We have prepared a digest of the main news stories for Players readers for June 24, 2026.
Ukraine Win Survival Stage and Qualify for the PUBG Nations Cup 2026 Grand Final
- Team Ukraine finished the Survival Stage in first place with 153 points. The Ukrainian squad won four maps, securing a spot in the tournament's Grand Final thanks to this result.
Tencent Plans to Exit Several Gaming Studios and Review Its Investment Strategy
- Tech giant Tencent is in talks to exit several of its investment projects in the gaming industry. According to Bloomberg, citing anonymous sources familiar with the matter, the company is currently reviewing its minority stakes in numerous game development studios.
Rockstar Reveal GTA 6 Price
- Rockstar announced that GTA 6 pre-orders will begin on June 25 at 00:00 Kyiv time. Players who pre-order the game will receive the Vintage Vice City Pack bonus bundle free of charge.
Astralis Do Not Plan Roster Changes Ahead of the Next Season
- Following Astralis' disappointing performance at IEM Cologne Major 2026 in CS2, rumors emerged that the organization was considering replacing team captain Rasmus "HooXi" Nielsen and coach Casper "ruggah" Due. While ruggah has left his coaching position, HooXi remains part of the roster.