In a twist no one expected, a new leak suggests that Sony is preparing to release two new PlayStation 5(PS5) bundles featuring Call of Duty: Black Ops 6—despite the franchise now being under the Microsoft banner.
According to reliable leaker Billbil-kun via Dealabs, Sony is set to roll out two distinct PS5 bundles, one with the PS5 Slim and another with the PS5 Slim Digital Edition, both including a digital download code for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.
Why This Is Surprising
Microsoft officially acquired Activision-Blizzard—the publisher of Call of Duty—in October 2023 for nearly $69 billion. Since then, many Activision titles have joined Xbox Game Pass, and Black Ops 6 made history as the first game in the series to launch on Game Pass day one.
With Call of Duty now essentially a Microsoft property, few expected Sony to continue partnering with the franchise, let alone launch new console bundles around it.
Bundle Details
The leaked bundles will reportedly include:
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A PS5 Slim (Disc) or PS5 Slim Digital Edition
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A digital copy of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
Expected Pricing
The leaker claims the pricing will be as follows:
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PS5 Slim (Disc Edition) + Black Ops 6: $449.99 USD / €499.99
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PS5 Slim Digital + Black Ops 6: $399.99 USD / €449.99
This pricing—if accurate—makes these bundles a strong value, particularly in light of recent PS5 price hikes in Europe, where the Digital Edition saw an increase of €50.
Possible Launch Window
There’s no official release date yet, but speculation points to a tie-in with:
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Season 4
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Sony’s Days of Play 2025 event, both rumored to land later this month
What This Means for Sony and Microsoft
While the partnership may seem unusual given Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision, it may indicate ongoing contractual obligations or a strategic move by Sony to retain competitive value in the console war.
It also shows that, despite corporate rivalry, both gaming giants are still willing to collaborate—at least in the short term—to meet player demand.
Final Thoughts
If this PS5 Black Ops 6 bundle leak proves true, Sony might be pulling off one of the most unexpected console releases of 2025. It’s a surprising but potentially savvy move in the ongoing battle for console market share.
Stay tuned—we’ll update this story as soon as Sony makes an official announcement.