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Xbox Seems To Be Making A Fortune On The New Black Ops Ports For PS5

Xbox is reportedly profiting from the release of Call of Duty: Black Ops ports on PS5, though the launch is marred by widespread hacking and glitches.

By · Published July 15, 2026  17:48 UTC · Updated July 15, 2026  19:35 UTC

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Xbox appeared to be making a fortune on the new Black Ops ports for PS5, which supported cross-gen multiplayer between PS4 and PS5. However, players discovered glitches and exploits, leading to ports being deemed unplayable as hackers took over the games.

Activision responded after the Black Ops 2 port was hacked.

Epilogue added 89d ago, after coverage quieted.

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 10 distinct news outlets with 10 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 8.
  • Primary Driver: Xbox is reportedly profiting from the release of Call of Duty: Black Ops ports on PS5, though the launch is marred by widespread hacking and glitches.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 have been ported to PlayStation consoles, featuring cross-gen multiplayer support between PS4 and PS5. Pure Xbox reports that Xbox is making a fortune from these ports. However, the launch has been disrupted by hackers and glitches, leading some to deem the port unplayable.

Coverage from IGN, KitGuru, and VICE emphasizes the prevalence of exploits. Reports indicate that players are using glitches to reach max multiplayer rank and prestige instantly. MP1st notes that hackers are using negative XP to lock players, while ComicBook.com highlights a glitch persisting 16 years after the original release.

Attention now turns to Activision's response following reports that the Black Ops 2 PS5 port was hacked. Further developments may include how the company addresses the game-ruining glitches and the current status of titles already seeing 50% discounts on the PS Store, according to Yahoo.

Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 89d ago.

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Which platforms support cross-gen multiplayer for these ports?

Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 support cross-gen multiplayer between the PS4 and PS5, according to AltChar.

What issues are players experiencing in the multiplayer lobbies?

Players are using exploits to hit max rank instantly, and hackers are reportedly using negative XP to lock other players.

How has Activision responded to the situation?

VICE reports that Activision has responded after the Black Ops 2 PS5 port was hacked.

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