UESF Announced Ukraine’s National Team Coaches for ENC 2026, ESIC Issued Lifetime Ban to Taiga — News Digest for April 23

We’ve prepared a digest of the main news for Players readers for April 23, 2026.

UESF announced part of Ukraine’s national team coaches for ENC 2026 — Ghostik to lead Dota 2, Bamb1ni PUBG Mobile

• The Ukrainian Esports Federation (UESF) has announced the first seven coaches of Ukraine’s national teams across various disciplines for the Esports Nations Cup 2026.

ESEL confirmed Monstars’ participation in Season 2 of the Female Pro League

• Tournament operator ESEL continues to gradually reveal the list of participants for Female Pro League Season 2: Emerald Diva in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang.

Official release date of Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced revealed

• Ubisoft has presented a trailer for Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced. The video confirmed that the game will be released on July 9, 2026.

Insider: Xbox is testing a “build-your-own” Game Pass subscription

• Xbox is reportedly planning a major overhaul of Game Pass that will allow players to create their own custom subscription. This was reported by Jez Corden from Windows Central.

ESIC issued a lifetime ban to former OG Dota 2 player Taiga

• The Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) has completed its investigation into professional Dota 2 player Tommy “Taiga” Le and issued a final ruling to ban him for life. The player himself refused to cooperate.