We have prepared a digest of the main news for September 24, 2026, for Players readers.
Riot Games Unveils Limited 'Frag or Die' Bundle for VALORANT Champions 2026
Ahead of the Champions Shanghai tournament, which kicks off on September 24, 2026, a new exclusive collection titled "Frag or Die" is set to arrive in VALORANT. The bundle is expected to hit the in-game store around September 22–23. The collection will be available only for a limited time during the tournament and will not return to the regular store or the Night Market after the event ends.
IESF World Esports Championship 2026 to Be Held in Indonesia: Dates and Titles Announced
The International Esports Federation has announced that the World Esports Championship 2026 will take place in Indonesia from December 15 to 20, 2026. This marks the third time the country will host the World Championship, following the 2016 and 2022 tournaments.
Myst — how Cyan created the game that changed the CD-ROM era
On September 24, 1993, Myst, an adventure puzzle game from the small American studio Cyan, founded by brothers Rand and Robyn Miller, was released on Macintosh. At the time of its release, the game looked completely different from most popular projects: instead of fast-paced action, it offered players a mysterious island, challenging puzzles, exploration, and a story that had to be gradually uncovered on their own.
Silent Hill: Townfall launches to mixed reviews on Steam
Konami and Screen Burn, formerly known as No Code and creators of Observation and Stories Untold, have released Silent Hill: Townfall. It is the first major entry in the franchise to feature a first person perspective. The horror game takes place on the mysterious Scottish island of St. Amelie.
The French roster 3DMAX claimed the championship title at the Logitech G Play Connect 2026 Counter-Strike 2 LAN tournament, which took place in Warsaw from September 17 to 23. For their victory, the team received the main prize of $40,000 from the total prize pool of $100,000. This triumph also earned the squad 214 Valve points, allowing them to climb to the 18th spot in the European rankings and enter the qualification zone for the PGL Major Singapore.
