We have prepared a digest of the main news for October 3, 2026, for Players readers.
Riot Games co-founder Marc "Tryndamere" Merrill spoke on the Lemonade Stand podcast about the challenges facing the fighting game 2XKO. According to him, to justify its initial cost structure and maintain a live-service model, the game required an audience in the high hundreds of thousands or even millions of active players. The planned ongoing content release format proved far too expensive for the existing player base.
How to Get Jimothy for Free in Fortnite
Fortnitemares 2026 has kicked off in Fortnite, bringing Halloween themed content to the island, including new locations and bosses inspired by popular franchises, as well as spooky items such as the Witch Broom. Among the event rewards, players can also unlock a free Sidekick named Jimothy.
Microsoft is preparing another Xbox Game Pass catalog refresh. On October 15, nine games will be removed from the subscription service, including several notable releases.
Prince of Persia — an adventure that began on October 3, 1989
On October 3, 1989, Prince of Persia was released on the Apple II — an action-platformer created by Jordan Mechner that would eventually evolve into one of the most iconic franchises in video game history. At launch, the project already had years of development behind it, featuring experiments with animation and countless attempts to strike the right balance between adventure, platforming, and lethal puzzles.
