We have prepared a digest of the main news for October 22, 2026, for Players readers. Cyberpunk 2077 Is Getting Dozens of New Features | CD Projekt RED Reveals Update 2.5 Details CD Projekt RED has hosted its promised REDstreams broadcast, revealing the details of the major Update 2.5 for Cyberpunk 2077. The patch is […]

The gaming community was recently shaken by reports that Electronic Arts had shut down legendary Canadian studio BioWare and cancelled the next Mass Effect game, which was first announced in 2020. The news has naturally raised concerns among fans about the future of the Mass Effect television adaptation being developed by Amazon MGM Studios. With […]

One of the most anticipated games of 2026 is almost here. Chinese studio S-GAME is preparing to release its action game Phantom Blade Zero next week, with the title already surpassing 3 million wishlists. Ahead of launch, the developers have unveiled a spectacular new trailer and confirmed that the game will receive a physical release. […]

CD Projekt RED has released Update 2.5 for Cyberpunk 2077 to celebrate the second season of the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners anime. The patch is now available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with a Nintendo Switch 2 release planned for a later date. One of the biggest additions is the ability to wield two pistols […]

The 2026 League of Legends World Championship (also known as Worlds 2026) is the main event of the esports season, where the best teams in the world compete for the Summoner's Cup. This year's tournament theme is "This is our moment". With this slogan, Riot Games focuses primarily on the players, viewers, and the entire […]

Today, October 22, the premier event of the women's esports scene—the VALORANT Game Changers Championship 2026—begins in São Paulo, Brazil. This will be the final standalone Game Changers Championship, running at the Riot Games Arena until November 1. Ten of the world's best teams will compete for the championship title and a $500,000 prize pool. […]

Ukrainian esports organization Boars Gaming will compete at the PUBG Mobile Global Championship 2026 — the biggest tournament of the PUBG Mobile season. The team secured its spot thanks to ranking points accumulated throughout the year. For Boars Gaming, this is another important step on the international stage. The organization remains one of Ukraine's representatives […]

Ukrainian chess player Myron Netrebka won the gold medal at the World Youth Chess Championship Under-9. The nine-year-old representative of Dnipro finished the tournament in Roquetas de Mar, Spain, with a score of 9.5 points out of a possible 11 and took first place outright. Over the course of 11 rounds, Myron secured nine victories, […]

Riot Games has finalized the list of 32 partner organizations for the VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) in 2027. With the league transitioning to an open format, the number of partners has been reduced from 40 to 32 — with eight teams per region (Americas, EMEA, Pacific, and China). List of Partner Organizations by Region The […]

On October 22, 2001, Grand Theft Auto III was released on PlayStation 2 — a game developed by DMA Design, the future Rockstar North, that completely transformed the familiar formula of the series. Instead of a top-down perspective, players got a large three-dimensional city, the ability to freely move through its streets, steal cars, complete […]

Fortnitemares 2026 has added a variety of new features to Fortnite, from crossover content and powerful bosses to fresh Sprite variants. Among the latest additions is the Vampire Sprite, a collectible companion that converts part of the damage dealt to enemies into Health and Shield. Players looking to add it to their collection will need […]

Fortnite’s annual Halloween event, Fortnitemares 2026, has arrived with a fresh batch of spooky content. Players can try out weapons such as the Bone Rattler SMG, track down creepy creatures like The Deer Sprite, and even transform into animatronics from Five Nights at Freddy’s. Several bosses are also roaming the island, offering valuable rewards to […]

Fortnite’s annual Halloween event, Fortnitemares, is underway, bringing players a month of spooky content. Alongside Five Nights at Freddy’s characters, new bosses, and Sprites, the event has introduced Pumpkin Chests. These special containers provide another way to collect Sprites, so here is where to find them and what rewards they offer. Where to Find Pumpkin […]