# Black Ops PS4/PS5 ports: launch, sales surge, securityissues > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/call-of-duty-black-ops-ports > Updated: 2026-08-04T22:57:16.000Z. Sources: 92. Developments: 15. In May 2026 South Korea’s rating board classified Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 as unsuitable for minors, a move often preceding a re‑release. Leaks in early June showed PlayStation listings for PS4 and PS5 ports, later confirmed by Treyarch in mid‑June as straight ports developed with Iron Galaxy, priced around $40 each without visual upgrades. The ports launched digitally on 9 July 2026 for PS4 and PS5. Activision promoted a limited PlayStation Plus discount, and the titles instantly topped the PlayStation Store, with Black Ops 2 becoming the platform’s top‑selling game and both titles surpassing player counts of the current Black Ops 7. Cross‑play between PS4 and PS5 was enabled, though other platforms remained unsupported. Within days, the launch was marred by multiple exploits: an XP‑glitch, a save‑file encryption flaw inherited from the PS3 era, and a “negative XP” bug that reset legitimate players. Activision and Iron Galaxy responded by disabling Dominance and Ground War playlists, issuing server‑side patches on 13‑14 July, and resetting affected accounts to level 20. A 14 July report highlighted the emblem editor being abused for offensive content, underscoring ongoing community toxicity. Subsequent updates addressed technical issues (mid‑match lobby back‑filling, input lag, smoke‑grenade visuals) in Patch 1.06 on 31 July, while an emergency 3 August update added temporary ban notices to flag accounts altered by prestige‑level hacks. Alinea Analytics confirmed the two ports were the best‑selling PlayStation titles in July 2026, moving a combined 11.2 million copies (≈8.2 million Black Ops II and ≈3 million Black Ops) and generating about US$ 435 million in revenue (≈US$ 325 million from Black Ops II and US$ 110 million from Black Ops). Over 90 % of sales occurred on PS5, highlighting the console’s dominance. ## Claims - Activision released an emergency update for Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 to improve match security. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The update reviews accounts with incorrect Prestige levels. (corroborated by 3 sources) - During the update, some players may briefly see an 'account banned' notice when removed from a match or session. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Players who cannot reconnect are being enforced for evidence of intentional Prestige‑level manipulation or other Terms of Service violations. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Activision said the side effect is due to legacy systems used by older titles. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The issue was first noted after the Black Ops 2 PS5 port launch in early July. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-04: Activision's Black Ops ports sell over 11 million copies on PlayStation Activision's Black Ops and Black Ops II ports sold about 11.2 million copies on PS4/PS5 in July, generating roughly US$ 435 million and topping PlayStation sales charts. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/activisions-black-ops-2-ports-rank-among-2026s-top-playstation-sellers ### 2026-08-03: Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 PS4/PS5 Update Causes Temporary Ban Messages Activision's emergency update for Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 on PS4/PS5 improves match security but may show brief 'account banned' notices; players who can reconnect are not actually banned. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/call-of-duty-black-ops-2-ps4ps5-update-causes-temporary-ban-messages ### 2026-07-31: Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 Patch 1.06 Released for PS5 and PS4 Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 got Patch 1.06 on PS5/PS4, adding lobby back‑filling, reduced input lag, PS5‑host priority in Zombie mode, VFX fixes, and an emblem toggle, but gamers still note missing 120‑FPS mode & 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/call-of-duty-black-ops-2-patch-106-released-for-ps5-and-ps4 ### 2026-07-17: Call of Duty Black Ops ports hit record player counts as early cheating glitches spark fixes Call of Duty Black Ops and Black Ops 2 ports set record player numbers on PlayStation, while early cheating exploits prompted Treyarch to roll out fixes and XP resets. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/call-of-duty-black-ops-ports-hit-record-player-counts-as-early-cheating-glitches-spark-fixes ### 2026-07-16: Activision Investigates Security Flaw in Call of Duty: Black Ops on PS5 A modder exposed a save‑file encryption flaw in Call of Duty: Black Ops on PS5, prompting Activision to investigate and patch, while the titles logged millions of U.S. players during launch week. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/activision-investigates-security-flaw-in-call-of-duty-black-ops-on-ps5 ### 2026-07-14: Call of Duty Black Ops 2 PS5 port fuels community toxicity The PS5 port of Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 revives its emblem editor, prompting renewed toxic displays such as pornographic symbols and swastikas, with unclear moderation response. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/call-of-duty-black-ops-2-ps5-port-fuels-community-toxicity ### 2026-07-14: Activision investigates cheat exploits in Call of Duty: Black Ops PS4/PS5 ports Activision is investigating cheat exploits in the PS4/PS5 ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops, which let players gain massive XP or reset ranks; playlists were disabled and a server‑side fix deployed. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/activisions-call-of-duty-black-ops-ps5-ports-face-cheat-surge-and-limited-upgrades ### 2026-07-12: Activision’s Black Ops 1 & 2 PS4/PS5 Ports Trigger Crossplay Confirmation, Record Sales and Exploit Fallout Activision’s PS4/PS5 ports of Black Ops 1 & 2 added cross‑play, topped sales charts and out‑performed Black Ops 7 in player count, but low‑res ports and cheating exploits forced playlist shutdowns. 19 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/call-of-duty-black-ops-1-2-ports-top-playstation-store-charts-worldwide ### 2026-07-11: Ubisoft and Activision launch classic game remasters for modern consoles Ubisoft and Activision released updated versions of classic titles—Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Remastered and Call of Duty Black Ops I/II ports—for modern PlayStation consoles, reflecting a growing trend of rev 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ubisoft-and-activision-launch-classic-game-remasters-for-modern-consoles ### 2026-07-09: Activision launches Black Ops 1 and 2 ports for PlayStation 4 and 5 Activision released Black Ops 1 and 2 ports for PS4/PS5 at €59 each (half‑price for PS Plus), with no visual upgrades or cross‑play; critics note technical flaws, yet the games topped the PS Store sales chart. 30 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/activision-launches-call-of-duty-black-ops-1-2-ports-for-ps4-and-ps5 ### 2026-06-20: Call of Duty Black Ops 1 & 2 set for PlayStation ports in July 2026 Treyarch will port Black Ops 1 and 2 to PS4/PS5 in July 2026, offering campaign, multiplayer and Zombies. Leaked store data suggest $40 base prices and up to $160 for both games with DLC, sparking fan price‑ske 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/activision-confirms-simple-remasters-for-call-of-duty-black-ops-1-and-2 ### 2026-06-17: Call of Duty Black Ops 1 & 2 Ported to PlayStation 4/5 in July Treyarch confirmed Black Ops 1 and 2 will be ported to PS4 and PS5 in July 2026, built by Iron Galaxy, include campaign, multiplayer and Zombies, and are not remasters. 18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/activision-to-release-call-of-duty-black-ops-and-black-ops-ii-ports-for-playstation ### 2026-06-12: Call of Duty plans retro ports of Black Ops 1 and 2 for PS4 and PS5 Leaks suggest Call of Duty will port Black Ops 1 and 2 to PS4 and PS5 as retro releases, with modest 22‑30 GB sizes, though Activision has not confirmed. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/call-of-duty-plans-retro-ports-of-black-ops-1-and-2-for-ps4-and-ps5 ### 2026-06-09: Activision's Black Ops 1 & 2 Ports Appear on PlayStation Servers PlayStation servers show new listings for Black Ops 1 and 2 on PS4/PS5, prompting speculation of a surprise release ahead of Modern Warfare 4; Activision has not responded. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/activisions-black-ops-1-2-ports-appear-on-playstation-servers ### 2026-05-31: Call of Duty Black Ops 1 & 2 receive new South Korean rating, sparking remaster speculation South Korea re‑rated Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2, prompting speculation of a remaster, port or Xbox Game Pass addition, though no official announcement has been made. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/call-of-duty-black-ops-1-2-receive-new-south-korean-rating-sparking-remaster-speculation --- Cite as: Black Ops PS4/PS5 ports: launch, sales surge, securityissues. 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