Treyarch has officially confirmed that ports of the cult shooters Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops 2 for PlayStation 5 will be available to players in July 2026. This decision opens a new chapter for fans of the classic franchise entries, allowing them to experience legendary campaigns and multiplayer modes on a modern platform.
Technical Confirmations and Patches
Information about the upcoming release was captured by monitoring services, which detected the appearance of the first technical updates in the PlayStation database. On July 2, version 1.02 patches were uploaded to the system, followed by update 1.03 the very next day. Experts note that the 1.03 index traditionally indicates a final build ready for server deployment ahead of the official launch of the digital versions of the games.
Profile insider CharlieIntel, whose predictions regarding the Activision franchise have been repeatedly confirmed in the past, also stated that the release will occur in the near future. Developers at Treyarch emphasized an important nuance: these are direct ports of the original games, not remakes or remasters. This means visual changes will be minimal, and players will receive an authentic experience adapted for PlayStation 5 capabilities.
Possible Release Dates
The gaming community is already actively discussing possible exact release dates for the updates. One theory links the release to the end of the free trial period for the current Black Ops 7, which, according to rumors, will conclude on July 6, 2026. Another hypothesis suggests that the publisher will delay the launch until after the final of the COD League Championship Weekend, scheduled for July 19.
Price and Packaging
The official price for the PlayStation platform has not yet been announced, however, competitor data may serve as a benchmark. According to CharlieIntel, prices for these items have already been updated in the Xbox Store: each part costs $40 (approximately 1785 UAH). If downloadable content (DLC) is not included in the base package, the total cost of the complete edition for PS5 owners could turn out to be higher than expected.
Thus, fans of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops 2 can expect the opportunity to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of these legendary games on a modern console as early as July 2026. We just have to wait for official announcements from Sony and Activision, which will clarify release details and purchase conditions.
