Here’s a roundup of the key stories from April 28, 2026.
VALORANT Patch 12.08: Ascension Mode and Ascent Return
- Developers of VALORANT released Patch 12.08, focused on expanding gameplay variety and rotating the map pool. The update introduces the limited-time Skirmish: Ascension mode and brings back the classic Ascent map.
Major Riven Tides Update Released for ARC Raiders
- A large-scale update titled Riven Tides has been released for ARC Raiders alongside patch 1.26.0. The update adds a new coastal zone and significantly rebalances the game.
B8 Launches Second Academy Roster
- Ukrainian esports organization B8 Esports has announced the creation of a second academy roster, B8 Youngsters. The initiative aims to develop young talent, with recruitment now open for promising players who will represent the organization’s third squad.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Exhibition Opens at Chornobyl Museum
- The National Chornobyl Museum has unveiled a new exhibition dedicated to the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. franchise following the reopening of the updated museum at the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant.
HLTV Investigates GamerLegion Internal Issues
- HLTV published an investigation into internal controversies within GamerLegion. Based on interviews with nearly two dozen former players and staff, the report highlights serious issues including delayed salary and prize payments, contract disputes, and a toxic workplace culture. According to sources, these problems developed over years and intensified after the team’s success at the BLAST Paris Major in Counter-Strike 2.