Classic Call of Duty titles could be making a surprise return, according to a recent leak from the PlayStation Store. The listing suggests that both the original Black Ops and Black Ops 2 are being prepared as new ports for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.
Leak Details
As spotted on the Gaming Leaks and Rumours subreddit, the two games appeared as new versions for current-gen consoles. There is no indication that these are remakes or remasters; instead, they appear to be straightforward ports of the original titles. The leak does not provide further details, but the timing has raised eyebrows given Activision's recent announcement of Modern Warfare 4.
Nintendo Direct Connection
The leak coincides with a Nintendo Direct scheduled for later today. During Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, a commitment was made to bring Call of Duty to other platforms, including Nintendo Switch. Modern Warfare 4 is already confirmed for a Nintendo Switch release in October, and these Black Ops ports could be part of a broader strategy to expand the franchise's availability.
Given the capabilities of the rumored Switch 2, running ports of older Call of Duty titles seems feasible. If these ports are coming to Nintendo's platform, it would make sense to release them simultaneously on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Game History and Expectations
Black Ops 2 originally launched in 2012 for Xbox 360 and PS3. Both titles are widely praised for their campaigns, multiplayer modes, and Zombies mode. Currently, they are only playable on PC or via Xbox backward compatibility.
It remains unclear whether the ports will include the full suite of modes or just the campaign. Including multiplayer could potentially compete with the live service audience of Modern Warfare 4, but a full package would likely be more appealing to fans.
What to Expect
If the leak is accurate, official confirmation may come during the Nintendo Direct at 2pm BST. Fans are eagerly awaiting news on whether these beloved titles will be available on modern consoles in 2026.
