We prepared for Players readers a digest of the main esports and gaming news for June 2, 2026.
NAVI will miss the Esports World Cup 2026 in Dota 2
Natus Vincere competed in the Western European closed qualifier for EWC 2026. The team had two matches for a slot at the tournament, but both ended unsuccessfully. First, the “Born to Win” lost to LGD Gaming (1:2), and then were defeated by Pipsqueak+4 (1:2).
Boars Gaming miss PMGO S1 finals by just one point
The Group A matches of the PUBG Mobile Global Open Season 1 have concluded. As a result, six teams qualified for the finals, two were eliminated, and the rest moved to the Survival Stage. Boars Gaming fell just one point short of reaching the finals.
Russian team to miss BLAST SLAM VII LAN due to visa issues
Tournament operator BLAST announced that Russian team PV will not attend the LAN stage of BLAST SLAM VII in Copenhagen due to visa problems. The team withdrew from the championship.
Inner Circle sign 7-year-old player Davi
Inner Circle announced the signing of 7-year-old player Davi, who becomes the youngest player in the club’s history. It is still unknown what role or position the young talent will take in the roster.
Kylian Mbappé appears in teaser for “Minions and Monsters”
Forward of Real Madrid and the France national football team Kylian Mbappé starred in the teaser trailer for the upcoming animated film “Minions and Monsters”.
SLONIK on Wolves’ preparation for PMGO S1: “The main focus was on our own game”
Captain of Wolves Esports Oleksii “SLONIK” Totskyi gave a short comment to Players ahead of his team’s debut at the PUBG Mobile Global Open Season 1. He noted that the team’s main focus during preparation was improving their own gameplay.
Bamb1ni on Boars’ goal at PMGO S1: “Minimum goal is to reach the finals”
The Ukrainian roster of Boars Gaming will compete at the PUBG Mobile Global Open Season 1. Before the tournament, Players spoke with coach Dmytro “Bamb1ni” Kuzmenko, who stated that the minimum goal is to reach the finals, as there is no point in attending otherwise.