According to a new report from IGN, Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 may be on the way to modern platforms. The leak, which surfaced this week, points to native ports of the beloved shooters arriving on current-gen consoles.
The specifics of the leak are still murky. It’s not yet clear whether these would be full-blown remasters, straightforward ports with upscaled resolutions, or something else entirely. Still, the possibility alone has rekindled interest in two of the most celebrated entries in the Call of Duty series. For more context, GamerHeadlines has also covered Call of Duty ex-director says US military could learn from COD Gaming News Call of Duty.
Black Ops 1 and 2 originally launched in 2010 and 2012, respectively, on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC. They remain fan favorites for their Cold War-era campaigns, iconic Zombies modes, and multiplayer that many still consider peak Call of Duty. Black Ops 2, in particular, introduced a branching narrative and the beloved League Play ranked system that still has a cult following.
However, accessing these titles on modern hardware has been limited. Xbox users can play them via backward compatibility, but the experience on PlayStation 5 and native Xbox Series X/S is nonexistent—and the PC versions rely on aging infrastructure and community fixes. A proper current-gen release could bring improved framerates, higher resolutions, and functional matchmaking.
Activision has been cautious with remasters since the mixed reception to the Modern Warfare 2 campaign-only remaster in 2020. Still, the appetite for classic Call of Duty content hasn’t faded. Zombies enthusiasts have long asked for older maps, and competitive players remember Black Ops 2’s league play as a high point. GamerHeadlines previously explored broader ideas for revitalizing the franchise in a look at ways to revamp Call of Duty.
Of course, leaks are never a guarantee. Until Activision or developer Treyarch confirms anything, this remains speculation. But given the ongoing demand for old-school Call of Duty—evidenced by the success of remasters like Modern Warfare—it wouldn’t be surprising to see Black Ops make a return.
GamerHeadlines Takeaway
A leak has put Black Ops 1 and 2 back in the spotlight, suggesting modern ports may be in the pipeline. While unconfirmed, the rumor lines up with steady fan demand. If true, it would be a welcome chance to experience some of the best Call of Duty has ever offered on today’s hardware.
