Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 & 2 on PS5: Everything You Need to Know

Yes, the original Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops II are now available on PS5 and PS4, with Campaign, Multiplayer, and Zombies included. Activision released both PlayStation ports on July 9, 2026. They support multiplayer between PS4 and PS5 players, but they do not support cross-platform multiplayer with Xbox or PC.

Last updated: September 14, 2026. US prices and the current Black Ops II multiplayer status are time-sensitive. The temporary PlayStation Store discounts listed below end September 24, 2026 at 06:59 UTC.

Black Ops 1 and 2 PS5 quick facts

Are Black Ops 1 and Black Ops 2 really on PS5?

Yes. The official US PlayStation Store page for Call of Duty: Black Ops and the official US PlayStation Store page for Call of Duty: Black Ops II list both PS4 and PS5 versions. These are native store releases for current PlayStation consoles, not PS3 games being streamed through a subscription.

The two ports became available on July 9, 2026. Their arrival was significant enough to dominate PlayStation’s July download rankings: Sony’s official chart placed Black Ops II first and Black Ops second among PS5 downloads in both the US/Canada and Europe.

Are these ports, remasters, or remakes?

They are ports of the original games. Treyarch’s announcement said Black Ops and Black Ops II were being “ported to PlayStation” by Iron Galaxy. Neither game is marketed as a remake or remaster on the current PlayStation Store pages.

That distinction matters. These releases preserve the original campaigns, multiplayer designs, and Zombies experiences rather than rebuilding them with modern Call of Duty technology. Players should not expect the scope of a remake or a visually overhauled remaster.

Black Ops 1 and Black Ops 2 PS5 price

Those discounted figures are temporary US PlayStation Store prices, not permanent MSRPs. At regular pricing, one complete game plus its Season Pass costs $69.98. Buying both games and both passes at their normal prices totals $139.96. During the current promotion, the corresponding totals are $29.88 for one game with its pass or $59.76 for both complete packages.

Store prices, eligibility, and offer timing can change. Check the four official product pages before buying, particularly after September 24.

What is included with each base game?

Each $39.99 base game includes its original Campaign, Multiplayer, and Zombies modes. PlayStation lists one to two players locally and up to 18 online players with PlayStation Plus. An Activision account and acceptance of Activision’s software terms are required.

The base purchase does not include the post-launch map packs. Those are bundled into a separate Season Pass for each game. That separation is easy to miss when looking only at the headline price, and it makes a substantial difference to the total cost for players who want the full Zombies and multiplayer map lineup.

Multiplayer, PS Plus, and cross-generation support

Online multiplayer requires an active PlayStation Plus subscription. Both official game listings now say PS4 and PS5 players can play together through cross-generation multiplayer. That current first-party wording supersedes older launch-day reports that said the two console generations were separated.

Cross-generation is not the same as cross-platform. PlayStation players cannot match with Xbox or PC players in these releases. The pool is limited to PS4 and PS5 users, while the store lists support for up to 18 online players.

The product pages also list one-to-two-player support, but they do not provide a detailed mode-by-mode local-player breakdown. Availability can differ between Campaign, Multiplayer, and Zombies, so the in-game menu is the safest guide for a particular local setup.

Zombies and Season Pass DLC comparison

Both base games include Zombies, but their extra Zombies maps and multiplayer map packs require the relevant Season Pass. The passes are not interchangeable, and owning a pass without its matching base game is not enough.

The Black Ops Season Pass listing confirms four packs. First Strike adds Ascension; Escalation adds Call of the Dead; Annihilation adds Shangri-La; and Rezurrection adds Moon plus the four World at War-era maps Nacht der Untoten, Verrückt, Shi No Numa, and Der Riese.

The Black Ops II Season Pass listing includes Revolution, Uprising, Vengeance, and Apocalypse. Their Zombies maps are Die Rise, Mob of the Dead, Buried, and Origins. Nuketown Zombies and The Deuce multiplayer calling card are also included.

Players mainly interested in classic Zombies should compare the map lists before choosing. Some maps later appeared in newer form elsewhere in the series; Game News Plus previously covered the remastered maps in Black Ops III: Zombies Chronicles, which is a different purchase and not part of either 2026 port.

What has changed on PS5?

Official documentation is limited. Sony identifies separate PS5 versions and lists standard controller vibration, but it does not publish a resolution target, frame-rate target, field-of-view options, load-time comparison, or a detailed PS4-versus-PS5 feature chart.

Current hands-on reporting is consistent about the practical experience. Push Square’s Black Ops PS5 review reports a 1080p presentation at 60 frames per second, with no 120 FPS mode, FOV slider, or meaningful use of advanced DualSense features. An Impulse Gamer review of Black Ops II reports the same 1080p/60 FPS profile and similarly limited modern options.

These are third-party observations, not specifications published by Activision or Sony. The safest expectation is a faithful, lightly adapted port rather than a PS5 showcase. Players looking for the newer visual and performance features seen in later Call of Duty releases should note the contrast; for example, Game News Plus previously reported on Black Ops Cold War’s 4K and 120Hz options.

No authoritative, repeatable PS4-versus-PS5 load-time comparison was available for this guide, so no specific load-time claim is included.

Black Ops II multiplayer security status

Status checked September 14, 2026: Black Ops II received important backend and server changes after reports that malicious players were altering accounts and applying incorrect Prestige levels. On August 2, the official Call of Duty Updates account said backend updates had been released to improve match security while affected accounts were reviewed.

A further official update on September 10 said dedicated multiplayer servers had rolled out for improved match stability and security, with 100% of Black Ops II multiplayer matches migrated. The same update cited better support for joining friends and fixes for Custom Emblems, UI elements, and the multiplayer heatmap globe.

Those are meaningful improvements, but Activision has not said that cheating or account manipulation can never recur. The accurate current position is that the company has taken documented security action and moved matches to dedicated servers—not that every possible problem has been permanently eliminated.

Which one should you buy?

Choose Black Ops if your priority is the original Cold War conspiracy campaign and the earlier, more straightforward Zombies lineup. Its Season Pass is especially appealing to players who want Ascension, Call of the Dead, Shangri-La, Moon, and the four returning World at War maps in their original Black Ops form.

Choose Black Ops II if you prefer its dual-era campaign structure, later multiplayer design, and Zombies maps such as Mob of the Dead, Buried, and Origins. Its September dedicated-server update also gives prospective multiplayer buyers a newer, concrete infrastructure improvement to consider.

At the current sale price, either base game is easier to recommend than at the $39.99 list price. The better value depends on whether you need the DLC. A Zombies-focused buyer may effectively be choosing between the complete $29.88 sale package and the $69.98 regular-price package, not simply between two $19.99 games.

Frequently asked questions

Is Black Ops 1 on PS5?

Yes. Call of Duty: Black Ops has a PS5 and PS4 release dated July 9, 2026 on the official PlayStation Store.

Is Black Ops 2 on PS5?

Yes. Call of Duty: Black Ops II is available for PS5 and PS4 through the PlayStation Store.

Are Black Ops 1 and Black Ops 2 remastered?

No. They are described as ports and are not marketed as remasters or remakes.

Does Black Ops 1 have Zombies on PS5?

Yes. Zombies is included with the base game. Additional maps including Ascension, Call of the Dead, Shangri-La, and Moon require the separate Season Pass.

Does Black Ops 2 have Zombies on PS5?

Yes. The base game includes Zombies. Die Rise, Mob of the Dead, Buried, Origins, and Nuketown Zombies are part of the separately sold Season Pass.

Is PS Plus required?

PlayStation Plus is required for online multiplayer. It is not required simply to access the single-player Campaign.

Can PS4 and PS5 players play together?

Yes. The current official listings explicitly support cross-generation multiplayer between PS4 and PS5 players.

Can PlayStation players play with Xbox or PC?

No. The official listings say cross-platform multiplayer with non-PlayStation platforms is not supported.

Are the DLC maps included with the base games?

No. The base games and their Season Passes are separate purchases. Each pass requires its matching game.

Does PS3 progress or save data transfer to PS5?

No official PlayStation or Activision documentation confirming PS3 save or progression transfer to these ports could be found. Do not buy on the assumption that an old PS3 profile will carry over.

Is there a physical edition?

The confirmed PS4 and PS5 releases are sold digitally through the PlayStation Store. No official physical edition for either 2026 port could be confirmed.