We have prepared a digest of the main news for July 18, 2026, for Players readers.
Dear Passengers Breaks 1 Million Wishlists and Enters Steam's Top 25 Most Wishlisted Games
Ukrainian developer Flexus Games has announced that Dear Passengers surpassed 1 million Steam wishlists in less than two days. The milestone propelled the co-op title into the Top 25 most wishlisted games on the platform.
METRO 2039 Will Make Its First Public Appearance at Gamescom 2026
4A Games has officially confirmed that METRO 2039 will be featured at Gamescom 2026. The game is set to appear during Opening Night Live on August 20, while attendees will have the chance to play the FPS demo at the studio's booth from August 26 through August 30.
MSC 2026 Format and Schedule Announced for Esports World Cup with $1 Million Prize Pool
As part of the large-scale esports festival Esports World Cup, the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Mid Season Cup 2026 tournament will take place.The Wild Card stage concluded on July 4, with Team Falcons securing the final slot in the main event. The champion of the tournament will take home $1,000,000 in prize money, while their organization will earn 1,000 club points for the overall EWC Club Championship standings.
