We’ve prepared a digest of the key esports and gaming news for Players as of February 20, 2026.
NAVI failed to advance to the next stage of DreamLeague Season 28
- Natus Vincere won their final match of the first group stage at DreamLeague Season 28 in Dota 2, defeating Execration 2–0. However, NAVI did not advance to the next stage, falling behind Team Falcons and Xtreme Gaming on map difference.
Saudi Arabia acquires full ownership of Evo fighting tournament series
- RTS, a company owned by the Saudi mega-project Qiddiya City, has officially completed the acquisition of all ownership stakes in Evolution Championship Series (Evo). As a result, Sony Interactive Entertainment and Indian company NODWIN Gaming have fully exited the list of owners.
Sony shuts down Bluepoint Games — developers of Demon’s Souls remake and Uncharted trilogy
- Sony has announced the closure of Bluepoint Games. The decision was made following a “recent business review” and comes amid broader cost-cutting measures across the gaming industry. Bluepoint Games is known for its remake of Demon's Souls and work related to the Uncharted trilogy.
NAVI eliminated from their “home” tournament
- Today, Natus Vincere finished their run at the Romanian tournament PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026, losing to MOUZ in the quarterfinals with a 1–2 scoreline. The German organization started the series stronger, but NAVI managed to mount a comeback and take the first map. However, the Ukrainian club failed to secure more than ten rounds across the next two maps, ending their campaign in the quarterfinals.