Call of Duty: Black Ops
8.1
First Person Shooter
November 9, 2010
Player limits vary by edition — see table below
Online Co-op
Available on:
360
PC
PlayStation 3
PlayStation 5
PlayStation 4

Co-op support by platform
Compare the recorded player limits and release dates for Call of Duty: Black Ops. Support can differ by edition; check the linked sources before buying.
| Platforms | Release | Online players | Local players | Combo players |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 360, PC, PlayStation 3 | November 9, 2010 | 6 | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| PlayStation 5 | July 9, 2026 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| PlayStation 4 | July 9, 2026 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
Sources and further information
About Call of Duty: Black Ops
Call of Duty: Black Ops is a first-person shooter, a seventh installment in the series altogether and a sequel to Call of Duty: World at War. The game takes place during the Cold War and shows different historical periods of it.
The main character is a CIA agent, set out on different classified missions and tasked with eliminating enemies if needed. The story in the game is complicated, featuring characters from the previous games, and historical figures like JFK and Fidel Castro. Despite its emphasis on the scenario and real-world plausibility, Black Ops doesn’t lack in gameplay terms, as the combat system is, as established in series, extensive and realistic. The graphics are made for the player’s highest level of entertainment, with massive special effects and excellent quality of every detail.
Call of Duty: Black Ops features a trademark multiplayer system, with different game modes, competitive play, and cooperative maps. The players can earn ranks for their performance, unlock new customizable weapons and different perks for use in the upcoming battles.
The main character is a CIA agent, set out on different classified missions and tasked with eliminating enemies if needed. The story in the game is complicated, featuring characters from the previous games, and historical figures like JFK and Fidel Castro. Despite its emphasis on the scenario and real-world plausibility, Black Ops doesn’t lack in gameplay terms, as the combat system is, as established in series, extensive and realistic. The graphics are made for the player’s highest level of entertainment, with massive special effects and excellent quality of every detail.
Call of Duty: Black Ops features a trademark multiplayer system, with different game modes, competitive play, and cooperative maps. The players can earn ranks for their performance, unlock new customizable weapons and different perks for use in the upcoming battles.
Game Details
- Developer
- Raven Software, Treyarch, n-Space
- Publisher
- Square Enix, Activision Blizzard, Activison
- Average Playtime
- 9 hours
- ESRB Rating
- Mature