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Black Ops 1 And 2 Ports Sold 11 Million Copies Combined On PlayStation, Benefitting Both Xbox And Sony

Legacy Call of Duty titles achieve significant sales on PlayStation platforms while new cross-platform releases struggle to gain market traction.

By · Published August 7, 2026 at 09:16 UTC · Updated August 7, 2026 at 20:47 UTC

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Source diversity sample: GameSpot · Wccftech · IGN · The Alinea Insight newsletter.

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📍 Aftermath

Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 ports reached a combined 11 million copies sold on PlayStation, securing their status as top-selling games of 2026. Conversely, the launch of Halo on PlayStation stalled with 351,000 units sold in July.

Epilogue added 29d ago, after coverage quieted.

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Archynetys detected this story across 2 language editions of the world's news.

🇬🇧 English Aug 5, 20:24 UTC
🇧🇷 Portuguese Aug 5, 23:22 UTC · Omelete

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What happened

11 million copies of Black Ops 1 and 2 ports were sold on PlayStation, generating revenue for both Xbox and Sony. This performance contrasts with the recent release of Halo on PlayStation, which according to GameSpot and Wccftech reached only 351,000 units sold in July.

Experts cited in coverage describe the initial market reception for the Halo remake as a slow start. IGN notes that Black Ops 2 remains one of the best-selling games of 2026, 14 years after its initial release.

Coverage does not yet specify long-term sales projections for these titles or potential future shifts in cross-platform strategy for either company.

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Questions people are asking

How many copies did the Black Ops ports sell?

The ports of Black Ops 1 and 2 sold 11 million copies combined on PlayStation.

What were the July sales figures for the Halo remake on PlayStation?

The Halo remake sold 351,000 units in July.

Is Black Ops 2 still a strong seller?

Yes, it is classified as one of the best-selling games of 2026, despite being released 14 years ago.

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