If you have been waiting to revisit the early days of Treyarch's seminal sub-series, the wait is almost over. Activision has officially confirmed that the original Call of Duty: Black Ops (2010) and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 (2012) are making their way to PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 this July.

The announcement arrived on June 17, 2026, via a post from Treyarch’s official social media accounts. The studio confirmed that the titles are being handled by porting partners Iron Galaxy. While an exact day for the release remains unannounced, the July window ensures these classics will be playable on current consoles well before the focus shifts to the upcoming Modern Warfare 4 beta and its October 23 launch.

Direct Ports of the Classics

It is important to manage expectations for this release: these are not remakes or remasters. Activision is bringing the original versions of the games to modern consoles, meaning players should expect the classic experience, including the original campaign modes, multiplayer, and Zombies.

Because these are direct ports, players will likely be purchasing them again to play on newer hardware. Pricing details have not been finalized for the PlayStation release, though the games were recently updated to a $39.99 price point on Steam. It is worth noting that those PC versions do not include the original map packs or DLC, which were historically sold separately.

A Return to Earlier Mechanics

For long-time fans who played these titles on the PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360, the return will be a trip into the past. The games will reflect the movement and gameplay design of the early 2010s, which may feel significantly different from modern entries in the franchise. The lack of current-generation movement mechanics will likely be the most noticeable change for players accustomed to the latest Call of Duty titles.

Whether you are looking to dive back into the campaign or test your skills in the original multiplayer maps, these ports provide a way to access two of the most-played titles in the franchise’s history on current hardware. With the release just around the corner, players will soon be able to see how the classic gameplay holds up on modern TVs and monitors.