The Players editorial team has prepared a digest of the main news for January 23, 2026.
Boars Gaming Reach the PMGLL S3 Finals
The female PUBG Mobile roster of Boars Gaming successfully completed the Stars League stage of PMGLL S3. The team finished in first place with 227 points after four days of competition. Next, the squad will compete in the final stage of the tournament, which will take place on January 26–28.
Major Deadlock Update “Old Gods, New Blood” Released
On the night of January 23, Valve released a major update titled Old Gods, New Blood for its third-person MOBA Deadlock. The developers added six new heroes and introduced a new game mode called Street Brawl, a short-format mode for two teams of four players.
The Development Cost of The Witcher 4 Could Reach $800 Million
An analyst predicts that CD Projekt Red may spend around $800 million on the development and marketing of The Witcher 4. According to the estimate, approximately $400 million will be allocated to game development, with a similar amount expected to be spent on marketing.
Intel to Cut Budget CPU Production and Focus on AI Data Center Chips
Intel announced that it is reallocating its manufacturing capacity to meet growing demand for Xeon processors used in artificial intelligence servers. The company plans to reduce the production of chips intended for retail consumers.
Kane Leaves Inner Circle
The Inner Circle organization has officially announced the end of its cooperation with Mykhailo “Kane” Blagin. The club’s statement notes that Kane played an important role in the transition of the TNL team and its integration into the IC structure, performing his duties at the highest professional level. Inner Circle thanked the coach for his contribution to the development of the roster and wished him success in the future.