The developers of PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS have announced the release of Update 42.1, which will become available on PC on June 17. The patch introduces an experimental dynamic game mode, a major overhaul of smoke grenade physics, and extensive balance adjustments. Starting July 1, a new mode will be available in the Arcade LABS section. Set […]

The developers of PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS have revealed the full list of teams that will compete in the PUBG event at the Esports World Cup 2026, scheduled to take place from July 21 to July 26. The tournament will feature a $2 million prize pool. PUBG Tournament Schedule A total of 24 teams will participate in […]

Esports organization G2 Esports has entered into a partnership with PUBG Mobile Esports. The goal of the collaboration is to create a complete pathway that helps players progress from the amateur level to professional competition. The partnership will begin with the 2026 PUBG Mobile Club Open Western Europe Wildcard, for which registration is already open. […]

Following G2’s victory over NAVI and qualification for the playoffs of IEM Cologne Major 2026 in CS2, G2 player Mykhailo “HeavyGod” Martynenko gave a brief interview to HLTV. He expressed his excitement about reaching the playoffs and stated that his team was significantly stronger than NAVI throughout the match. “I’m very, very happy — I […]

Game studios Double Fine, Ninja Theory, and Compulsion Games, which are currently owned by Xbox, are reportedly in discussions with Microsoft management about buying back their companies. According to a report by Jason Schreier of Bloomberg, the developers are seeking to regain their independent status in an effort to avoid potential closure amid major internal […]

Tournament operator OTM has announced a VRS-ranked CS2 LAN tournament in Kyiv. OLDPLAYER TOUR MASTERS KYIV 2026 will take place from August 1 to August 29, featuring a $4,000 prize pool. The event will begin with two open qualifiers: A total of 16 teams will compete in the group stage, which will be held on […]

NAVI head coach Andrii “B1ad3” Horodenskyi gave a brief interview following the team’s elimination from the IEM Cologne Major 2026 CS2 tournament. During the interview, he hinted at the possibility of roster changes ahead of the next season. “We will definitely become stronger next season — I can’t say how exactly, but I’m quite confident […]

We have gathered the top esports matches scheduled for June 16. VALORANT VALORANT Masters London 2026 will feature two lower-bracket quarterfinal matches. As this is an elimination stage, the losing teams will be knocked out of the tournament and end their Major campaign. Match Schedule Broadcast [EN] As previously reported, the playoff bracket for IEM […]

We have prepared a digest of the main news stories for Players readers for June 15, 2026. Konami Fully Shuts Down Online Services in Russia and Belarus FUT Lost to BB and Missed the IEM Cologne Major 2026 Playoffs Electronic Arts Launches EA Advertising Division for Large-Scale In-Game Advertising Integration Leak Reveals New Details About […]

Xbox has started rolling out a new "buy now, pay later" payment option on its website, giving more players the opportunity to purchase a console without paying the full amount upfront. The feature was first discovered in the website's source code and is now beginning to appear for users. According to insider redphx, Xbox's backend […]

Stage 3 of the IEM Cologne Major 2026 CS2 tournament has concluded, and all eight teams still in contention for the championship have now been determined. Spirit and FURIA advanced through the group stage undefeated. Aurora, Vitality, and Falcons each suffered only one loss on their way to the playoffs. BB, 9z Team, and G2 […]

Treyarch has announced that studio head Mark Gordon is stepping down after 22 years with the company. During his tenure, Gordon became one of the studio’s most influential figures, contributing to numerous Call of Duty titles, from Call of Duty 2: Big Red One to every entry in the Black Ops series. In a message […]

Steam Next Fest has officially kicked off and will run from June 15 through June 22. The event is focused on upcoming releases and gives players access to hundreds of free demos for unreleased PC games. Unlike Steam's regular sales events, Next Fest does not feature discounts since the showcased titles have not launched yet. […]