avoided re-releases over the years.
