It appears that Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 may be heading to modern platforms. According to PlayStation Game Size, an account that tracks PlayStation's backend for updates, new listings for PS4 and PS5 versions of both games have mysteriously appeared on Sony's servers. The account shared images of the game icons, which feature the original logos.
These listings follow a recent post by a South Korean ratings board that listed both Black Ops titles. Fans have been puzzled whether this was a mistake or a sign of something in development. Speculation is now mounting that these games could be shadow-dropped during tomorrow's Nintendo Direct.
Modern Warfare 4 is slated for release on Nintendo Switch 2 later this year, but Activision might want to build hype beforehand. The Modern Warfare 2 remaster was also shadow-dropped in 2020, setting a precedent for surprise releases.
The timing is interesting, as Black Ops 7 recently added a Black Ops Classic playlist that tweaks gameplay to resemble the original games. Could this be priming players for a return to the classics? It's a bold move, as Activision has long avoided remastering fan favorites to keep focus on new titles. However, with Black Ops 7 underperforming and Modern Warfare 4 just months away, this could be a smart strategy.
If the rumors are true, it's unclear whether these ports will include the full packages. Both games feature extensive campaigns, iconic multiplayer modes, and revolutionary Zombies co-op. If they include all three modes and their DLC, it could be a massive release. For now, we'll have to wait and see.
We've reached out to Activision for comment.
