We have prepared a digest of the main news for October 21, 2026, for Players readers.
First-Ever EA SPORTS FC Mobile World Championship: Tournament Details in Seoul
The FC Pro Mobile 26 World Championship is the first-ever world championship in the EA SPORTS FC Mobile discipline. This major offline esports tournament will take place from October 21 to 25, 2026, in Seoul at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza Showroom. The 32 best players in the world will compete for the championship title and the main trophy.
One of the world's oldest esports organizations, the American-based Evil Geniuses (EG), has announced that it will cease operations. Starting November 2, 2026, the club will withdraw from professional competitions and end its day-to-day operations. The decision comes amid financial difficulties, limited sponsorship opportunities, and the rising costs of maintaining teams at the highest competitive level.
In October 2003, Star Wars Rogue Squadron III: Rebel Strike was released for the Nintendo GameCube — the third installment in the series of aerial combat games set in the Star Wars universe. The developers at Factor 5 attempted to expand the familiar formula, allowing players not only to pilot legendary starfighters but also to take part in ground battles. However, this very innovation became one of the game's most controversial features.
GTA VI Generates $630 Million in Preorders Before Launch, With an Estimated 6.45 Million Copies Sold
With a month still remaining before the release of Grand Theft Auto VI, digital preorders for Rockstar Games' highly anticipated title have reportedly reached $630 million. According to estimates from Sensor Tower analysts, the game is already outperforming the commercial results of many full-scale AAA releases.
Asha Sharma Plans to Make Xbox Game Pass More Flexible
Asha Sharma is planning major changes to Xbox Game Pass, according to Fortune, which spoke with current and former Microsoft employees.