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

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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 74d ago, after coverage quieted.

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

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⚡ Executive Intelligence Takeaways Corroborated across 4 independent newsrooms
  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 4 distinct news outlets with 5 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 3.
  • Primary Driver: Legacy Call of Duty titles achieve significant sales on PlayStation platforms while new cross-platform releases struggle to gain market traction.
  • Source Integrity: Verified strictly against primary headline reporting under zero-hallucination protocols.

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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