We have prepared a digest of the main gaming and esports news for Players readers for May 16, 2026. NAVI Secure a Spot in the DreamLeague Season 29 Playoffs eFootball Fully Ceases Operations in Russia and Belarus Forza Horizon 6 Sets a New Franchise Record for Player Numbers Before Full Release
Today, May 16, Natus Vincere successfully played two group stage matches at DreamLeague Season 29 in Dota 2. First, NAVI defeated PlayTime with a clean 2–0 scoreline. The team then faced Tundra Esports in a much more intense series, eventually securing a 2–1 victory. NAVI now hold a 5–1 record in the group stage and […]
Following the launch of Early Access for Subnautica 2 on May 15, Unknown Worlds shared the first details about the game’s future development plans. The studio unveiled a preliminary Early Access roadmap and briefly explained what kind of content players can expect in upcoming updates. The developers also confirmed that larger expansions featuring new vehicles, […]
Another matchday of Season 2 of the Unbroken UA league in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang has concluded, delivering intense emotions, unexpected twists, and unforgettable esports moments. uNext vs MantiCore (1:0) Boars Valkyries vs FUT Esports (0:1) Falcons VEGA vs Boars Gaming Female (1:0) Itami vs Boars Gaming (0:1) As a reminder, Krafton is paying employees […]
The FERJEE has officially announced the launch and opening of registration for Rainhas do Clutch 2026. The event will become the first international edition in the history of the Queens of Clutch series and will carry world championship status. The tournament is expected to become the main stage for women’s esports in Counter-Strike 2 following […]
The semifinal day in Kazakhstan has concluded, and now we know that Falcons and Spirit will face each other in the Grand Final, with one of them set to lift the trophy. Neither of these teams has won a tournament this year. Meanwhile, MOUZ and magic will meet in the third-place match after losing their […]
A new report has added more fuel to rumors surrounding the upcoming announcement of Halo: Campaign Evolved. A Reddit user recently spotted promotional materials for the game at a local GameStop store, including PlayStation 5 branding, surprising longtime fans of the franchise. The remake previously received a South Korean age rating, while recent rumors claim […]
Team Falcons won the semifinal of PGL Astana 2026 against MAGIC, for whom even reaching the playoffs was already considered a sensation. Advancing to the semifinal gave the team a major boost, especially considering they qualified for the tournament through the qualifiers. Now Team Falcons will play their second grand final of the year and […]
South Korean game publisher Krafton has reported a major demographic success resulting from its internal social support policies. According to an official report released on May 14, employees of the company have welcomed 46 newborns since the beginning of 2026. The sharp increase in birth rates is said to be a direct result of a […]
Team Spirit gave their opponents no chance, not allowing them to reach more than five rounds on either map, comfortably defeating MOUZ and advancing to their second consecutive final in Astana. It is also their second straight grand final at a major tournament, with their previous appearance coming at IEM Rio 2026. The second finalist […]
