We have prepared a digest of the main news for August 28, 2026, for Players readers.
The Inner Circle squad kicked off their run at the BLAST Open Porto LAN tournament with a resounding 2-0 victory over Vitality. This triumph is a logical continuation of the young roster's successful streak, having won the Super DraculaN tournament before the break and currently maintaining an 80% win rate over the last three months.
In the fall of 2026, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang will celebrate its 10th anniversary since release. In honor of this event, the developers have prepared a massive update that will run from September 4 to November 19, offering players a variety of free rewards, visual changes, and special events.
STALKER 2: Cost of Hope Guide to Every Unique Weapon
The STALKER 2: Cost of Hope expansion gives players 12 special weapons to track down across the Zone. Each one features unique modifications that make it different from the regular version of its weapon type.
Guild Wars 2: how ArenaNet tried to change the rules of MMORPGs
On August 28, 2012, ArenaNet officially released Guild Wars 2 — a sequel to the cult MMORPG Guild Wars. The game became one of the most anticipated MMORPGs of its time and offered players an approach to the open world, quests, and player interaction that was unusual for the genre.
The Start of the 2027 FC Pro Competitive Season: The Road to the World Championship
EA Sports has officially announced the details of the 2027 FC Pro competitive season, which will begin on September 21, 2026, with a total prize pool of $2.5 million. The ultimate goal for all participants will be the final FC Pro 27 World Championship tournament. The competition's geography has been expanded this season: esports athletes from Bahrain, Jordan, Libya, and Oman will join the Middle East region for the first time.
From August 20 to August 30, the decisive matches of the VCT 2026 EMEA Stage 2 playoff stage are taking place. The top eight teams of the region are competing for a $250,000 prize pool and two direct berths to VALORANT Champions 2026. In total, the EMEA region will delegate four rosters to the World Championship: the two finalists of the current Stage 2 and two teams based on the regional standings.