We've prepared a digest of the major news stories for March 6, 2026, for Players readers.
Epic Games Files Lawsuit Against Prominent Fortnite Insider Who Was Secretly Working for the Company
- Epic Games has filed a lawsuit against Hayden Cohen, known in the Fortnite community by the alias AdiraFNInfo, who had been leaking information about upcoming collaborations. Unlike most insiders who typically dig through game files or receive tips from third parties, Cohen was an Epic contractor who had signed a non-disclosure agreement (NDA).
NaVi Defeat Monte in a Hard-Fought Match
- NaVi move to 1–0 while Monte drop to 0–1. Interestingly, Monte started the previous stage with a loss as well — but still managed to advance. That said, it's worth noting that the competition at Stage 2 is significantly tougher.
Riot Reveal Format for LEC Spring Split Featuring NAVI
- Riot Games have unveiled key details about the upcoming spring split, titled LEC Spring Primer 2026, for League of Legends. The competition is set to kick off on March 28 and will run through June 7.
Top Esports Player Under Investigation for Alleged Match-Fixing in LPL
- Top Esports League of Legends player Yang "Naiyou" Wen-Jie has found himself at the center of a major controversy. The organizers of China's LPL have launched an official investigation into the player over suspicions of involvement in match-fixing.