PS5 Black Ops Updates Turn Classics into MW4 Ads

Remember the good old days when Call of Duty was all about gritty Cold War missions and iconic characters like Mason and Woods? If you’ve been craving that classic Black Ops feel on your PS5, you might have noticed something odd after the latest update. Instead of just reliving the glory days, you’re now greeted by a giant billboard for Modern Warfare 4. Yes, you read that right.

Players have reported that after updating Black Ops 1 and 2 on PS5, the main menu now features a prominent ad for the newest Call of Duty title, Modern Warfare 4. It’s like you can’t escape the current era of CoD even when you’re trying to revisit the past. Talk about a buzzkill.

The update, which was likely intended to improve performance or fix bugs, has instead turned these classic ports into glorified marketing tools. For those of you who are tired of the modern setting and just want to enjoy some old-school warfare, this feels like a slap in the face. You’re trying to escape Modern Warfare, but it’s following you into your retro gaming sessions.

It’s not just about the ad itself—it’s the principle. Many players have expressed frustration that they can’t even enjoy their favorite older games without being pushed the latest product. It’s like going to a museum and seeing a billboard for a new movie in the middle of the exhibit. Sure, you can ignore it, but it ruins the immersion.

On the bright side, the ad is just on the menu screen, so once you jump into a match, you’re back to the classic action you love. But for those moments when you’re just navigating the menus, you’re reminded that Activision really wants you to play Modern Warfare 4.

If you’re one of those players who’s been holding onto your PS3 just to avoid this kind of thing, you might want to keep it handy. Or, you could just embrace the ad and maybe give MW4 a shot—if you haven’t already. But for those of us who are nostalgic for the Black Ops era, this update is a bit of a letdown.

Will you be sticking with the classics, or will you let the ad sway you? Let us know in the comments below!