Activision has officially released remastered versions of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops II for PS4 and PS5, bringing two of the franchise's most beloved entries back to current-generation consoles. Players hoping to relive the original campaigns and multiplayer modes will need to pay $40 for each title, a price point that has sparked conversation among those expecting a more budget-friendly return for games now over twelve years old.
The cost becomes even more notable considering that neither package includes the original downloadable content, such as extra maps or bonus modes that once expanded both games significantly. This means fans looking for the full experience, including the beloved Zombies mode with its expanded map lineup, will need to decide whether the current base content meets their expectations or wait for potential future paid additions.
As a partial cushion, PlayStation Plus subscribers can currently grab both games at 50% off, dropping the price to $20 each during the promotional window. Even with that discount, the final price remains a talking point within the community, particularly when compared to similar re-releases from other franchises that bundle expansions and extra content at no additional cost.
The return of these classics arrives as Call of Duty continues expanding its available catalog on next-gen consoles, leaning into nostalgia for players who experienced these titles during their original release. How the community responds could shape whether Activision adjusts its pricing approach for future re-releases in the franchise.
For now, both games are already available for download on PS4 and PS5, with no confirmed timeline for additional content or maps from the original DLC era.