We have prepared a digest of the main news for November 12, 2026, for Players readers.
HUNGER launches in Early Access on December 3, with a final open beta coming in November
First-person multiplayer extraction RPG HUNGER will launch in Early Access on Steam on December 3, 2026. Developer GOOD FUN CORP has also announced a final open beta, which will run from November 27 to 29.
Full reveal of the new Overwatch hero to take place during OWCS World Finals 2026
The Overwatch developers will unveil the complete case file for the new character during the Overwatch Champions Series World Finals 2026 broadcast, taking place this December in China. Game Director Aaron Keller shared the news in the latest edition of Director’s Take.
PlayStation 5 — The History of the Launch of the New-Generation Console
On November 12, 2020, sales of the PlayStation 5 — the new-generation console from Sony Interactive Entertainment, which replaced the PlayStation 4 — began in North America and Japan. Alongside it, players gained access to the new capabilities of the fast SSD, the DualSense controller, and the first major new-generation games.
Resident Evil Requiem Named "Game of the Year" at the 2026 Golden Joystick Awards
Resident Evil Requiem has won the top Ultimate Game of the Year award at the 44th annual Golden Joystick Awards. The event took place on November 11 in London, where winners were traditionally decided by public vote.
GTA 6 Surpasses $1 Billion in Revenue and Reaches 11.27 Million Copies Sold a Week Before Launch
According to updated data from analytics firm Sensor Tower, Rockstar Games' upcoming title has already generated $1.09 billion in revenue, with estimated sales reaching 11.27 million copies. These figures are net of returns.
