We have prepared a digest of the main news for September 16, 2026, for Players readers.
The Counter-Strike 2 tournament StarLadder StarSeries Fall 2026 will take place in Barcelona from September 17 to 20. Eight teams will compete for a total prize pool of $500,000.
Dota 2 Update 7.41f: The End of an Era for The International 2026 Favorites
The latest Dota 2 gameplay update, version 7.41f, introduces significant balance adjustments following the conclusion of the year's main tournament. The primary goal of the patch is to nerf the most popular heroes of The International 2026 and address sharp power spikes in the late game.
Mount & Blade — How a Small Turkish Project Sparked One of the Freest RPGs
On September 16, 2008, Mount & Blade officially launched on PC — a medieval action-RPG from the Turkish studio TaleWorlds Entertainment. At first glance, the game might have seemed unremarkable: outdated graphics even for that time, a small development team, and the absence of a large-scale story campaign. However, it was the freedom of action, an unusual combat system, and the combination of role-playing with strategic mechanics that made Mount & Blade one of the most distinctive RPGs of its generation. The full release took place on September 16 in North America, while the European release followed three days later.
FUT Close in on SunPayus Signing: Spanish AWPer to Replace cmtry
Turkish organization FUT is on the verge of completing the transfer of Spanish AWPer Álvaro "SunPayus" García. In their Counter-Strike 2 lineup, he is set to replace Nikita "cmtry" Samolotov, who has struggled for consistency throughout 2026.
The Logitech G Play Connect 2026 CS2 Tournament Starts Tomorrow
Only a few hours remain until the start of a major esports event organized by GAM3RS_X. From September 17 to 23, Warsaw will host the Logitech G Play Connect 2026 Counter-Strike 2 LAN tournament. The semifinals and the decisive grand final will take place at the EXPO XXI Warsaw arena. The event holds an A-Tier status from Liquipedia and is classified as Tier 2 by Valve. The total prize pool of the competition is $100,000: the winner will take home $40,000, the runner-up will receive $20,000, and the teams in 3rd–4th place will earn $10,000 each.