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Activision Halts PS Black Ops Playlists Amid Cheat Crackdown

7/14/2026

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Activision disabled Black Ops playlists on PS4 and PS5 while probing cheats in the new Black Ops 1 and 2 ports.
Hackers used negative-XP, instant Master Prestige, Unlock All, modded-account and wall-hack cheats that reset levels, grant gear and reveal walls.
Some victims were temporarily locked out of online multiplayer after the exploits.
Activision confirmed support for Black Ops 1, gave no timeline for restoring playlists, and left Black Ops 2 playlist status unclear.

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Story summary

Activision disabled Black Ops playlists on PS4 and PS5 while probing cheats in the new Black Ops 1 and 2 ports.
Hackers used negative-XP, instant Master Prestige, Unlock All, modded-account and wall-hack cheats that reset levels, grant gear and reveal walls.
Some victims were temporarily locked out of online multiplayer after the exploits.
Activision confirmed support for Black Ops 1, gave no timeline for restoring playlists, and left Black Ops 2 playlist status unclear.