Yostar Games launches Arknights’ 6.5th Anniversary event “First of a Thousand Autumns,” featuring new Operators, free rolls, exclusive rewards, and limited outfits from July 16 to August 13, 2026.
LightSpeed Studios confirms Final Fantasy XIV Mobile will shut down in China on September 30, 2026, with the planned global version canceled following Tencent and Square Enix’s licensing termination.
HoYoverse’s Zenless Zone Zero marks its 2nd anniversary with Version 3.1 “The Long Goodbye,” introducing the first Lumiflux attribute Agent Remielle Dan, new permanent mode Enigma of the Labyrinth, and free S‑Rank rewards. Launches July 29 across all platforms.
League of Legends Classic Launches July 29 in Patch 26.15, Bringing Back the Early League Experience
Riot Games is releasing League of Legends Classic on July 29 via Patch 26.15, reviving early‑era gameplay with old-school champions, items, Runes, Masteries, and a refreshed 2013-style Summoner’s Rift.
Square Enix announces that Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis will shut down on October 7, 2026, ending service three years after launch.
HoYoverse announces Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.4 “In Ravages Does the Whistle Sound,” launching July 15 with Himeko • Nova, a battle against Lord Ravager Asat Pramad, and the second phase of the Fate/stay night collaboration featuring Rin Tohsaka and Gilgamesh.
Honor of Kings World Cup 2026 begins July 30 in Paris, uniting Honor of Kings and Arena of Valor teams in a $3M cross‑title esports showdown at the Esports World Cup.
Garena Free Fire marks its 9th anniversary with a massive celebration featuring a 3D Party Lobby, new gameplay systems, revamped Battle Royale mechanics, and exclusive rewards from June 24 to July 26.
HoYoverse announces the closed beta “Evolution Test” for Honkai: Nexus Anima, starting July 9, 2026. Registration is open now, with new Anima, regions, and gameplay systems revealed.
Riot Games Philippines unveils the Wild Rounds 2026 Roadmap, featuring SMASH 2026 tournaments, creator showmatches, and new programs like Nexus Elite to highlight Filipino talent.
HoYoverse announces Genshin Impact Version Luna VIII, launching July 1, 2026. Sandrone returns as a 5‑star Cryo Claymore character, while players explore the moon as a new permanent region. The update also introduces Stellar‑Conduct reactions, the Fontinalia Film Festival, and summer‑themed rewards.