Activision has launched PlayStation‑only re‑releases of Call of Duty: Black Ops (2010) and Black Ops 2 (2012), each priced at $40 and upgraded to a 1080p resolution. The ports aim to deliver a faithful recreation of the classic shooters, though they omit modern options such as field‑of‑view sliders or high‑refresh‑rate support.
A surprise for many players is that the infamous emblem editor survives the transition. The tool’s simple shapes, colors, and layering system lets users design anything from simple logos to detailed artwork. While creative designs appear, the editor has also been used to craft offensive symbols—including swastikas, 9/11 references, and other extremist imagery—prompting criticism over the lack of moderation and the absence of a toggle to disable custom emblems.
Beyond the emblem controversy, the ports make few gameplay changes; notably, wager matches are removed from Black Ops 1, and no new modes are added. Critics argue that Activision should introduce an option to turn off custom emblems or enforce stricter content controls. Until then, fans can expect a near‑original experience on PlayStation, but the debate over the editor’s misuse is likely to persist.
