Esports

The CS2 Swiss-format tournament in Bucharest kicked off on April 4 with FaZe Clan forfeiting their opening match to prioritize IEM Cologne Major qualification at a rival LAN, while a recent reload mechanic overhaul reshapes competitive strategy across the field.

The Esports World Cup Foundation has announced a $75 million total prize pool for its 2026 event in Riyadh, a 15 percent increase over the previous year, with more than 2,000 players from over 100 countries competing across 24 games from July 6 through August 23.