Ethan Crossfield 
Trophy lists for the upcoming PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 have leaked, and they may point to missing fan-favorite features from the original PS3 versions—an important concern for players who still value the old modes as much as the campaigns.
What happened: trophy leaks hint at removed Black Ops modes
Activision and developer Iron Galaxy previously confirmed that Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 are coming to PS4 and PS5 as direct ports, not remasters or remakes. While a release date, pricing, and purchase contents have not been officially detailed, the situation shifted on June 7 when full trophy lists for the PS5 and PS4 versions appeared on PSNProfiles.
According to the leaked lists, the trophy setups are largely similar to the original PS3 versions—though with notable changes. For Black Ops 1, two trophies appear to be missing from the PS4/PS5 listings: “Date Night” and “In the Money.” In the PS3 version, “Date Night” required players to watch a film or clip with a friend through Black Ops’ Theater Mode, while “In the Money” asked players to finish five Wager Matches.
For Black Ops 2, the trophy list does not appear to remove any trophies outright, but one trophy is described as significantly changed. “Big Leagues,” which originally required winning five League Play matches after being placed in a division, now appears to require players to start the game’s main campaign instead.
Taken together, the removals and redesigns strongly suggest that the PS4/PS5 ports may not include Wager Matches, Theater Mode, or League Play—at least not in the form that supported those specific trophy requirements on PS3. However, the companies involved have not confirmed the feature list, and it’s possible the trophy lists were condensed rather than reflecting a full absence of content.
Why it matters: trophies can reveal what modes players will actually get
In older Call of Duty releases, modes like Theater Mode and Wager Matches weren’t just side activities—they were part of how communities shared clips, competed for bragging rights, and kept engagement high between campaign playthroughs. League Play, meanwhile, is directly tied to structured competitive progression.
When trophies tied to those activities disappear or change requirements, it can indicate that the ports may not ship with the same mode infrastructure as the PS3 originals. Even if the campaigns arrive intact—as the ports are described as direct versions—the loss of multiplayer-adjacent features would change the day-one experience for players who downloaded the games specifically for the full ecosystem around them.
There’s also a second implication from the leaks: both Black Ops 1 and Black Ops 2 appear to have separate trophy lists for each DLC pack, similar to the original PS3 approach. That raises practical questions for returning players—whether DLC is included with the PS4/PS5 ports, and whether previously owned DLC from the PS3 versions can carry over. The source information does not confirm either outcome.
What to watch next: confirm features and PS5 parity
One additional detail from the leaked listings is that native PS5 ports seem to be confirmed. PSNProfiles shows separate trophy lists for the PS4 and PS5 versions of both Black Ops entries, which suggests the PS5 releases may not simply be PS4 versions running through backward compatibility.
For players, the next step is straightforward: wait for official confirmation from Activision and Iron Galaxy about which modes are included, and whether Theater Mode, Wager Matches, and League Play are present in any form. It’s also worth tracking any clarification regarding DLC availability and transferability, since trophy structure implies DLC support but doesn’t guarantee access.
Key takeaways for players
- If the leaks are accurate, Black Ops 1 on PS4/PS5 may lack Theater Mode and Wager Matches—based on missing trophies tied to those activities.
- Black Ops 2’s League Play-related trophy appears redesigned, which may reflect reduced or altered competitive features.
- The ports are described as direct ports (not remasters/remakes), so don’t expect a revamped mode lineup without confirmation.
- Separate trophy lists for DLC suggest DLC may be supported, but it’s unclear whether included DLC or PS3 ownership transfer is available.
- PS5 appears to have its own native trophy setup rather than relying solely on backward compatibility, so mode availability could differ from PS4.
Expert View
Trophy leaks like these are more than trivia—they’re a practical signal about what the port build is likely shipping. If Theater Mode, Wager Matches, or League Play truly aren’t included (or are materially changed), Activision and Iron Galaxy risk disappointing players who still associate Black Ops 1 and 2 with their broader multiplayer and community tooling, not just the campaigns. For the esports-adjacent audience in particular, the League Play shift in Black Ops 2 is the most consequential indicator: it could mean fewer pathways to structured competition and less incentive for long-term engagement once the initial nostalgia wave fades.
