Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 & 2 PS5 Ports Official—Launches July

Treyarch has confirmed that the original Call of Duty: Black Ops and its sequel, Black Ops 2, will finally receive official PlayStation 5 ports, slated for release next month thanks to Iron Galaxy’s involvement.

In a brief, low‑key social‑media post, the studio announced: “It’s official: the original Black Ops and Black Ops 2 are being ported to PlayStation in July, courtesy of our partners at Iron Galaxy.”

The understated nature of the announcement suggests the ports will closely mirror the original PS3 releases, simply updated for native PS5 performance rather than being full remasters.

Notably, Treyarch emphasized that these ports are exclusive to PlayStation, with no Xbox Series X|S version planned. The Xbox community already enjoys the titles via backward compatibility, so the PlayStation releases are expected to align with the existing Xbox experience.

Call of Duty’s inaugural Black Ops titles continue to stand out as some of the franchise’s most celebrated experiences, boasting full single‑player campaigns, competitive multiplayer, and the beloved Zombies mode.

For fans craving a nostalgic detour while they await the next Modern Warfare release or other summer titles, these two Black Ops entries remain FPS classics that delivered excellence in their heyday.

Iron Galaxy, the studio renowned for bringing high‑profile games like Diablo III, Overwatch, and Fallout 76 to the PlayStation 5, has been tasked with porting both Black Ops titles to the new console. Their extensive portfolio of successful conversions showcases their expertise in optimizing performance and preserving the original gameplay experience.

Will you dive back into Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 this July? Share your plans in the comments below.