Weekly Game News: October 12, 2026
This October 12 game news roundup covers 10 updates across PUBG MOBILE, Clash of Clans, Genshin Impact, Zenless Zone Zero, Steam, Clash Royale, League of Legends, Minecraft Dungeons II, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, and Wuthering Waves. Official announcements are separated from community tools and unconfirmed leaks, with dates and source links where available.
What's new in gaming this week?
Here are three quick answers from this October 12, 2026 edition. Explore all 10 updates below for full details and source links.
When does PUBG MOBILE Bloodline Awakening return for its extended run?
The next Bloodline Awakening window begins October 16 at 02:00 UTC and is scheduled to run through November 10 at 20:59 UTC. See the PUBG MOBILE update.
When are the League of Legends Worlds 2026 Play-Ins?
The four-team, double-elimination Play-In runs October 15–18, with FURIA facing MVK Esports and Cloud9 Kia facing Karmine Corp in the opening round. Check the Worlds 2026 update.
When does Modern Warfare 4 DMZ Early Access begin?
Digital pre-order and pre-purchase players can enter DMZ Early Access starting October 20, ahead of the October 23 launch. Read the DMZ progression update.
PUBG MOBILE Bloodline Awakening Returns October 16 for Extended V4.6 Run
PUBG MOBILE Version 4.6’s Bloodline Awakening is scheduled to return on October 16 at 02:00 UTC for its longest availability window of the update, running through November 10 at 20:59 UTC. After elimination, players can give up their normal revival and return as Vampires with abilities including Claw Attack, Absorb, Blood Sense, and Blood Amberfication. Earlier October windows were limited to weekends, while the October 16 window remains open continuously through the listed end time.
Clashboard Developer Announces Major Progress-Tracking Update for Clash of Clans Players
The independent developer behind Clashboard has announced one of the app’s biggest updates to date, centered on a new Progress tab for tracking buildings, troops, Heroes, Pets, Equipment, and other Home Village upgrades in one place. The update also adds progress-sharing images, event support, and a News tab. Clashboard is a third-party iOS/iPadOS companion app created by Zachary Buschmann and is not an official Supercell product; its App Store listing currently describes iPhone Duo support as part of the ongoing rollout.
Genshin Impact Noy Leaks Point to a Possible Dendro and Electro Support Role
Recent community leaks continue to describe Noy as a possible support character built around Dendro- and Electro-focused teams, with some reports pointing to Elemental Mastery or reaction-oriented utility. The information remains inconsistent on timing, with community discussion placing Noy anywhere from Version 7.4 to Version 7.5 or later. HoYoverse has not officially confirmed Noy’s element, rarity, kit, or release version, so all gameplay details should be treated as unconfirmed.
Zenless Zone Zero 3.3 Confirms Phoenix, Severian, New Outfits and Story Content
Following the Version 3.3 “Journey to the Sky” Special Program, HoYoverse published an official Intel Report confirming new Agents Phoenix and Severian, new outfits, Agent Signal Search reruns, additional story content, and new event gameplay. The update continues the conflict around Quietude Isle and Roscaelifer. The Special Program redemption code expired on October 11 at 23:59:59 (UTC+8), so it should no longer be presented as an active reward in this October 12 edition.
Steam Cooking Fest 2026 Begins October 12 With Cooking-Focused Games and Demos
Steam Cooking Fest 2026 begins October 12 at 10:00 AM PDT and runs through October 19 at 10:00 AM PDT. The themed event highlights games centered on cooking, serving food, restaurants, food trucks, and related culinary gameplay, with sections for discounted titles, upcoming releases, and playable demos. Valve’s Steamworks documentation confirms the October 12–19 event window and eligibility focus.
Clash Royale Evolved Electro Giant Debuts With Level-Reducing Zap Pack 2.0
Clash Royale’s Shocktober season introduces the Evolved Electro Giant and its upgraded Zap Pack 2.0. Electric pulses weaken affected enemy troops by reducing their level by 1, with the effect stacking when additional pulses connect. The Evolution activates after one cycle and can be unlocked for free by completing the Shocktober Album Event, which runs from October 6 through November 2.
Worlds 2026 Play-In Draw Sets FURIA vs MVK and Cloud9 vs Karmine Corp
The League of Legends Worlds 2026 Play-In bracket is set with FURIA facing MVK Esports and Cloud9 Kia facing Karmine Corp in the opening round. Riot’s official Worlds primer confirms that the Play-In runs October 15–18 in Los Angeles as a four-team, best-of-five, double-elimination bracket, with one team advancing to the Swiss Stage. Worlds Pick’Em and Crystal Ball predictions opened on October 10 and lock before the first Play-In match on October 15.
Minecraft Dungeons II Post-Launch Promotion Keeps Aurora Cape Available Through October 14
Minecraft Dungeons II launched on September 29 with the new Sift dimension, expanded build customization, and local or online co-op. Its current post-launch promotion remains active through October 14 at 11:59 PM PST: eligible players can watch rewards-enabled Minecraft Dungeons II streams on TikTok for at least 3 minutes or Twitch for at least 15 minutes to receive an Aurora Cape redemption code for Minecraft. Mojang’s official pages also confirm that Dungeons II is now available across major console and PC platforms.
Modern Warfare 4 Details DMZ Level 70 Progression and Forward Operating Base Unlocks
Call of Duty has published a full breakdown of Modern Warfare 4’s DMZ Forward Operating Base and persistent progression systems. DMZ has its own progression track running through Level 70, unlocking Printer Recipes, FOB stations, upgrades, and other rewards. Confirmed station milestones include the 3D Printer at DMZ Level 2, Vendor at Level 5, Gunsmith at Level 10, and Dog Tag Case at Level 20. Digital pre-order and pre-purchase players can access DMZ early starting October 20, ahead of the October 23 launch.
Wuthering Waves Officially Reveals New Resonator Lily
Wuthering Waves has officially introduced Lily, a new Resonator tied to the Federated Cities. Her character profile describes a young perfumer swept up in the Resonator War whose rare Resonance Ability led her to become a psychotherapist for soldiers. Lily has a preternatural sense of smell and creates perfumes that weave short-lived dreams to soothe troubled minds. Official social posts have revealed her background, while full combat details and final banner information are still being rolled out.
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