Black Ops 1 & 2 Are Back! Classic CoD Headed to PlayStation Next Month!

Hold onto your controllers, Pakistan! We’ve got some seriously exciting news that’s going to make a lot of old-school Call of Duty fans incredibly happy. It’s official: the legendary Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and Black Ops 2 are making a grand comeback next month, getting fresh ports for PlayStation consoles!

Treyarch, the masterminds behind these beloved shooters, recently confirmed that both Black Ops classics are being brought to newer platforms. The magic behind these new versions is being woven by Iron Galaxy, a studio known for their work on projects like the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 development. So, get ready to dive back into the espionage, explosive action, and mind-bending storylines of these iconic titles starting this July.

Now, let’s talk platforms. While we know these ports are exclusively for PlayStation, the exact consoles are still a bit shrouded in mystery. The buzz suggests they’ll likely land on PS4, which means PS5 players will also get to experience them through backward compatibility. Whether PS5 will receive dedicated native ports is something we’re still waiting to hear, but either way, PlayStation gamers are in for a treat!

And here’s the best part: these aren’t just bare-bones releases. Treyarch has confirmed that the ports will include the complete packages – that means the thrilling single-player campaigns, the adrenaline-pumping multiplayer modes, and of course, the fan-favorite, endlessly replayable Zombies experience! So, whether you want to relive Mason’s story or survive wave after wave with your friends, you’re covered.

A few questions remain unanswered for now, like whether we’ll be able to carry over our old progress, if cross-play will be enabled with other versions, or if these ports will be standalone experiences. But honestly, just the thought of playing these gems on modern PlayStation hardware is enough to get us hyped!

For our Xbox and PC brethren, you might be wondering what’s in it for you. Well, both Black Ops 1 and 2 have been readily available on Xbox for years thanks to its robust backward compatibility features. PC gamers also have easy access to these titles. The real big deal here is for PlayStation users, as PS3 titles historically haven’t had native support on PS4 or PS5. This makes these new ports a truly unexpected and welcome surprise, especially since Activision usually shies away from re-releasing older Call of Duty games.

Remember when Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare got its remaster in 2016? It was a massive hit, but some felt it overshadowed Infinite Warfare at the time. Then, the Modern Warfare 2 campaign got a remaster in 2020, but fans were pretty bummed that the legendary multiplayer wasn’t included. Many speculated that Activision avoided full remasters to prevent splitting the player base for newer CoD titles. That’s why these full Black Ops ports feel so special and out of the blue.

So, get ready to clear some space on your hard drives, Call of Duty fanatics! The return of Black Ops 1 and 2 on PlayStation is almost here, promising a nostalgic trip down memory lane with all the classic action we remember. Which mode are you most excited to jump back into? Let us know in the comments!