A recent update to Call of Duty Black Ops has triggered a startup issue on PS5 consoles where the screen goes black shortly after launching the game. Despite the black screen, the PS button remains responsive, indicating the console itself is not frozen. This problem, reported by players on community forums, prevents normal gameplay access and appears linked to a sizable update of around 8GB. Affected players are seeking troubleshooting advice as this bug disrupts the usual game experience. Monitoring for official patches or workarounds is advised to restore smooth play.

  • Issue surfaced after an 8GB update.
  • PS button remains functional despite black screen.