Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 PS5 Re-Releases May Launch Without Several Classic Modes

The upcoming PlayStation 5 versions of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops II may be missing several fan-favorite multiplayer features. The speculation comes after players examined newly discovered trophy lists for both re-releases and noticed that achievements linked to Theater Mode, Wager Matches, and League Play are absent. Activision has not officially confirmed that these modes have been removed, so the information should be treated as unconfirmed until the publisher provides additional details.

Despite the rumored changes, the PS5 versions are still expected to include the complete campaign, multiplayer, and Zombies experiences that made both games among the most popular entries in the Call of Duty franchise. Some fans believe the missing trophies simply reflect a redesigned achievement list, while others suspect Activision has chosen to streamline the re-releases by excluding older online features that rely on outdated infrastructure.

The original Black Ops introduced Theater Mode and Wager Matches in 2010, while Black Ops II later expanded the competitive experience with League Play. These features became defining parts of the series, allowing players to replay matches, compete using in-game currency, and participate in ranked multiplayer. Their possible absence has already sparked debate among longtime fans eagerly awaiting the return of the classic shooters.

For now, Activision has only confirmed that native PS4 and PS5 versions of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops II are on the way, with more details expected closer to launch. Until the publisher comments on the leaked trophy lists, the fate of these classic multiplayer modes remains uncertain.