The article discusses the absence of crossplay functionality in the newly released versions of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops 2 on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4.Despite months of anticipation, the games are essentially ports of their original PS3 counterparts, lacking enhancements or DLC.Players are disappointed to learn that servers are platform-exclusive, with separate matchmaking pools for PS5 and PS4.Additionally, ownership of DLC further divides players, creating distinct groups.The games also remove features like Studio Mode, Wager Matches, and live player numbers, sparking backlash on social media.While these ports allow continued play on Xbox via backward compatibility, no upgrades are expected.

The article highlights the lack of remastering or improvements, emphasizing that these releases are purely for accessibility rather than enhanced experiences.