Call of Duty Black Ops 1 and Black Ops 2 Are Finally Getting Native PS5 Versions
PlayStation fans are getting two major Call of Duty updates at once. Call of Duty Black Ops PS5 port has officially been announced, while Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 became a standalone game on July 7, 2026. Players no longer need the main Call of Duty HQ app to launch Black Ops 6, making installation easier and reducing storage requirements on PS4 and PS5.
Black Ops 6 Leaves Call of Duty HQ
The standalone version of Black Ops 6 went live at 9:00 a.m. PT on July 7. Existing owners must redownload the game to access the new standalone release. Legacy Black Ops 6 content has also been separated from the shared Call of Duty installation, allowing players to free up valuable console storage.
This follows the same approach previously used for Modern Warfare II and Modern Warfare III, both of which were removed from Call of Duty HQ after launch. Black Ops 6 is also receiving its own PS5 Platinum Trophy, with an updated trophy list already appearing on Exophase.
After this change, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 becomes the only mainline Call of Duty title still inside the Call of Duty HQ launcher. Reports also suggest Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will join the app when it launches on October 23, 2026.
Classic Black Ops Games Return to PlayStation
Treyarch has also confirmed that Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops II are being ported to modern PlayStation consoles. The ports are being handled by Iron Galaxy, bringing both classic games back after they were unavailable across two PlayStation console generations.
The ports will feature the original Campaign, Multiplayer, and Zombies modes and retain the original gameplay experience. Treyarch has clarified that these are direct ports rather than remasters, meaning players should not expect major graphical upgrades or modern quality-of-life improvements.
Pricing has already sparked debate among fans. Xbox Store pricing currently lists each game at $40, while Season Passes have dropped from $50 to $30 and individual DLC packs from $15 to $10. Microtransaction camo packs have also become free on Xbox. If PlayStation follows the same pricing, buying both base games would cost $80, while purchasing every DLC separately could push the total close to $150.
Several details remain unconfirmed, including native PS5 support, cross-play, cross-progression, and whether new multiplayer servers will be introduced to address cheating issues found in older online versions. Still, the return of two of the franchise’s most popular entries gives long-time PlayStation players another way to revisit their classic campaigns, competitive multiplayer, and fan-favorite Zombies mode.
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- Push Square – From July 7th, 2026, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is now available to download as a standalone and no longer needs Call of Duty HQ. Existing owners must redownload the game, and the standalone version reduces storage usage by separating it from the shared installation.
- Pure Box – Xbox Store pricing now lists Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops II at $40 each, with Season Passes reduced to $30 and DLC packs to $10.
- Notebook Check – The PlayStation ports are neither remakes nor remasters, and are expected to feature the original campaigns and Zombies mode with no major graphical upgrades.
- Games.gg – Iron Galaxy is handling the Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops II ports on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.
- Player.one – Treyarch has confirmed the ports include all three original modes: Campaign, Multiplayer, and Zombies.
