We have prepared a digest of the main news stories from June 21, 2026, for Players readers.
Falcons are the IEM Cologne Major 2026 Champions
- Falcons defeated FURIA in the grand final of the IEM Cologne Major 2026 in CS2. The match lasted three maps, and all of them ended with a score of 13:8 (Mirage, Anubis, and Inferno).
IEM Cologne Major 2026 Became the Most Popular Tournament in Counter-Strike History
- The grand final of the IEM Cologne Major 2026 between Falcons and FURIA peaked at 2,750,036 viewers. According to analytics company Esports Charts, the tournament became the most popular event in Counter-Strike history.
Riot Games Unveiled the New Summit Map in VALORANT
- During the VALORANT Masters London 2026 final, Riot Games presented the Season 2026 // Act 4 update. Players can expect a new map, a unique game mode, and a fresh line of cosmetic items. The update is scheduled for release on Wednesday, June 24.
Leviatán Won VALORANT Masters London 2026
- The South American team Leviatán became the champion of VALORANT Masters London 2026. In the grand final, the squad defeated Paper Rex with a score of 3:2 (2:13 on Fracture, 13:6 on Split, 11:13 on Breeze, 13:10 on Ascent, and 13:5 on Lotus).