We have prepared a digest of the main news for Players readers for February 12, 2026.
Jason Momoa to Star in Helldivers Movie
- Jason Momoa will lead the cast of the Helldivers film adaptation produced by PlayStation Productions and Sony Pictures. The movie is based on the game of the same name by Arrowhead Game Studios. Justin Lin will direct the project, and the theatrical premiere is scheduled for November 10, 2027.
Wildlight Entertainment Lays Off Highguard Developers After Unsuccessful Launch
- Wildlight Entertainment, which recently released Highguard, has begun mass layoffs just 17 days after the game’s launch. One of the developers stated that the cuts affected “most of the team.” The studio later confirmed that a number of employees had been let go.
Valve Reveals Dates for The International 2026 Qualifiers
- Valve has shared new details about the upcoming The International 2026 Dota 2 championship. The developers announced the dates for both the regional qualifiers and the main event.
Prince William Visits the Esports World Cup Foundation
- The Esports World Cup Foundation, the organization behind the Esports World Cup, reported that Prince William visited the esports event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. During the visit, discussions focused on esports as a global sport and its impact on youth development, education, careers, and community engagement.
BC.Game Roster Unable to Compete at BC.Game Masters Due to Valve Ban
- Crypto casino company BC.Game announced its own VRS tournament titled BC.Game Masters, set to take place in Bucharest, Romania, with a $50,000 prize pool. However, the participation of the organizer’s team, BC.Game — which includes Oleksandr “s1mple” Kostyliev — has become a major issue due to a ban imposed by Valve.