We have prepared a digest of the main news for Players readers for February 4, 2026.
Esports World Cup Introduces the Global Qualification Program “Road to EWC”
- The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) announced the launch of “Road to EWC,” a large-scale qualification program for the Esports World Cup 2026. The program will unite publisher-run leagues, elite international events, and open qualifiers into a single, cohesive season-long pathway.
- According to the organizers, the program is designed to bring clarity and structure to qualification systems across different game disciplines. This will allow players, clubs, and fans to follow a unified event calendar.
Ubisoft Employees Call for the Dismissal of Yves Guillemot
- Representatives of the Solidaires Informatique union, which brings together Ubisoft employees, stated that the company will not be able to restore trust within the workforce as long as Yves Guillemot remains CEO. As reported by Game Developer, dissatisfaction among Ubisoft employees has reached a critical point amid large-scale restructuring. The company has canceled several major projects, including the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake.
EGS Head Admits the Launcher Is “Bad” and Promises Improvements
- Stephen Allison, Vice President and General Manager of the Epic Games Store (EGS), admitted in an interview with Eurogamer that the current state of the store’s software is far from ideal. He stated bluntly: “The launcher is bad. Let’s call things by their proper names.”
OWCS China 2026 Partner Teams Announced
- China has officially become part of the Overwatch Champions Series (OWCS) partnership program for the 2026 season. The organizers named three clubs that will become permanent participants in the local league. The partner teams are the most decorated organizations on the Chinese esports scene: Weibo Gaming, JD Gaming, and All Gamers Club.
Legacy Officially Sign arT to Replace lux
- Legacy announced the signing of Andrey “arT” Piovesan from Fluxo. He replaced Lucas “lux” Menegini, who was previously moved to the bench, and became the team’s new in-game leader.