PS5 Black Ops update turns classic game into MW4 ad

Remember the good old days when Call of Duty was all about Cold War-era missions and iconic characters like Mason and Woods? If you were hoping for that classic Black Ops feel on PS5, you might have noticed something strange after the latest update. Instead of just reliving the glory days, you're now greeted by a giant billboard for Modern Warfare 4. Yes, you read that right.

Players have reported that after updating Black Ops 1 and 2 on PS5, the main menu now displays a prominent ad for the latest Call of Duty title, Modern Warfare 4. It's as if even when you try to revisit the past, you can't escape the current era of CoD. Talk about a buzzkill.

An update that was supposedly meant to improve performance or fix bugs has instead turned these legacy ports into glorified marketing tools. For those of you who are tired of the modern setting and just want to enjoy some old-school warfare, this must feel like a slap in the face. You try to escape Modern Warfare, but Modern Warfare follows you into your retro gaming session.

It's not just about the ad itself, but the principle. Many players have complained that they can't even enjoy their favorite older games without being pushed toward the latest product. It's like going to a museum and seeing a billboard for a new movie in the middle of an exhibit. Sure, you can ignore it, but it can ruin the immersion.

On the bright side, the ad only appears on the menu screen, so once you jump into a match, you're back to the classic action you love. But the moment you navigate the menus, you're reminded that Activision really wants you to play Modern Warfare 4.

If you're one of those players holding onto a PS3 to avoid this kind of thing, you might want to keep it handy. Or, if you haven't given in to the ads yet, you could just accept them and give MW4 a try. But for those who miss the Black Ops era, this update is a bit of a letdown.

Will you stick to the classic style, or will you let yourself get swept up by the ads? Let us know in the comments below!