We have prepared a digest of the main news stories from June 16, 2026, for Players readers.
PUBG Mobile and G2 Esports announce partnership to develop the discipline in Western Europe
- Esports organization G2 Esports has entered into a partnership agreement with PUBG Mobile Esports. The goal of the collaboration is to build a complete pathway system that allows players to progress from the amateur level to the professional scene.
HLTV: lauNX asked FUT for permission to consider offers from other teams
- FUT CS2 player Laurențiu lauNX Țârlea has asked the organization's management for permission to explore new opportunities for continuing his career in the second half of the season. This was reported by HLTV sources familiar with the situation.
Universal releases the first trailer for Shrek 5
- Universal Pictures has released the first trailer for the animated film Shrek 5. The official release of the movie is scheduled for June 30, 2027.
Major Chaos Cubed update coming to Minecraft
- The main addition will be the underground Sulfur Cave biome. Its key feature is the presence of surface landmarks: sulfur springs and geysers will appear on the surface directly above the cave, making it significantly easier to locate.