We have prepared a digest of the main news stories for Players readers for June 8, 2026.
SumaiL Returns to the Nigma Galaxy Roster
- Sumail SumaiL Hassan, who left Nigma Galaxy in March this year, has returned to the team after playing as a stand-in for Falcons and MOUZ. Artem lorenof Melnyk has also joined the roster.
Monte Lose to Russians and Will Play Tomorrow for Survival at IEM Cologne Major 2026
- The roster of the Ukrainian organization Monte lost to BB at the IEM Cologne Major 2026 Stage 2 in CS2. The match took place in the 2–1 bracket, with a spot in the next stage on the line.
PMGO 2026 Officially Recognized as the Largest Mobile Esports Tournament in the World
- The first season of PUBG Mobile Global Open (PMGO) 2026 Season 1 has officially entered the Guinness World Records, setting an absolute world record for the number of participants in a mobile team-based competition. As reported, 1,224,169 players took part in the tournament.
DMZ Mode to Return in Modern Warfare 4 with Three Game Modes and a New Map
- Infinity Ward has confirmed the return of the popular extraction mode DMZ, which will become the third full-fledged pillar of the upcoming Modern Warfare 4. The developers have taken into account the experience gained from the first iteration in MW2 (2022) and have significantly expanded the gameplay. The shooter is scheduled for release on October 23.
Microsoft to Release a Limited Edition Xbox Series X for the Brand’s 25th Anniversary
- Microsoft has announced the release of a limited-edition series of Xbox Series X consoles dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the gaming platform. The new model, called Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition, is scheduled for release in November this year.