100 Thieves confidently defeated NRG 3-1 in an all-North American Grand Final to become the Esports World Cup 2026 VALORANT champions. For the club, this triumph marked a significant milestone and their first international title in this discipline. However, the fans' joy was overshadowed by disappointing viewership figures, which once again caused the community to […]

Valve has responded to community criticism regarding the 15:15 tie score in Counter-Strike 2's Premier mode. The developers introduced a concept for a new system designed to determine the winner in such situations through individual matchups. The catalyst for the developers' reaction was an active discussion of the issue on social media. Users complained that […]

The development team at Ubisoft Barcelona has launched a major strike. The protests are triggered by significant layoffs that began immediately after the successful release of the Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced remake. The layoffs affected 51 employees of the Spanish branch, and in a show of solidarity and to protect their rights, the rest […]

FromSoftware has announced the dates for the public network test of its upcoming PvPvE action game The Duskbloods on Nintendo Switch 2. The server test will run from August 21 to August 24, while applications to participate must be submitted by July 22. An active Nintendo Switch Online subscription is required. The primary objective of […]

The co-op friendslop game Dear Passengers, developed by Kyiv-based Flexus Games, has quickly become one of the most talked about indie titles. Players take on the role of the crew working for the world's worst airline, while the game's trailer has earned tens of millions of mostly organic views across social media. The sudden attention […]

Riot Games developers have presented the official patch schedule for Teamfight Tactics (TFT) for 2026. Updates will be released regularly throughout the year. Typically, patches drop on Wednesdays alongside League of Legends updates, although the two games use different version naming conventions. The number of each patch in TFT reflects its connection to a specific […]

Today marks the kickoff of the Black Ops 7 season finale, CDL Champs 2026, where the league's top eight teams will compete in Las Vegas for the title of world champions. Alongside the spectacular matches, the organizers have prepared an extra incentive for viewers in the form of exclusive Twitch Drops rewards that can be […]

Swedish veteran Freddy "KRIMZ" Johansson admitted that he had seriously considered retiring from his professional career before receiving an offer from the EYEBALLERS organization. In an interview with Esportstudion, the esports player revealed that he was completely ready to walk away from the professional scene. However, everything changed after a conversation with his long-time fnatic […]

The Europe West qualifier for the prestigious Esports Nations Cup will take place from July 17 to 19. The United Kingdom has officially revealed its roster to compete in the tournament. United Kingdom Roster: Four slots at the main event of the Esports Nations Cup will be on offer during this qualifier. In addition to […]

Today, July 16, the most anticipated esports event of the year in Call of Duty—CDL Champs 2026—begins in Las Vegas, Nevada. The top eight teams from the regular season will clash in a fierce battle for the championship trophy, while the bottom four squads of the league have been left behind and will have to […]

The competition within the Rainbow Six Europe MENA League 2026 - Stage 1 has come to an end. Following the results of the league's first stage, the teams distributed the prize pool, earned their first ranking points in the global standings, and determined the four regional representatives who will compete at the upcoming Esports World […]

Steve Allison, who served as Vice President at Epic Games and was directly responsible for the creation and successful launch of the Epic Games Store digital marketplace, has officially left the company. The next step in his career will be transitioning to Saber Interactive, where he has been appointed Chief Business Officer. During his time […]

We have prepared a digest of the main news for July 15, 2026, for Players readers. France officially bans esports betting The French government has officially introduced a nationwide ban on betting on esports competitions. The decision was adopted at the national level as part of broader efforts to regulate the gambling market and protect consumers. As […]