We’ve prepared a roundup of the key gaming and esports news digest for April 8, 2026.
MOUZ Interested in Signing Emil "Magisk" Reif
- French insider KRL reports that MOUZ are considering signing Magisk, who played for Astralis last year. According to the leak, the club is looking to strengthen its roster with an experienced player who has a strong track record at the top level of competitive Counter-Strike.
Riot Games Announces Major VCT Changes for 2027
- Riot Games has revealed a large-scale overhaul of the Valorant Champions Tour ecosystem starting in 2027. The update will introduce new tournaments, a more open Tier 1 scene with qualifiers, and expanded financial incentives for teams.
Forza Horizon 6 Reveals Its Map
- Starting May 15 for a limited group of players—and May 19 for everyone else—players will be able to explore Japan in Forza Horizon 6, featuring a large and diverse open world.
PUBG: Battlegrounds Gets Major Patch 41.1
- The latest update introduces a new PvE roguelite-style mode called Xeno Point, destructible terrain on Erangel, new attachments, and various balance changes to weapons and gameplay systems.
- On April 7, Valve released patch 7.41b for Dota 2. The update focuses on balance adjustments for heroes and items.