A digest of the main news for Players readers covering April 5, 2026:
Free Sealed Truth update announced for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2
- GSC Game World has announced a free update titled Sealed Truth for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl. The information appeared on the franchise’s official account on X (formerly Twitter).
Disney+ expands partnership with the Korean e-Sports Association
- The streaming service Disney+ has announced a major expansion of its collaboration with the Korean e-Sports Association (KeSPA). The platform will broadcast a wider range of major esports events throughout 2026.
“Super Mario Galaxy” film earns $190 million in 5 days in the U.S.
- The movie Super Mario Galaxy premiered in theaters on April 1. According to a new Deadline report, its domestic box office reached $190 million in the first five days. Worldwide, the film has grossed $372.5 million.
Esports player Faker to appear on a commemorative stamp in South Korea
- It has been revealed that League of Legends star Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok will be featured on a commemorative stamp in South Korea. This marks the first time in history that a figure from the video game or esports industry has been honored with such a stamp.