We have prepared a digest of the main news stories for Players readers on June 18, 2026.
The Ukrainian Esports Federation has unveiled the roster of Ukraine’s League of Legends national team. The squad will attempt to qualify for the Esports Nations Cup 2026.
Rockstar Games has announced that GTA 6 pre-orders will become available on June 25. The information was shared through the company’s social media channels.
Tournament organizer BLAST has revealed the list of participants for the BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 2026 CS2 event, which will take place from July 21 to August 2. The information was published on the organizer’s official website.
The gaming industry has been experiencing workforce reductions for several years, but this summer the situation could become one of the most challenging in recent memory. While the community’s attention is focused on potential changes within Xbox, where several studios are reportedly at risk, the problems may also affect other major companies across the industry.
