NAVI Reach DreamLeague S29 Playoffs, eFootball Leaves Russia and Belarus — News Digest for May 16

We have prepared a digest of the main gaming and esports news for Players readers for May 16, 2026.

NAVI Secure a Spot in the DreamLeague Season 29 Playoffs

• NAVI currently hold a 5-1 record in the group stage and have officially secured their place in the playoffs. On May 17, the team will play their final group stage match against Xtreme Gaming.

eFootball Fully Ceases Operations in Russia and Belarus

• The developers of the football simulator eFootball have officially announced the complete shutdown of the game’s services and support in Russia and Belarus. The official statement for players was published on the game’s website.

Forza Horizon 6 Sets a New Franchise Record for Player Numbers Before Full Release

• The latest installment of the famous racing franchise by Playground Games has shown an impressive старт on Steam. Even during early access, the game has already more than doubled the peak player numbers of its predecessor, setting an all-time record for the entire series.