Activision Drops Black Ops on PS5 — But It's a Real Disappointment
Back in July 2026, Activision suddenly dropped Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops 2 on the PlayStation Store (PS5 and PS4) with zero warning. At first glance, it seemed like a solid move — finally, PlayStation players were getting their hands on the classics. But the moment I started digging into the details, I realized what we got is basically a stripped-down, underwhelming port.
The Price and the Promo
You're looking at $39.99 (or £34.99) per game. The only decent news? If you're a PlayStation Plus subscriber, you get 50% off until August 6, 2026. Honestly, that temporary discount feels like Activision knows the deal isn't that hot, so they're trying to push people to buy before the offer expires.
Port Quality: A Real Letdown
Here's where it gets rough. When you play Black Ops on PS5, you're basically playing the PS3 version from 2010. No frame rate improvements, no FOV slider, nothing that screams "we actually optimized this for PS5's hardware." The only real visual bump? Resolution bumped up to 1080p — which, let's be honest, is pretty minimal in 2026.
In my opinion, this doesn't show real effort. It feels like Activision just wanted to get the game out the door without actually investing in a proper remake. If you're expecting a modern experience that actually takes advantage of PS5's power, you're gonna feel cheated.
Missing Content and Ghost Trophies
It gets worse. What you're getting is just the base game: single-player, multiplayer, and Zombies mode — but zero DLC content included. Already feels like a lot of what made the original special got cut.
But here's the weird part: players noticed that specific trophies are straight-up missing from the first Black Ops. The "Date Night" and "In the Money" trophies don't exist in this new version. That's a dead giveaway that whole chunks of content — especially from Zombies — are gone. If you played the original, you know what this means: actual content is missing, not just some minor glitch.
Who Should Buy This? Who Should Skip It?
My take: only grab it if you're a true Black Ops devotee who just wants to revisit the game on current hardware — and even then, wait for that PlayStation Plus discount. No point paying full price for such a weak port.
But if you're expecting real improvements, bundled DLC, or the full trophy list like the original, I'd pass. There are better games worth your money. Real talk: this port screams that Activision didn't treat this as a priority — just a quick cash grab from an old IP. You deserve better than that.
