WEEKLY GAME NEWS
Latest Game News for August
Explore this week’s major version previews, open beta access, season launches, balance updates, community developments, anniversary content, and new character reveals.
AUG 31
THIS WEEK
01
Version Update
Zenless Zone Zero
Zenless Zone Zero 3.2 Launches September 9 With New Armorer Specialty
Zenless Zone Zero Version 3.2, “Their Secret Histories,” launches on September 9, 2026. The update introduces the new Armorer Agent Specialty, with S-Rank Electric Agent Claret debuting in the first half and S-Rank Wind Stun Agent Roxy following later, alongside reruns, new outfits, story content, and events.
02
Open Beta
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4
Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta Is Free for All Players Through September 1
The Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta is now free for all players with no pre-order or Beta Code required. It includes Multiplayer, Kill Block, Ground War, the “Entrenched” Campaign mission, Warzone’s new Zodiac Resurgence map, progression, weapons, and Beta rewards, ending September 1 at 10:00 AM PT.
03
Pre-Order
EA SPORTS FC 27
EA SPORTS FC 27 Early Bird Pre-Order Window Ends August 31
The EA SPORTS FC 27 Early Bird pre-order window ends August 31. The Ultimate Plus Edition is only available during this period and includes up to 10,000 FC Points, Premium Passes for Seasons 1–5, and up to seven days of early access, while the full Ultimate Edition Early Bird bonus package also expires on August 31.
04
Store Event
Marvel Rivals
Marvel Rivals Launches Endgame Encore With Repeatable 20% Off Coupons
Marvel Rivals has launched its limited-time Endgame Encore event with a new Infinity Saga Store tab featuring previously released MCU costume bundles. Every player receives a 20% Off Encore Coupon, and eligible purchases grant another identical coupon, while new looks including Queen of Hel, Acorn Divinity, and Liquid Shell are also available.
05
Season Update
Clash Royale
Clash Royale Merge Tactics Season 11 Begins September 1
Merge Tactics Season 11 runs from September 1 through December 1, introducing a new three-month ranked season with no monthly resets. Starsteel Road expands to 4,000, alongside new ranks, Monthly Supers, troop reworks, Modifiers, Quest Orbs, new equipment, and additional progression changes.
06
Patch Update
League of Legends
League of Legends Patch 26.17 Buffs Melee AD Champions
League of Legends Patch 26.17 is now live, nerfing Nasus and Vayne while buffing melee AD champions including Irelia, Qiyana, Yasuo, and Yone. Xerath, Nocturne, Graves, and several items such as Sundered Sky and Stormrazor also receive balance adjustments.
07
Community Vote
League Classic
League Classic Launches “The Council” Community Voting System
Riot has launched “The Council,” a new community voting system for League Classic. The first poll runs from August 26 through September 2 and lets eligible players vote on topics including game length, returning items, jungle timers, and map features, helping shape future updates to the mode.
08
Community Data
League Classic
League Classic Community Data Shows About 87K Ranked Players in NA After One Month
According to unofficial community statistics, around 87,000 North American players had completed enough League Classic matches to appear in ranked tracking roughly one month after launch. An estimated 3,000–4,000 Classic games are played daily in NA, with weekend activity around 20% higher than a typical weekday.
09
Anniversary Season
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang
MLBB S42 Anniversary Season Begins September 16 With Eight Revamped Heroes
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang has previewed S42, its 10th Anniversary Special Season “Starward Decade,” launching September 16. Eight heroes from across the Land of Dawn will receive revamped visuals, while the Direbear warrior from Northern Vale gets a full skill rework and Sanctum Island receives a visual redesign.
10
Character Reveal
Wuthering Waves
Wuthering Waves Reveals New Resonators Hsin and Suoming
Wuthering Waves has unveiled new Resonators Hsin and Suoming through its “Post-Lament Anthropocene: Stars Intertwined” character archive series. Hsin is the Sentinel who watches over Mengzhou’s civilization, while Suoming is closely tied to Huating and the Ten Seals Covenant, expanding the story surrounding Mengzhou ahead of their playable debuts.