We have prepared a digest of the main news for Players readers for February 17, 2026.
A new game from the creators of God of War may be released in 2027
- The new project being developed by Cory Barlog was not shown during February’s State of Play presentation. At the same time, two well-known insiders claim that the official announcement is scheduled for the summer, while the game’s release could take place in 2027.
BLAST to host a major tournament in Brawl Stars
- Tournament operator BLAST, known for its events in Counter-Strike 2 and Dota 2, has announced a large-scale event in Brawl Stars called Brawl Cup. The event will become one of the discipline’s biggest tournaments this year.
B8 eliminated from PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026
- Unfortunately, B8, whose roster consisted of five Ukrainian players, has exited the tournament after losing 0–2 in maps to Aurora. Despite failing to secure a single map, the Ukrainian squad delivered a solid performance but fell just short of closing out their opponent each time.
Multiple-time French Counter-Strike champion ZywOo featured on the cover of a prestigious magazine
- ZywOo has appeared on the cover of L’Équipe, an influential French sports publication founded in 1946. The outlet primarily focuses on football, cycling, and Formula 1, making an esports cover a rare exception. The previous precedent was Caliste in January 2025. This move highlights the growing prestige of esports in France.