Details of the PUBG and PUBG Mobile esports season revealed, Discord introduces mandatory verification — news digest for February 10

We have prepared a digest of the main news for Players readers for February 10, 2026.

Krafton reveals details of the PUBG esports season for 2026

• Krafton has published a roadmap of PUBG esports tournaments for 2026. The company plans to increase the number of matches and prize pools on the competitive scene.

Next-generation Xbox will feature full PC architecture

• According to Windows Central, the next generation of Xbox will differ significantly from previous Microsoft consoles. Essentially, the device will become a gaming PC based on Windows 11 with a console-style interface optimized for TVs.

PMWC 2026 to be held as part of EWC — PUBG Mobile tournament roadmap unveiled

• PUBG MOBILE Esports has presented a roadmap of esports events for 2026.

Riot Games downsizes the 2XKO development team

• Riot Games has announced that part of the development team behind the fighting game 2XKO will be laid off. The information was published on the company’s website.

Discord introduces mandatory passport-based verification

• Discord has officially announced that starting in March 2026 it will begin the global rollout of an age verification system. The platform will automatically assign all accounts a “teen” status until users complete verification and prove that they are of legal age.