{
  "id": 7889736,
  "title": "Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 Appears to Be Much More Popular Than Black Ops 7 and Warzone on PS5",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/call-of-duty-black-ops-2-appears-to-be-much-more-popular-than-black",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-16T22:27:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IGN",
    "slug": "ign",
    "url": "https://www.ign.com/articles/call-of-duty-black-ops-2-appears-to-be-much-more-popular-than-black-ops-7-and-warzone-on-ps5"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The PlayStation 5 platform recently unveiled an update allowing users to easily view the most popular games in their region. Among the top contenders are well-known titles such as Fortnite, Minecraft, and Grand Theft Auto V. Interestingly, however, one game stands out: Call of Duty: Black Ops 2. This title, originally released over a decade ago, has surged in popularity, ranking as the ninth most-played game on PS5 this week. In contrast, the modern Call of Duty games, including Black Ops 6, Black Ops 7, and Warzone, are notably absent from the list. It is plausible that a significant portion of the gaming community has gravitated towards the older Black Ops titles, possibly in anticipation of the upcoming Modern Warfare 4. Moreover, Treyarch is reportedly moving away from the Black Ops franchise, suggesting potential shifts in the Call of Duty landscape.",
  "summary": "Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 on PS5 appears to be more popular than Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Call of Duty: Warzone in the United States.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}