Players has prepared a digest of the main news for August 22, 2026, for its readers.
Following Vitality's loss to Spirit in the quarterfinals of EWC 2026, we spoke with the French team's player, Robin "ropz" Kool.
R1nkle on adapting to the new roster, the pressure of a major brand, and preparing for the Major
After joining G2, r1nkle continues to adapt to the new roster and is gradually finding his place in the team. Despite the high expectations surrounding one of the biggest brands in esports, he emphasizes that the most important thing right now is not to pay attention to external pressure, but to focus on the work and the team’s progress.
Interview with Andrii “npl” Kukharskyi — B8 player after the match at EWC 2026
After the conclusion of B8’s match at the Esports World Cup 2026, we spoke with Andrii “npl” Kukharskyi about the team’s performance at the tournament, the problems with consistency and confidence in the young roster, the upcoming peak of their form, their goals for the end of the year, and the incredible support of Ukrainian fans in Paris.
Post-Apocalyptic Survival RPG Scavland Enters Early Access on September 4
NoShadow studio has announced the release date for their new game, Scavland — a top-down post-apocalyptic survival RPG with shooter elements. The project will launch in Early Access exclusively on Steam on September 4. The release follows six years of development, during which the creative team has more than quadrupled in size.
POSTAL 2 Redux launches in spring 2027 with a major visual overhaul
The controversial satirical shooter POSTAL 2 is making a comeback with a heavily upgraded version. Impact Reality, Flat2VR Studios, Team Beef, and Running With Scissors have announced that POSTAL 2 Redux will launch in spring 2027. The developers also revealed new screenshots showing off the game's modernized visuals.
