We have prepared a digest of the main news for Players readers covering February 5, 2026.
BLAST to Host a Major in the USA, ESL Choosing Between Brazil and Australia for 2028 — HLTV
- According to HLTV, tournament organizers have already begun selecting locations for Counter-Strike majors in 2028. BLAST plans to once again host a Major in the United States, while ESL is considering two main options — Brazil or Australia.
Roblox and Twitch Announce Bloxfest: A Month-Long Festival with a $300,000 Prize Pool
- Twitch, in collaboration with Roblox, has unveiled a large-scale event called Bloxfest, which will last for almost the entire month of February. The event combines incentive systems for streamers, exclusive digital rewards for viewers, and will culminate in a grand finale under the Twitch Rivals banner.
Blizzard Removes “2” from Overwatch Name and Adds 10 New Heroes
- Blizzard has announced a global update for Overwatch 2, effectively marking a full relaunch of the game. The company has removed the “2” from the title, will add ten new heroes, and will usher in a “new era focused on narrative.”
GTA and RDR Set New Sales Records
- Take-Two Interactive released its quarterly financial report, revealing record-breaking sales for its franchises. Take-Two’s revenue increased by 28% year-over-year, a success the company attributes to GTA Online and NBA 2K26.