We have prepared a digest of the main news for September 27, 2026, for Players readers.
Team Vitality takes down Global Esports in VALORANT Champions opener: Jamppi's triumphant return
The fourth representative of the EMEA region, Team Vitality, successfully kicked off their run at the biggest tournament of the year, VALORANT Champions. In their opening match, they defeated the Pacific region's leader, Global Esports. Finnish player Elias "Jamppi" Olkkonen was the star of the series. Returning to the international stage for the first time since 2023, he stood out with 60 kills and an ace in his debut match.
Minecraft Will Get Its First New Dimension in Over 14 Years
During Minecraft LIVE in September, Mojang unveiled the Sift, Minecraft’s first new dimension in over 14 years. It will debut in Minecraft Dungeons 2 before arriving in Minecraft Java and Bedrock Edition in 2027 as the game’s fourth official dimension alongside the Overworld, Nether, and End.
Counter-Strike 2 — Three Years After Release: How Valve Changed the Legendary Shooter
September 27, 2023, marked a major date in the history of Counter-Strike. On that day, Valve officially released Counter-Strike 2 on Steam, replacing Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and moving the series onto a new technological foundation. In 2026, CS2 celebrates its third anniversary.
Spider Man Director Jon Watts Could Helm Star Wars: Episode X
Lucasfilm is considering Jon Watts to direct the first movie in a new Star Wars trilogy written by Simon Kinberg. The report comes from Knight Edge Media and has since been confirmed by The Hollywood Reporter.
Battle in Bucharest Concluded: Final Results of PGL Wallachia Season 9
The PGL Wallachia Season 9 Dota 2 offline tournament has concluded with Team Yandex taking the victory. The competition took place from September 19 to 27, 2026, in Bucharest at the PGL Studio, where 16 teams fought for a $1,000,000 USD prize pool. The tournament was played on gameplay patch 7.41f.
