We have prepared a digest of the main news for October 18, 2026, for Players readers.
Hush — VALORANT’s New Agent from China Who Manipulates Reality
On October 18, 2026, Riot Games officially introduced Hush, the new agent coming to VALORANT. Her debut took place during VALORANT Champions Shanghai, with the character’s cinematic trailer shown after the opening ceremony ahead of the tournament’s grand final.
Today, October 18, 2026, the Dota 2 online tournament EPL Masters III begins. Sixteen teams will compete for a total prize pool of $100,000 USD. The competition will run until November 5, 2026. The English-language broadcast of all matches will be officially hosted on the EPL channel on the Kick platform.
Batman: Arkham City — How Rocksteady Created One of the Best Superhero Sequels in History
On October 18, 2011, Batman: Arkham City was released in North America for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Following the success of Arkham Asylum, Rocksteady faced a difficult task: creating a sequel to a game that had already proven that a superhero title could be more than just another licensed project — it could become a major hit in its own right.
LOUD defeat Team Vitality to claim the World Champion title at VALORANT Champions 2026
South American esports organization LOUD emerged victorious at VALORANT Champions 2026, defeating European squad Team Vitality 3-1 in the grand finals. The tournament, featuring 16 teams, took place from September 24 to October 18, 2026, in Shanghai, China. This victory makes LOUD the first organization in VALORANT history to win the world championship title twice, adding a new trophy to their 2022 success.
Subnautica 2 to Add a New Region, Creatures, and a More Dangerous Leviathan
Unknown Worlds is preparing a major update for Subnautica 2. The upcoming content will introduce a new region featuring several biomes, further story developments, new creatures, and additional modules for the Tadpole submarine.