We have prepared a digest of the main esports and gaming news for June 1, 2026, for Players readers.
PUBG MOBILE Announces Major Collaboration with the Argentina and Portugal National Football Teams
- The developers of the popular battle royale game PUBG MOBILE have officially confirmed a partnership with four national football federations, introducing exclusive licensed content for players.
United Kingdom May Ban Children from Communicating with Strangers in Roblox, Fortnite, and Minecraft
- The UK government is considering introducing strict restrictions that would block children from accessing communication features with strangers on popular gaming platforms such as Roblox, Fortnite, Minecraft, and Discord.
Tundra Announces the Sale of Its Dota 2 Roster
- Esports organization Tundra Esports has announced the sale of its Dota 2 roster. The information was revealed through the club’s official social media channels.
Organizers of the Parken Challenger Championship Tournament Series Begin Bankruptcy Proceedings
- New Breed Agency ApS, the company behind the Parken Challenger Championship CS2 tournament series, has announced the start of bankruptcy proceedings. The information was published on the tournament operator’s social media accounts.
Esports Foundation Invests €250 Million in Hosting the Esports World Cup in Paris
- The Esports Foundation will invest approximately €250 million in organizing and hosting the Esports World Cup 2026. According to Sheep Esports, citing an official statement from the French Presidential Administration, EWC 2026 will take place from July 6 to August 23.