We have prepared a roundup of the key gaming and esports stories from June 12 for Players readers.
Early Access campaign announced for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4
- Activision has officially unveiled the next main entry in its military shooter franchise, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. The full release is scheduled for October 23, 2026, while players who pre-order the digital edition will gain access to the campaign one week earlier, starting on October 16.
Dutch consumer group demands €220 million from Valve over Steam monopoly
- The Dutch consumer rights organization Stichting Consumenten Competition Claims (CCC) has filed claims against Valve, seeking more than €220 million in compensation. The group alleges that Valve abused its dominant position in the PC gaming market through Steam’s pricing policies and revenue-sharing model, resulting in higher costs for consumers.
PUBG developers introduce interactive smoke mechanics
- The developers of PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS have announced a major gameplay update that will make smoke grenades fully interactive. Vehicles will be able to disperse smoke while moving through it, and explosions from grenades or C4 will temporarily clear smoke clouds within the blast radius, adding a new tactical layer to gameplay.
Report: FIFA and 2K fail to reach agreement on new football simulator
- FIFA and 2K were reportedly close to signing a deal to develop a new football simulation game. However, according to reports from Insider Gaming citing Sports Gamers Online, negotiations ultimately broke down, preventing the two parties from moving forward with the project.