We’ve prepared a digest of the main news for Players readers for February 18, 2026.
Natus Vincere advance to the Playoffs of PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026
- Great news arrived from Romania. NAVI secured their first playoff appearance of 2026 on their third attempt. They defeated G2 Esports in the decisive match with a 2–0 score in maps. The match wasn’t easy, but for the “Born to Win,” it turned out to be a successful day.
Ukraine’s eFootball national team to play showmatch against Georgia on February 19
- On February 19, a friendly showmatch between the national eFootball teams of Ukraine and Georgia will take place. The match is scheduled to start at 21:00 (GMT+4). Ukraine will be represented by Maksym “Makson” Andrasiuk and Ihor “1niesta” Liubchak. Georgia will be represented by the country’s champions, brothers Rati and Mate Nanava.
Season 2 of Battlefield 6 kicks off with a new map, modes, and military vehicles
- The second season of Battlefield 6 has officially launched. Electronic Arts has released a major update that brings a significant amount of new content to the multiplayer shooter, encouraging players to return to the game.
Kolosha to stand in for Natus Vincere at VALORANT EMEA Clash 2026
- NAVI announced that Uğur “Ruxic” Güç will miss VALORANT EMEA Clash 2026 due to a hand injury. Replacing him for the tournament will be 18-year-old Ukrainian player Herman “Kolosha” Skrypka, who is currently competing for Boars Gaming.
Unity Technologies launches AI for full game generation
- The developer of the Unity game engine has announced a shift in its strategic focus toward the active development of AI-powered tools. The company plans to implement technologies that will enable the creation of full-fledged game projects without the need for programming.