We have prepared a digest of the main news for Players readers for February 6, 2026.
Sandfall Interactive Awarded the French Order of Arts and Letters
- The French studio Sandfall Interactive, known for the game Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, has received the Order of Arts and Letters from the French Ministry of Culture. The award is granted to individuals and organizations that have made a significant contribution to the development of art and culture or have helped expand their influence in France and beyond.
FC Pro World Championship Prize Pool Set at $1.5 Million
- EA Sports has announced that the FC Pro World Championship 2026 will feature a $1.5 million prize pool. The tournament will take place on July 22–26 as part of the Esports World Cup and will serve as the culmination of the EA Sports FC esports season.
Six Invitational 2026 Playoff Bracket Finalized
- The group stage of the Six Invitational 2026 for Rainbow Six Siege has concluded. All 16 teams advancing to the playoffs are now known.
FURIA Reach the IEM Kraków Final After Victory Over Spirit
- FURIA became the first finalist of IEM Kraków 2026 after defeating Spirit 2–1 in the semifinals. The standout player of the match was the team’s AWPer Danylo “molodoy” Holubenko, whose performance had a decisive impact on the outcome of the series.
Vitality Confidently Defeat MOUZ and Advance to the IEM Kraków 2026 Grand Final
- Vitality had no trouble overcoming MOUZ in the semifinals of IEM Kraków 2026 in CS2. The series ended with a 2–0 scoreline (13:7 on Nuke and 13:6 on Dust2).