We have prepared a digest of the main news for October 29, 2026, for Players readers.
Save the Children Urges Esports Industry to Prioritize Young Players' Wellbeing
International organization Save the Children has published a report titled "Protecting Child Rights in Esports," calling on the esports industry to place children's rights and health above competitive and athletic achievements. The authors of the study note that safeguards for young esports players have failed to keep pace with the high demands placed on them, putting their physical and mental health, education, and family life at risk.
Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex — How a New Team Continued the Series Without Naughty Dog
On October 29, 2001, Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex debuted on PlayStation 2 — the fourth main installment in the famous platforming series. It was an important moment for Crash: for the first time, a mainline game was developed not by Naughty Dog, but by British studio Traveller’s Tales.
$10.5 Million Prize Pool in Honor of Kings: Weibo Upset EWC Champions at KPL Grand Finals 2026
October 27 – November 14, 2026, the King Pro League Grand Finals 2026 is taking place — the biggest Honor of Kings tournament of the year in China. Teams are competing for the championship title and a share of the record-breaking 70 million yuan prize pool (approximately $10.44 million). The winner will receive 20 million yuan — around $3 million.
NAVI to Rebuild League of Legends Roster Around Rhilech for 2027
Esports organization Natus Vincere is planning a massive overhaul of its League of Legends roster ahead of the 2027 season. According to Sheep Esports, the club intends to build an ambitious team around Turkish jungler Enes "Rhilech" Uçan, who will remain the cornerstone of the project.
NAVI lost to Vitality 1:2 in the quarterfinals of PGL Masters Bucharest 2026 and ended their run at the tournament. Following the first day of the playoffs, all four semifinalists have been determined.
