Players has prepared a digest of the main news for August 11, 2026, for its readers.
Valve Returns Overwatch to CS2 — System Available to Players Again
Valve unexpectedly brought back the Overwatch system in Counter-Strike 2. Overnight, the developers released an update giving a limited number of players access to a new version of the system.
System Shock 2 — The Game That Was Ahead of Its Time and Shaped the Future of Immersive Sims
On August 11, 1999, System Shock 2 was released in North America — a sci-fi game developed by Looking Glass Studios and Irrational Games that blended first-person shooter, RPG, survival horror, and exploration elements set aboard a massive space vessel. Despite modest initial sales, over the years it became a cult classic and one of the most significant titles in the history of immersive sims.
No Man’s Sky Celebrates 10 Years with Record Player Numbers
Hello Games is celebrating the tenth anniversary of No Man’s Sky, which has become the studio’s biggest and most popular project. Studio founder and managing director Sean Murray marked the occasion with a message to the community, reflecting on the game’s decade-long journey.
The Sinking City 2 gets a global release map
Frogwares has revealed the global release schedule for The Sinking City 2. The sequel will launch on Tuesday, August 18, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Big Walk from the creators of Untitled Goose Game surpasses 1 million copies sold
Big Walk, the cooperative adventure game from Australian studio House House, best known for Untitled Goose Game, has enjoyed a remarkably strong launch and has now passed the 1 million copies sold mark.