We have prepared a digest of the main news for October 6, 2026, for Players readers.
Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together — How Quest Created One of the Most Influential Tactical RPGs
On October 6, 1995, Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together was released in Japan on the Super Famicom — a tactical role-playing game developed by the Japanese studio Quest Corporation. The project was led by Yasumi Matsuno, who had previously worked on Ogre Battle: The March of the Black Queen. The new title represented a major step forward for the series: instead of a large-scale real-time strategy, the developers focused on turn-based combat, political drama, and player choices that directly impacted the narrative.
The Marvel Rivals Ignite 2026 Stage 2 EMEA tournament is being held online on PC. Organized by NetEase, this A-Tier championship began on September 18 and will run until October 18, 2026. Participants are competing for a total prize pool of $200,000 USD. The ultimate winner will take home $64,000, 20 ranking points, and a direct spot in the Grand Finals.
New details about Assassin’s Creed Hexe and its main characters revealed
New information has surfaced about Assassin’s Creed Codename Hexe, Ubisoft’s next mainline entry in the series. The game will take players to Central Europe in the 16th century, with witch hunts expected to be one of its major themes.
Hideo Kojima’s Physint: Plot is Ready, Filming Begins Next Year
Game designer Hideo Kojima shared new details about his upcoming spy action title Physint during a recent episode of his radio show, KOJI10. The developer confirmed that the game's plot is fully ready, 3D scanning of the actors is complete, and full filming will start next year. For Kojima, this project holds special significance, as it marks the 40th anniversary of his career in the video game industry.
Valorant Champions 2026 Shanghai Playoffs Preview: Schedule and Team Analysis
On October 7, the Valorant Champions 2026 playoffs stage kicks off in Shanghai, where the top eight teams in the world will compete for the biggest trophy of the year. The competition will run until October 18 in a double-elimination bracket format.
