Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops II have received new ratings in South Korea, sparking fresh speculation that Activision may be preparing remastered versions of the two fan-favorite entries.
The ratings arrive amid ongoing rumors suggesting that the publisher is considering bringing back several classic Call of Duty titles for modern platforms. While no official announcement has been made, ratings board listings are often viewed as an early indicator that a game could be nearing a reveal.
Originally released in 2010, Call of Duty: Black Ops moved the franchise into the Cold War era and followed operative Alex Mason through a psychological thriller involving secret operations, conspiracies, and the mysterious numbers station. The campaign introduced memorable characters including Frank Woods and Viktor Reznov while taking players across locations such as Vietnam, Cuba, and the Soviet Union. Beyond its story mode, the game expanded multiplayer with the introduction of CoD Points and helped establish Treyarch’s Zombies mode as a major pillar of the series.
Call of Duty: Black Ops II followed in 2012 and brought several major innovations to the franchise. The game featured a branching narrative that alternated between the 1980s and a futuristic 2025 setting, with player choices influencing multiple endings. It also introduced Strike Force missions, which blended strategy and action gameplay, while its multiplayer component debuted the Pick 10 create-a-class system. The feature offered players significantly greater freedom when building loadouts and remains one of the most influential multiplayer changes in Call of Duty history.
Neither Activision nor Treyarch has commented on the new South Korean ratings, leaving the connection to full remasters or re-releases unclear. Fans will have to wait for official confirmation, but the listings are likely to reignite hopes for the return of two celebrated entries in the Call of Duty franchise.
