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EuroGamer
11 million copies later, it seems controversy and lobby hacking have not affected how well those Call of Duty
The Call of Duty ports of Black Ops 1 and 2 have achieved impressive sales of 11.2 million units combined on PS4 and PS5 since their release in mid-July, as per Alinea Analytics estimates. While the games faced criticism due to lack of technical improvements and ongoing issues with lobby hacking, this has not deterred a significant player base, particularly players aged 30-40 who have nostalgia for the originals. Black Ops 2 accounted for the majority of sales, with 8.2 million copies sold compared to 3 million for Black Ops 1. Interestingly, the data revealed that a large portion of the sales came from PS5, indicating strong console adoption among these players.
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Published 6 Aug 2026, 12:50 UTC2 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Black Ops 1 and 2 sold 11.2 million copies on PS4 and PS5 since July.
- Black Ops 2 was the most successful, selling 8.2 million copies.
- 93% of Black Ops 2 sales were on PS5, 7% on PS4.
- Many purchasing players are aged 30-40 with nostalgia for original games.
- Microsoft estimated $435 million in sales from the two games.
Interesting facts
- Sales figures suggest strong ongoing interest in legacy titles.
- The majority of the audience is older players reflecting on their gaming past.
- Despite criticisms, the sales numbers demonstrate market demand.