We have prepared a digest of the main news for September 19, 2026, for Players readers.
mezii's Return: Vitality Focuses on Singapore Major Preparation
British rifler William "mezii" Merriman has officially returned to Team Vitality's starting lineup at the StarSeries Fall tournament after missing BLAST Open Porto due to the birth of his second child. The return proved successful: the team secured a convincing victory over FURIA and booked a spot in the upper bracket final, showcasing the dominant form that characterized their start of the year.
On September 18, PUBG Mobile Global Open 2026 Season 2 — Western Europe Finals, the final stage of the second PMGO season in Western Europe, kicked off. Following the first matchday, two teams with Ukrainian players placed in the top 4 of the standings.
FX reveals the main cast of its Far Cry TV series
FX Productions has officially revealed the main cast for the first season of its upcoming Far Cry TV series. Production has already begun, with Noah Hawley, the creator of Fargo and Alien: Earth, serving as the show's writer, showrunner, and director.
Final Fantasy VII Revelation Could Be Around 200GB in Size
The final entry in the Final Fantasy VII remake trilogy could be the largest game in the series in terms of file size. According to game director Naoki Hamaguchi, Final Fantasy VII Revelation is currently expected to be around 200GB, although the final size has not yet been finalized.
The 2026 World Star Challengers Invitational Esports Tournament Kicks Off Tomorrow in South Korea
From September 20 to October 2, 2026, South Korea will host the A-Tier offline tournament — the 2026 World Star Challengers Invitational (WSCI 2026). Organized by TJ Sports and Riot Games, the event serves as an expansion of the Asia Masters / Asia Star Challengers Invitational (ASCI) series.
