Two acclaimed titles from the Call of Duty franchise, Black Ops (released in 2010) and Black Ops 2 (2012), will have a surprising arrival at the PlayStation Store on Wednesday, July 9, 2026. The classics will be available for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 consoles, promising to revive nostalgia for old fans and introduce the remarkable gameplay to a new generation of players on the platform.
The remasters of these games were developed by Iron Galaxy in partnership with Activision, with the aim of preserving the essence of the original versions. This strategy underlines the interest in maintaining the integrity of the experience that established the Black Ops series as a landmark in the world of first-person shooters.
Details on pricing and discounts for PlayStation Plus subscribers
Each of the titles will be sold individually for R$174.90, a price that reflects the investment in adapting them to current platforms. However, members of the PlayStation Plus service will have an exclusive benefit, being able to purchase any of the games with a significant discount of 50%, reducing the cost to R$87.45.
This special offer for PlayStation Plus subscribers will be valid for a limited period, extending until August 6, 2026. Sony’s approach with these re-releases appears to focus on encouraging sign-up or continued subscription to its service, while also monetizing a catalog of highly successful games.
For those planning the acquisition, some points are important:
- There will be no option for a bundle that includes Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 together.
- Season packs, which add extra maps and Zombies mode content, are sold separately.
- PlayStation Plus members will also be able to enjoy discounts on season packages, reinforcing the service’s added value strategy.
Sony’s strategy with the return of renowned classics
The unexpected return of older Call of Duty games to current platforms represents a growing trend in the gaming industry. Companies seek to monetize their catalogs of established titles, taking advantage of players’ nostalgia and the convenience of digital stores. For Sony and Activision, the decision to re-release Black Ops 1 and 2 on PlayStation 4 and 5 is a strategic move to fill gaps in the catalog and meet the demand for classics.
The inclusion of these games, albeit with a future date, signals a possible broader strategy of revitalizing popular titles that precede Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision. Although Activision is now under the Xbox umbrella, continued support and release of games on PlayStation platforms is crucial to the franchise’s player base and longevity.
Multiplayer and expansions: what to expect from gameplay
The multiplayer experience, one of the pillars of the Call of Duty series, in the new ports will maintain the original characteristics, however, without offering cross-platform support. This means that PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 players will be able to connect with each other, but not with users on other platforms, such as PC or Xbox, for gaming sessions.
Still for franchise enthusiasts, the possibility of purchasing the season packs separately ensures that the additional content that marked these games, especially the acclaimed Zombies mode maps, remains accessible. These add-ons were critical to the games’ longevity and engagement upon their original release.
The Call of Duty panorama in the PlayStation ecosystem
The arrival of these classics adds to other recent moves in the franchise on PlayStation. Recently, the PlayStation Plus library received Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, allowing players to secure the cross-gen bundle for both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 versions.
Looking to the future, the next major release in the series, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, is already scheduled to arrive in October this year. It will be available not only for PS5, but also for Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2 and PC, showing the multiplatform reach of the franchise in its new releases.