PlayStation gamers are expressing concern following recent updates to PC and Xbox marketplaces that list Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and Black Ops 2 at $39.99 each, without downloadable content. This pricing, reported by CharlieIntel, has fueled fears among fans that the upcoming PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 ports of these classic titles, originally released in 2010 and 2012, will carry a similar hefty price tag.<\/p>\n
Activision announced last week that ports\u2014not remasters\u2014of the two Treyarch-developed games would be released for PS4 and PS5 in July. While the ports are confirmed to include Campaign, Multiplayer, and Zombie modes, official pricing for the PlayStation versions has not yet been revealed. The current Xbox store listings, which also show individual DLC prices reduced to $10 from $15 and season passes at $30 from $50, have caused anxiety that the base games themselves will cost $40 apiece.<\/p>\n
This potential pricing has led to significant backlash on social media. Users have voiced opinions that games over a decade old should not cost $40, especially without any included DLC. Some suggested that such titles should be priced at a maximum of $20 with all DLC included. The emphasis on the term “port” also indicates that the games are unlikely to feature significant enhancements, further fueling the sentiment that the price is unjustified.<\/p>\n
If the $40 per game price point from the Microsoft Store carries over to PlayStation, players looking to acquire both titles could face an $80 expenditure. The cost could climb to $140 if they also purchase the season passes for both games. The lack of official clarification from Activision regarding the pricing and DLC handling for the new releases is a primary driver of fan frustration.<\/p>\n
“Not including the DLC and charging $40 on games from Obama\u2019s first term is nasty work,” one X\/Twitter user commented. Another user on Reddit expressed disbelief, stating, “That’s worth like $20-30 max with all DLCs included. For a remake\/remaster with the DLCs I would’ve said $40, maybe $50 at the very high end.” Some fans even referenced the games’ iconic dialogue, joking, “The numbers Mason, they’re telling you not to buy…”<\/p>\n
Call of Duty: Black Ops, released in November 2010, received an 8.5\/10 review from IGN, while its sequel, launched in November 2012, earned a 9.3\/10. Both titles have been celebrated in the Call of Duty franchise’s history and are highly anticipated for their upcoming ports. The release is set for next month, though a specific release date has not yet been confirmed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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