VALORANT Mobile is adding Trickster Invasion, a Halloween mode where eliminated players become ghosts and continue helping their teammates. Ghosts can create fake footsteps, trigger map mechanisms, and scare opponents, but cannot damage living players. The mode runs from October 29 to November 11 in China. Riot has yet to announce a Western release date for VALORANT Mobile.

Riot Games is introducing a Ranked Ladder and Ladder Points system for Riftbound in 2027, rewarding players based on tournament performance. Higher ranks will unlock benefits, including priority registration for Regionals and Continentals. Riot also plans four Continental tournaments, expanded Showdown events, and Grandmaster status for the top 50 players in the annual standings.

NAVI CS2 captain Aleksib has received a four month suspended prison sentence in Finland after being convicted of gross tax fraud over €53,000 in undeclared income from Major sticker revenue. The court rejected his defense that he believed the taxes had already been paid. The suspended sentence means he will not serve immediate jail time.

VALORANT Patch 13.09 introduces new Agent Hush, brings recoil and spread improvements to the Warden, and adjusts Clove’s movement speed bonus. The update also standardizes ability tooltips and buff indicators, adds competitive system changes, and fixes bugs across PC and console.

Finnish esports organization ENCE has filed for bankruptcy after a turbulent 2026 marked by roster changes and declining results. The once iconic Counter Strike organization struggled to regain form after losing several key players. ENCE’s last S tier trophy came at IEM Dallas 2023, with its most recent major title at Elisa Masters Espoo 2024. The organization leaves behind a lasting legacy in Finnish Counter Strike, remembered by fans for the iconic #EZ4ENCE era.

Vitality stand in jL could earn a 2026 Singapore Major sticker instead of captain apEX after the team’s loss to FUT Esports at PGL Masters Bucharest. Two more series appearances could help jL meet Valve’s participation requirement. jL even joked about the situation, linking apEX’s paternity leave to the chance of buying another Toyota Supra with sticker earnings. The final lineup depends on Vitality’s remaining matches and roster decisions.

T1 support Keria has overtaken Faker to become the all time leader in Worlds history with 1,022 assists, breaking the tie during T1’s win over CTBC Flying Oyster. T1 now sits at 2-1 and is one series win away from the quarterfinals. CFO falls to 1-2 and must win its next series to avoid elimination.

Worlds 2026 honored former Fnatic jungler Cyanide with a moment of silence on October 26. The 2011 World Champion died earlier this year at 31, leaving a lasting legacy in League of Legends esports. Fnatic also paid tribute to Cyanide, while BLG jungler Xun selected Fnatic Jarvan IV during Monday’s matches, honoring the skin associated with his championship victory.

Team Liquid eliminated Anyone’s Legend with a 2-0 sweep at Worlds 2026, sending the LPL’s top seed home without winning a single game. AL finished the Swiss Stage with a 0-3 series record and a 0-4 game record. The historic defeat marks the first time an LPL top seed has exited Worlds winless since the league began in 2013. Liquid stays alive at 1-2 and must win its next series to avoid elimination.

Former Fnatic jungler Cyanide, who won the first League of Legends World Championship in 2011, has passed away at 31. He remains the youngest player to win Worlds, having claimed the title at just 16 years old. Cyanide also won three consecutive European titles with Fnatic between 2013 and 2014. The cause of death has not been disclosed, as fans and players pay tribute to his legacy.