The highly anticipated release of Black Ops and Black Ops 2 on PS4 and PS5 has left fans underwhelmed, with the games failing to deliver the expected experience. Instead of receiving a remastered or enhanced version, players are essentially getting a straight port of the original PS3 games.
One of the major points of contention among fans is the lack of crossplay between players on the PS5 and PS4 versions. The games feature separate matchmaking pools per platform, meaning that players cannot join or play with friends on a different console. This has caused significant disappointment among fans, who were hoping for a more seamless gaming experience.
Furthermore, the PS5 and PS4 versions of the games lack any active improvements or upgrades. In fact, several features have been removed, including Studio Mode, Wager Matches, and live player numbers. This has led to a backlash on social media, with many fans expressing their frustration and disappointment with the release.
The lack of crossplay and upgrades has led to criticism that the games are nothing more than simple ports to allow players to access the game on newer consoles. This is in contrast to the Xbox versions, which are available through Backwards Compatibility.
While the release of Black Ops and Black Ops 2 on PS5 and PS4 may be a disappointment for fans, it is worth noting that the games are not remasters or upgrades, but rather a way for players to access the game on newer consoles. However, this will likely do little to alleviate the disappointment among fans who were expecting a more enhanced experience.