A new batch of PlayStation Store database leaks suggests that Activision is preparing to bring Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 to modern platforms. Discovered by prominent data miner PlayStation Game Size, the backend listings point toward upcoming digital releases for the PlayStation 4, which will consequently be playable on the PlayStation 5 via standard backward compatibility.
Rather than receiving full-scale visual remastering, the database entries imply that these versions will be direct ports of the original PlayStation 3 releases. Industry insider CharlieIntel supported these findings, noting that the backend currently only contains native PlayStation 4 applications rather than dedicated PlayStation 5 builds. Activision has not yet commented on the leaks, and an official release window remains unconfirmed.
This strategy marks a distinct shift for the multi-billion-dollar military shooter franchise. While the Modern Warfare sub-series has leaned heavily into reimagined reboots—culminating in the record-breaking trailer reception for the upcoming Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4—the Black Ops lineage has largely pushed forward with continuous sequels like late last year’s Black Ops 7. Offering direct access to the decade-old multiplayer and campaign suites of the early 2010s provides an alternative avenue for nostalgic preservation.
The two targeted titles represent the commercial and critical zenith of the franchise’s historical and near-future storytelling. The original 2010 Black Ops remains one of the fifty best-selling video games in history with over 30 million copies sold worldwide, while its 2012 futuristic sequel cleared 24 million units. Bringing these legacy experiences forward allows Activision to bridge the gap between its legacy catalog and its current live-service ecosystems.
