The Players editorial team has prepared a digest of the main news for readers as of March 30, 2026.
Ukrainian Team Boars Gaming Advances to the Main Stage of SURGE Pro League Season 1
- The roster of the Ukrainian organization Boars Gaming has reached the playoffs of SURGE Pro League Season 1 in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang. During the European Playoffs stage, Boars defeated Fake TimE with a score of 2:0. This victory secured the team a spot in the tournament playoffs.
Ukrainian Player Banned in Battlefield for “Azov” Emblem
- Electronic Arts issued a one-week ban to a Ukrainian player for using the emblem of the Azov Special Operations Brigade. The user shared this information on Reddit and provided screenshots of the support team’s response.
GTA 6 Budget May Exceed $3 Billion Before Release
- A new estimate of GTA 6 development costs has surfaced online, suggesting the project could become the most expensive in industry history. According to publicly available financial documents, one studio alone has already spent over $2 billion on salaries.
ATB Preparing Collaboration with S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2
- The ATB retail chain is preparing a large-scale collaboration with the Ukrainian game S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl. There has been no official announcement yet, but photos and videos circulating online already confirm the partnership.
Historic Record in Esports: PMGO 2026 Surpasses 1 Million Applications
- Organizers of PUBG MOBILE Global Open 2026 Season 1 announced that the tournament has exceeded 1,000,000 registered participants, making it the largest event in the history of mobile gaming.