Activision has just dropped the first Call of Duty: Black Ops title and its popular sequel, Black Ops 2, for purchase on the PlayStation Store for both the PS4 and PS5.
They weren’t accompanied by any fanfare, and might have slipped under the radar if their presence wasn’t such a surprise. But a look at the feature list on offer helped with that, as there are reportedly no dedicated servers, so good luck in case of any lag. Also, as noted by reports such as Charlie Intel’s, there issues with consistent 60 FPS gameplay, no 120Hz or FoV options, mixed reports about 4K output, shared progress and cross-platform play limited to between the PS4 and PS5, and a few other notable omissions that one might overlook if it weren’t for that $40 price tag on each of them.
Of course, there’s a $20 discount on that asking price for PS Plus subscribers until August 6, 2026, while the $30 Season Pass gets similarly discounted to $10. These might seem like a decent deal if you really want to relive the glory days of the franchise. However, having to pay extra for the Season Passes (which is necessary if you want all the maps) comes across as pretty greedy on Activision’s part.
