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 […]

The second round of the IEM Cologne Major 2026 Stage 1 has concluded. The first four teams now stand one victory away from advancing, while several others are dangerously close to elimination. Following Round 2, B8, BetBoom Team (BB), M80, and GamerLegion are just one win away from reaching the next stage of the tournament. […]

The Dota 2 roster of Ukrainian esports organization NAVI has failed to qualify for the Esports World Cup 2026. Natus Vincere competed in the Western European closed qualifier for EWC 2026. The team had two opportunities to secure a spot at the tournament, but both matches ended in defeat. First, NAVI lost to LGD Gaming […]

The Group A matches of PUBG Mobile Global Open 2026 Season 1 have concluded. Following the results, six teams secured direct qualification to the Grand Finals, two teams were eliminated from the tournament, and the remaining squads advanced to the Survival Stage. The roster of Ukrainian organization Boars Gaming earned 40 points and finished seventh […]

The Atlas Menu platform, which positions itself as a provider of premium cheats for GTA Online and Counter-Strike 2, has suffered a serious cyberattack. According to available data, attackers gained access to confidential information belonging to approximately 64,000 users. Information about the breach, which reportedly occurred at the end of May 2026, was recorded by […]

The first stage of the CS2 tournament IEM Cologne Major 2026 kicked off today, June 2. Sixteen teams have begun their fight for eight spots in the next stage. The Ukrainian team B8 started their campaign with a victory over TYLOO. Winners move into the 1-0 bracket, while losing teams drop to the 0-1 bracket. […]

The Inner Circle organization has announced the signing of 7-year-old player Davi, who has become the youngest member of the team in the club’s history. It is currently unknown what role or position the young talent will take within the roster. Before this signing, the boy had already gained popularity on social media, amassing over […]

The second season of the Unbroken UA Mobile Legends: Bang Bang league is approaching its climax. Fans can look forward to the eighth matchday, which takes place later today. Viewers will be treated to four BO1 matchups, all of which will be streamed live on ESEL's YouTube channel. Match Schedule 20:30 — MANTICORE vs BOARS […]

Tournament organizer BLAST has announced that the Russian team PV will not participate in the LAN stage of the BLAST Slam VII Dota 2 tournament in Copenhagen, Denmark. The team encountered visa issues and has therefore withdrawn from the championship. As a result, Team Liquid have secured a playoff spot as the highest-ranked team by […]

Wolves Esports captain Oleksii SLONIK Totskyi gave a brief comment to Players ahead of his team’s start at PUBG Mobile Global Open 2026 Season 1. How is your adaptation in Asia going, and how would you assess the team’s morale? The adaptation is going well. The tournament was organized in a way that gives us […]

1047 Games, the studio best known for developing Splitgate, has released the debut teaser trailer for its new project — a first-person shooter titled EMPULSE. A full gameplay reveal is scheduled for Sunday, June 7, during the online PC Gaming Show presentation. Set in the streets of Freehold, a restored district within a sprawling megacity, […]

Bungie has announced a free access week for its extraction shooter Marathon. The promotion coincides with the launch of the game's second season and will run from June 2 to June 9. The primary goal of the initiative is to expand the player base and renew interest in the project. During the promotional period, the […]

Ukrainian tournament organizer Core League has announced a new Dota 2 Regular Cup. The tournament will feature a prize pool of UAH 10,000 provided by the organization, as well as 60% of participant entry fees. Registration and the first qualification matches will begin on June 12, while the playoff stage is scheduled to start on […]