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Treyarch Announces PlayStation Ports for Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops II
6/18/2026, 12:55:05 PM
Port Announcement: July Release on PlayStation
Treyarch, the Call of Duty developer under Activision, announced on Wednesday that its 2010 Black Ops and 2012 Black Ops II will launch as ports for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 in July. Iron Galaxy Studios will handle the work, and campaign, multiplayer and Zombies modes will be included.
Background & Platform Context
Black Ops and Black Ops II launched on Xbox 360, PC and PS3. Microsoft added them to Xbox Backwards Compatibility in 2016, enabling play on Xbox One and Series X|S. PlayStation lacks PS3 backward compatibility, so the titles have only been available via PlayStation Plus Premium streaming. The upcoming ports will provide PlayStation versions, ending reliance on streaming.
Key Players
The effort brings together Treyarch (developer), Activision (publisher), Iron Galaxy Studios (porting partner), Microsoft/Xbox (original platform), Sony/PlayStation (target platform) and the player community.
Official Statements
Treyarch’s social-media post confirmed the July launch and Iron Galaxy’s role. IGN noted Treyarch’s comment that the games “are making a grand return via new ports, courtesy of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 developer Iron Galaxy.” Neither source mentioned updates for Xbox or PC versions.
Community Criticism
Xbox players criticize the announcement for ignoring long-standing issues, citing the 720p resolution cap, persistent hacking, and lack of Game Pass inclusion or bundled DLC.
Unresolved Details
- Whether the PlayStation 5 version will be native or rely on backward compatibility.
- If progress can be transferred from earlier PS3 copies or from Xbox/PC accounts.
- Server integration and whether the ports will share the current multiplayer infrastructure.
- Pricing, eligibility for digital PS3 owners, and DLC or Game Pass parity.
Verbatim Quotes
- “It's official: the original Black Ops and Black Ops 2 are being ported to PlayStation in July, courtesy of our partners at @IronGalaxy.” — Treyarch (social media)
- “Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 are being brought to new platforms in July, courtesy of Iron Galaxy.” — IGN reporting
- “Treyarch confirmed today that its beloved Call of Duty games are making a grand return via new ports, courtesy of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 developer Iron Galaxy.” — IGN article
- “Microsoft and Xbox really hate their own customers,” writes one angry fan. “Yes a Xbox 360 version exists. But they are locked at 720p. They are full of hackers. After 2.75 years of the ABK acquisition they still aren’t even on Game Pass. The DLCs aren’t bundled in. What the f*** man.” — Anonymous fan (Windows Central)
Outlook
The ports will appear on PlayStation storefronts in July. Observers will monitor whether Xbox and PC versions receive updates and how progress migration is handled.
