Players has prepared a digest of the main news for August 13, 2026, for its readers.
Esports World Cup Sensation: JiJieHao Defeat Spirit in Opening BO1 Series
The series of upsets in best-of-one matches at the Esports World Cup continues. In Group A, JiJieHao pulled off a massive upset by defeating Team Spirit with a score of 13-10.
13 Years of Payday 2: How a Co-op Heist Shooter Became an Immortal Phenomenon
On August 13, 2013, Swedish studio Overkill Software released Payday 2 — a game destined to become not just a successful sequel, but a true benchmark for co-op shooters. Even today, holding the status of an industry veteran, this heist simulator maintains a colossal fan base. The peak online player count over the last 24 hours is 34,438 players on Steam, whereas in Payday 3 this figure stands at just 714 players.
Ghost of Yōtei is getting Echoes of Sekigahara DLC, a roguelike mode and Complete Edition
Sony and Sucker Punch Productions have announced a new edition, a story expansion and a major update for Ghost of Yōtei. The game's post launch support follows a path similar to Ghost of Tsushima, although this time the developers are calling the new release a Complete Edition rather than a Director's Cut.
EWC 2026: Day 2 of Group Stage — First CS2 Playoff Spots
The second matchday of the Esports World Cup 2026 in Counter-Strike 2 will be decisive for many teams. The winners of today's upper bracket matches will immediately secure their spots in the playoffs, while for the losers, the path will become more difficult — they will have to win two matches in a row in the lower bracket.
Hogwarts Legacy 2 officially confirmed by Warner Bros. Discovery
Warner Bros. Discovery has officially confirmed that a sequel to Hogwarts Legacy is in development. The company mentioned the second installment in a recent shareholder letter, naming it among the upcoming projects expected to help expand its gaming business.
