According to Insider Gaming, Ubisoft is developing a Director’s Cut of Watch Dogs: Legion. Around 100 developers at Ubisoft Montreal are reportedly working on the project. Back in February, journalist Tom Henderson reported that the updated version would serve as a sort of revival of the game and could feature additional content, a “night mode,” […]

On October 7, the Valorant Champions 2026 playoffs stage kicks off in Shanghai, where the top eight teams in the world will compete for the biggest trophy of the year. The competition will run until October 18 in a double-elimination bracket format. Most matches of the tournament will be played in a Best of 3 […]

Watch Dogs remains an important franchise for Ubisoft, but the company is not currently developing a new game in the series. Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot said that the franchise remains an “important brand for the future” of the company, although it has not yet been assigned to any of Ubisoft’s Creative Houses. Guillemot also suggested […]

League of Legends legend Lee "Faker" Sang-hyeok addressed the younger generation after the South Korean national team won their second consecutive gold at the 2026 Asian Games. Following a convincing 3-0 victory over Chinese Taipei on Friday, October 2, the team captain emphasized the importance of setting boundaries when indulging in video games. The six-time […]

Game designer Hideo Kojima shared new details about his upcoming spy action title Physint during a recent episode of his radio show, KOJI10. The developer confirmed that the game's plot is fully ready, 3D scanning of the actors is complete, and full filming will start next year. For Kojima, this project holds special significance, as […]

Things appear to be getting worse for British developer Ninja Theory. In the summer, reports emerged that Xbox was looking to sell the studio behind the Hellblade series. By the end of September, however, it was reported that two potential deals had fallen through, leaving Ninja Theory at risk of closure. At the time, media […]

11 bit studios has announced the exact release date for Frostpunk on Nintendo Switch. Starting October 19, owners of both versions of the hybrid console will be able to take control of a city struggling to survive a new ice age. The game will be available in two editions. The Standard Edition will cost $30, […]

New information has surfaced about Assassin’s Creed Codename Hexe, Ubisoft’s next mainline entry in the series. The game will take players to Central Europe in the 16th century, with witch hunts expected to be one of its major themes. According to MP1st, the protagonist will be a young woman named Petra. On the surface, she […]

The Marvel Rivals Ignite 2026 Stage 2 EMEA tournament is being held online on PC. Organized by NetEase, this A-Tier championship began on September 18 and will run until October 18, 2026. Participants are competing for a total prize pool of $200,000 USD. The ultimate winner will take home $64,000, 20 ranking points, and a […]

The Danish esports organization Sashi has made unexpected temporary changes to its roster, signing Australian players Tynan "TjP" Purtell and Jordan "Hatz" Bajic. The primary goal of this move is to transition to the Asian region in the Valve Regional Standings (VRS) to increase their chances of qualifying for the PGL Major Singapore. Since Sashi […]

On October 6, 1995, Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together was released in Japan on the Super Famicom — a tactical role-playing game developed by the Japanese studio Quest Corporation. The project was led by Yasumi Matsuno, who had previously worked on Ogre Battle: The March of the Black Queen. The new title represented a […]

Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi commented on the situation surrounding the game's disc edition, assuring fans that he made every effort to secure a physical release. However, due to the developer's limited authority and the decisions of the publishing team, the game will launch on a single disc containing only the opening sections, […]

We have prepared a digest of the main news for October 5, 2026, for Players readers. Enslaved: Odyssey to the West — A Post-Apocalyptic Journey to the West On October 5, 2010, Enslaved: Odyssey to the West was released for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Developed by British studio Ninja Theory, known for Heavenly Sword, the adventure game […]