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It seems like one of the most popular and fan-favorite COD titles ever released has received a new life lately. After more than a decade of its initial debut, this game is currently the best-selling Xbox title in April 2023. Surprisingly, it has even outperformed an ongoing installment in Call of Duty Modern Warfare II!

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This is the game that literally made the COD franchise what it is today. Without its arrival, the series wouldn’t have been in the position where it’s today. And now, this gem has once again proved that ‘old never gets old’.

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Call of Duty Black Ops 2 is the number one Xbox game, defeating the latest Modern Warfare II game!

Black Ops 2 made its original debut in November 2012. It was developed by Treyarch Studios and published by Activision. Following its launch, it quickly went on to become a celebrated title. Both critics and players praised its amazing experience including a memorable single-player Campaign, a well-balanced Multiplayer setup, and an addictive Zombies mode. That’s why it’s still regarded as the best Call of Duty of all time by many loyal fans. Especially those, who have been playing the games in the FPS franchises for years now.

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Just recently, the official website of Xbox updated its page for the best-selling titles. And surprisingly, Call of Duty Black Ops 2 was sitting at the top spot. It would appear the game is witnessing a resurgence in its popularity once again.

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Yes, there are new COD games available for the Xbox players such as 2022’s Modern Warfare II. However, it’s been overshadowed by Black Ops 2 in an interesting manner. The game from Treyarch was launched in the era of Xbox 360 but is now enjoying a new life. Seems like players want to go back to the golden days of the series. It might be one of the reasons why BO2 is suddenly having a bump in its popularity among gamers.

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What are your thoughts on this amazing news? Also, do you still play the classic COD installment from 2012 on your console? Don’t forget to share your views. Let us know in the comments down below.

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Mintu Tomar is a Senior Tennis Journalist at EssentiallySports, specializing in the WTA beat and Grand Slam coverage. With a journalism career spanning over 10 years across sports and entertainment media, he combines long‑term trend‑spotting with sharp match‑day analysis. At ES, Mintu’s work often blends on‑court breakdowns with behind‑the‑scenes context. In his coverage of Coco Gauff’s Qatar Open upset, he unpacked tactical advice from Serena Williams’ former coach, showing how elite insights influence rising talent. As part of the ES Think Tank, he helps identify breakout storylines and shape analytical angles for the newsroom. Before focusing on tennis, Mintu covered esports and the broader gaming industry at Sportskeeda, with a focus on major titles like Call of Duty, and has written extensively on entertainment, technology, politics, and lifestyle for multiple digital platforms. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy and Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism and International Law & Diplomacy.

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