We’ve prepared a digest of the main stories for Players from February 24, 2026.
Discord postpones mandatory age verification and changes its approach
- Discord has officially postponed the launch of its global mandatory age verification system to the second half of 2026. The announcement was made by the platform’s co-founder and CTO Stanisław Wiśniewski, who acknowledged that the company failed to meet expectations and did not clearly explain how the system would work.
FUT Esports and three Boars rosters: Female Pro League: Frozen Diva participants revealed
- Tournament operator ESEL has officially unveiled the teams that will compete in the first season of the Female Pro League: Frozen Diva in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang. The debut season will feature 14 teams battling for the championship title, including women’s rosters from well-known esports organizations such as FUT Esports and Boars Gaming.
PUBG Mobile added to Esports Nations Cup 2026
- PUBG Mobile has joined the list of disciplines for the inaugural Esports Nations Cup 2026. The tournament is scheduled to take place from November 3 to 8.
RLCS 2026 Boston Major becomes the most popular Rocket League event in history
- The RLCS 2026 Boston Major has officially become the most-watched event in the history of Rocket League esports. According to Esports Charts, the championship surpassed the previous record set during the 2022–23 World Championship.
League of Legends confirmed for Esports Nations Cup 2026
- The Esports World Cup Foundation has confirmed that League of Legends will be featured at the Esports Nations Cup 2026. A total of 32 national teams will compete in the tournament, which will run from November 21 to 29 and include a Play-in stage, group stage, and playoffs. The prize pool will be $1.5 million.
Marvel’s Wolverine to release on September 15, 2026
- Insomniac Games and PlayStation have unexpectedly announced the release date for Marvel’s Wolverine on social media. The game will launch on September 15, 2026, exclusively for PlayStation 5.