Code found on the Xbox website suggests Microsoft is preparing to add buy now, pay later payment options, allowing customers to spread the cost of purchases across weeks or months. The discovery was made by X user Redphx on June 15, 2026.
What Was Found in the Code
The Xbox website backend references both PayPal and Klarna as potential payment providers. Based on the language in the code, the feature appears to sit at the checkout level rather than as a separate financing programme. That means it could apply to everything sold through Xbox’s storefront: digital games, downloadable content, subscriptions, and hardware.
The Xbox website will have the "Buy now Pay later" feature via Paypal & Klarna pic.twitter.com/ZdVnKOtOFi
Microsoft has not confirmed the feature. No official announcement has been made.
How Each Option Would Work
The code describes two different payment structures.
With PayPal, users would have the choice between paying in four interest-free bi-weekly instalments, or spreading payments over up to 24 months.
With Klarna, purchases would be split into three payments. The first would be due at the time of purchase. The next two would follow every 30 days.
Xbox Has Been Exploring New Business Models
Microsoft has been open about looking at new ways to reduce the upfront cost of joining the Xbox ecosystem. The company has publicly stated it is considering “radically different business models” for its console business in 2026.
Buy now, pay later options would fit that direction. Xbox All Access, a programme that let customers pay for a console in monthly instalments bundled with Game Pass, quietly wound down in recent years. The appearance of Klarna and PayPal in the website code suggests Microsoft may be revisiting instalment-style purchasing.
PlayStation Already Offers Klarna in the US
Xbox would not be the first console maker to go down this route. PlayStation already offers Klarna financing through PlayStation Direct in the United States. PlayStation UK has also tested a separate Flex leasing scheme for PS5 hardware. In that context, Xbox adding buy now, pay later options would be Microsoft catching up with a trend already in motion across the industry.
Digital Games Would Be a Different Story
Where things get more complicated is if these payment options extend to digital game purchases. None of Xbox’s main rivals, including PlayStation, Nintendo, or Steam, currently offer dedicated buy now, pay later options on their digital storefronts. Hardware financing is one thing. Letting players take out short-term credit on a $70 game is another.
No timeline has been given for when or if the feature will launch. Microsoft has not commented.
Dead by Daylight is turning ten, and Behaviour Interactive is commemorating the milestone with the announcement of one of the community’s most highly requested features.
During the DBD 10th anniversary livestream on June 14, 2026, the studio dropped one of its most exciting announcements in years. Official sandbox modding support is coming to the beloved asymmetric horror title.
The devs have confirmed that they’re working on a dedicated suite of tools that will let players build their own custom maps and entirely new game modes. The modding toolkit is designed to give creators significant freedom, opening the door to an endless amount of community-made content.
As confirmed by the devs, Sandbox modding is coming to DBD at some point in 2027, giving the team ample time to polish the toolset before handing it off to the community.
For a game that has always thrived on an incredibly passionate player base, this move might just be the thing that the community needs to breathe fresh life into the decade-old title.
The sandbox announcement wasn’t the only headline from the stream. Behaviour also revealed a new Zombie Mode coming to the title, where survivors must administer vaccines to infected players while avoiding the spread themselves. There’s also a 1v1 mode coming to the game, drawing inspiration from Dead by Daylight‘s competitive community.
Lastly, a full visual overhaul for DBD is also in the works, targeting character models, animations, and maps. A new dynamic weather system will add new layers to the game’s visuals by implementing rain, lightning, and more.
Note that the exact date for this major Dead by Daylight update remains unconfirmed at the time of writing. All we know is that it’s coming in 2027. Fans should keep an eye out on Dead by Daylight’s official social media channels to stay in the loop.
PGL has locked in China as the host of one of its upcoming Tier 1 Counter-Strike 2 events. Earlier today, the tournament organizer announced a massive $1,000,000 LAN event in China that’s all set to take place in April 2027.
The event, which is scheduled to run from April 14-26, will see 16 elite CS2 teams competing for the lion’s share of the prize pool.
14 out of the 16 teams will receive their invite as per the global VRS from the April 2027 rankings, while the remaining two spots will be reserved for the winners of the European and Asian regional qualifiers in January 2027.
Alongside the $1 million prize pool, teams will also receive an additional $300,000 VRS Invite Bonus.
The team that lands a first-place finish in the event will take home a whopping $180,000 in prize money alongside a $100,000 club share, amounting to a total of $280,000.
The entirety of the event will take place in a LAN format.
🇨🇳 PGL is heading to China
🗓 April 14-26, 2027 💰 $1,000,000 🏆 $300,000 VRS Invite Bonus 🖥 Full LAN
Electronic Arts has launched a formal in-game advertising platform called EA Advertising. The platform lets brands place ads and branded content directly inside EA’s games, including EA Sports FC, Madden NFL, and College Football 26.
EA described the goal as integrations that “enhance, not disrupt, the player experience.”
What EA Advertising Actually Is
The platform is built on a proprietary ad server and SDK inside EA’s Frostbite game engine. Before this, EA handled brand deals through one-off custom integrations built game by game. The new system centralizes that across EA’s entire portfolio.
“The way that game publishers have done this before always required a lot of custom work and resources, so it was not scalable. It was done game by game, studio by studio,” said Alex Dao, EA’s VP of advertising and sponsorship. “The big difference is that we have built a centralized ad platform that can feed across all of our games.”
Brands can buy placements on a CPM basis. Pricing ranges from $1 to $10 CPM depending on title and placement. EA worked with the IAB to standardize in-game ad assets and partnered with Integral Ad Science for viewability verification and LiveRamp for identity matching.
What Ads Look Like In-Game
The ad inventory takes two main forms. One is media placements that mirror real-world sports advertising. Digital ad boards, scoreboards, and brand broadcast overlays are dynamically served within the game, with brands receiving data on ad impressions.
The other is deeper brand integrations. These let brands and agencies appear as in-game challenges, reward-driven objectives, and branded content. EA also says brands can update and optimize campaigns based on player engagement data.
At launch, targeting is available based on geography and flight date.
Who Is Already In
EA announced several existing brand partners as part of an EA Sports Partner Program. Here is what each one did:
Lowe’s had Ultimate Team content in EA Sports FC, Madden NFL, and College Football, including challenges and branded player content. EA says more than 200,000 of these challenges were completed.
Red Bull had branded in-game objectives and team kits in EA Sports FC, driving more than 128 million matches played and 1.2 million objectives completed.
Xfinity and Peacock had in-stadium and broadcast-style integrations, custom vanity kits, Ultimate Team packs, and personalized rewards in EA Sports FC.
Mountain Dew had Dew University in EA Sports College Football 26, described as a fully playable team experience with a custom stadium, mascot, and reward ecosystem.
Visa is partnering with EA Sports FC and EA Sports College Football to develop “immersive, participatory experiences.”
Visa and crypto exchange Gemini are among the first official partners under EA Advertising. The EA Sports Partner Program grants brands access to tentpole franchise moments, including cover reveals, player ratings reveals, and live events like the Madden Bowl during Super Bowl week.
This is one of the most searched questions in the Free Fire community every year, and it comes with a bit of confusion.
Free Fire’s official release date is December 8, 2017. But Garena does not celebrate the anniversary in December. Instead, the in-game celebration has historically been held in August, near the date when alpha testing began in 2017. For 2026, however, the pattern has shifted. The 9th Anniversary event is set to launch on June 24, 2026, tied to the OB54 update.
So the short answer: the Free Fire anniversary date changes year to year. It is not a fixed calendar date.
Free Fire Release Date and Early History
Free Fire was developed by 111 Dots Studio and published by Garena for Android and iOS. Alpha testing started in August 2017. The beta version launched on September 30, 2017. The full global release happened on December 8, 2017.
From the start, Free Fire was built around accessibility. Matches are capped at 50 players and last around 10 minutes, making the game lighter than PUBG Mobile and better suited for low-end devices and limited internet connections. That design choice helped it break through in markets across Southeast Asia, South Asia, and Latin America.
By 2019, Free Fire was the most downloaded mobile game in the world. In 2021, it surpassed 150 million peak daily active users and became the highest-grossing mobile battle royale game in the United States, outpacing PUBG Mobile. It has been the most downloaded game in its genre for six consecutive years, according to Sensor Tower data.
The game now has over 1 billion downloads on Google Play.
All Free Fire Anniversary Dates by Year
Garena has used different dates for the in-game anniversary event since 2018. Here is the confirmed history:
Anniversary
Year
In-Game Celebration Date
1st
2018
August 11
2nd
2019
August 25
3rd
2020
August 23
4th
2021
August (second-third week)
5th
2022
August (late August, Justin Bieber collab)
6th
2023
August
7th
2024
August
8th
2025
June 20 to July 13
9th
2026
June 24 (expected)
The first three anniversary events were clearly pegged to the August 23 window, close to when alpha testing began. From the 8th anniversary onward, Garena moved the celebration to June, aligning it with major game updates.
Free Fire 8th Anniversary: What Happened in 2025
The 8th Anniversary ran from June 20 to July 13, 2025, under the theme “Infinity and Celebration.”
Garena launched the Solara map as part of the lead-up to the anniversary. Solara was the first new map added to the game in three years. It made its competitive debut at the Free Fire World Series Southeast Asia 2025 on May 16, before going live for all players on May 21. The map features a full-map slide system and a dynamic weather system.
The anniversary event itself brought several additions to the game. Players could unlock the Beyond Infinity Male Bundle and a community-voted Gloo Wall skin featuring an anime-style Kelly. The Gloo Wall was co-designed with the player community through the Gloo Wall Relay mode, which ran for the duration of the event.
The celebration also introduced Free Fire’s first customizable train lobby, new Battle Royale and Clash Squad game modes, and Infinity Items exclusive to the event window.
The anniversary song, titled “Infinity,” was a cyber-infused pop rock track created to accompany the event. The animation video paid tribute to classic bundles from previous years, reworked under the Infinity theme.
The Free Fire 9th Anniversary celebration is tied to the OB54 update and is expected to begin on June 24, 2026. Official teasers from Garena have referenced the phrase “A New Era Begins on June 24,” and datamined APK files scheduled for that date already contain anniversary banners, visual rewards, and a golden-and-red visual identity with the number 9 as the central symbol.
Garena has not published a full official event calendar as of this writing, so specific rules and final reward lists remain subject to change.
What is already confirmed or strongly expected based on leaks and official social media posts:
Free Magic Cube: This is the headline reward. Players can earn a Magic Cube by completing daily in-game missions and login streaks over the event period.
Community-designed backpack: Garena ran a design contest from March 16 to March 22, 2026, asking players to submit backpack designs for the anniversary. The winning design will appear as an in-game reward.
New Booyah Pass: The June 2026 Booyah Pass uses an outer space theme, with rewards including a cosmic motorbike skin, a levitating skyboard, an animated Gloo Wall, and an intergalactic male character bundle at the top tier.
Magic Cube Store update: The store is expected to feature returning fan-favorite bundles when the anniversary event goes live.
OB54 Update: The main game patch launching on June 24 will include new characters and gameplay adjustments. An advance server testing phase was expected in late May 2026 to give selected players early access.
The 9th Anniversary event is expected to run for approximately two to three weeks, following the structure Garena has used in previous years: a pre-hype phase, the main event launch, a peak day with login bonuses, and a post-celebration wrap-up.
Keep an eye on TalkEsport’s Free Fire section for confirmed dates and official reward lists as Garena publishes them.
What Rewards to Expect Every Anniversary
Looking back at previous Free Fire anniversary events, certain reward types show up consistently every year.
Free permanent character: Garena gave away a free character from a pool of 25 during the 3rd and later anniversaries. Players could choose which one to keep permanently.
Limited-time bundles: Every anniversary brings outfits and cosmetic bundles exclusive to that year’s event. Some return in later years through the Magic Cube store.
Free skins: Weapon skins, Gloo Wall skins, and parachute skins are common anniversary drops.
Tokens and exchange systems: Anniversary events typically run on a token economy where players earn tokens by completing daily missions and spend them in a limited-time store.
Brand collaborations: The 5th Anniversary in 2022 brought Justin Bieber into the game with an in-game performance and an exclusive character called “J Biebs.” Previous anniversaries have featured similar big-name partnerships.
According to the official Garena Free Fire channels, the game has been the most downloaded mobile game in its genre for six straight years, and the anniversary event is the biggest content drop of each calendar year.
For tips on how to redeem Free Fire codes and claim event rewards, see TalkEsport’s Free Fire redeem code guide.
Why the Anniversary Date Changes Each Year
Players often wonder why there is no fixed date, like a birthday. The short answer: Garena ties the anniversary event to its seasonal game update cycle rather than to the exact release date.
The December 8 global release date is not used because it falls inside a busy holiday content window. Instead, Garena historically chose August because that was when alpha testing started in 2017. Starting with the 8th anniversary in 2025, the celebration moved to June to align with mid-year patch cycles.
This also means the in-game celebration can start a few weeks before or after the nominal anniversary date, depending on when the update drops.
The official anniversary of Free Fire, based on the 2017 global release, falls on September 30 (beta launch date) or December 8 (full launch). Neither date is used for the in-game event. Garena treats the August or June celebration window as the community anniversary rather than a strict calendar birthday.
For the full history of Free Fire as a game and esports title, Liquipedia’s Free Fire page tracks tournament records going back to 2018.
FAQ
When is the Free Fire anniversary date in 2026? The Free Fire 9th Anniversary in-game celebration is expected to begin on June 24, 2026, alongside the OB54 game update. Garena has not confirmed the exact end date, but previous events have run for two to three weeks.
When was Free Fire officially released? Free Fire was officially released on December 8, 2017, for Android and iOS. Alpha testing began in August 2017, and the beta launched on September 30, 2017.
Why is the anniversary celebrated in June or August instead of December? Garena has consistently held the anniversary event in August (historically) or June (from 2025 onward) to align with major game updates and seasonal content drops, rather than using the official December 8 release date.
What free rewards can I get during the Free Fire anniversary? Standard anniversary rewards include a free Magic Cube, exclusive bundles, weapon skins, Gloo Wall skins, character cards, and tokens exchangeable in a limited-time store. The 9th anniversary is confirmed to include a community-designed backpack and a free Magic Cube.
What was the theme of the Free Fire 8th anniversary in 2025? The 8th anniversary used the theme “Infinity and Celebration.” It ran from June 20 to July 13, 2025, and introduced the Solara map, a customizable train lobby, and the Beyond Infinity Male Bundle.
How many years old is Free Fire in 2026? Free Fire turns 9 years old in 2026, counting from its global release in late 2017.
Information in this article is based on official Garena announcements, Sensor Tower data, and APK datamine reports. Details about the 9th anniversary event may change once Garena releases the official event calendar.
The debate around who is the GOAT of BGMI has gone on for years. Different players have had standout seasons. But one name keeps coming up above the rest: Jonathan Gaming.
Jonathan Jude Amaral, born on September 21, 2002, in Verna, Goa, is the player most fans and analysts point to when the GOAT conversation starts. He began his career with PUBG Mobile in 2019 and moved to BGMI when it launched. As of 2026, he plays for GodLike Esports as the team’s primary assaulter.
His BGMI ID is 5112616229.
Jonathan Gaming: Background and Early Career
Jonathan grew up in Goa and attended St. Stanislaus High School, where he played football and hockey. He started competitive gaming around 2018 and joined Entity Gaming in 2019.
His first major trophy came when Entity Gaming won the PUBG Mobile Club Open (PMCO) Fall Split 2019 in South Asia. That win put him on the national map. The team also represented India at the PMCO Fall Split Global Finals and the PUBG Mobile Star Challenge World Cup 2019.
After the Indian government banned PUBG Mobile in September 2020, Jonathan continued competing in the limited tournaments available. When BGMI launched on July 2, 2021, he was already one of the most recognized players in the country.
When TSM Entity disbanded, Jonathan and his teammates joined GodLike Esports in August 2021. That move turned out to be the start of his most successful competitive run.
Why Jonathan Is Called the GOAT of BGMI
Jonathan’s reputation in the BGMI community rests on a few specific things.
Aim and reflexes. He is known for his head-tracing, laser-like aim, and quick spray control. In competitive lobbies, his K/D ratio has reportedly exceeded 6.0 in scrimmages. These are not just fan claims; multiple event commentators and analysts have pointed to his mechanical skill as elite-level.
Consistency over time. Most players peak for one or two seasons. Jonathan has stayed competitive from 2019 through 2026, over multiple format changes, game updates, and team transitions.
Role adaptability. Jonathan spent most of his career as a “free man” or aggressive fragger. In recent seasons, he adapted to a support flanker role for GodLike, showing the ability to adjust to team needs rather than only playing for personal stats.
Fan base and cultural impact. His fanbase, known as the “Jonny Army,” is one of the largest and most active in Indian esports. He has over 7.3 million YouTube subscribers and around 4.1 million Instagram followers as of late 2025.
Jonathan’s trophy cabinet covers both the PUBG Mobile era and the BGMI era.
PUBG Mobile era (2019–2021):
PMCO Fall Split 2019: Won with Entity Gaming
PUBG Mobile India Series (PMIS) 2020: Won
PUBG Mobile Pro League Spring 2020 South Asia: Runner-up with Entity Gaming
BGMI era (2021–present):
Skyesports Championship 3.0: Won with GodLike Esports
LOCO War of Glory Grand Finals: Won with GodLike Esports
BGMI Masters Series (BMPS) 2022: Runner-up with GodLike Esports
BGIS 2025: Runner-up with GodLike Esports (Jonathan won Finals MVP)
BMPS 2024: Third place
BGIS 2026: GodLike finished 5th; Jonathan was benched mid-tournament
His career shows consistent top-two and top-three finishes across multiple seasons, which no other Indian BGMI player has matched over the same timeframe.
Jonathan Gaming’s Individual Awards
Beyond team results, Jonathan has stacked individual honors across the years.
MVP: BGIS 2025 Finals, BGMI Masters Series, Skyesports Championship 3.0, PMPL South Asia Season 1, PMWL Weeks 2 and 3
Top Fragger: Ranbhoomi Season 1, OR Championship 2021, LOCO Diwali Battle
Headshot Expert: Multiple events
Fan Favorite Player: Various RA Esports events in 2024
Esports Awards 2025: Nominated for Esports Content Creator of the Year alongside names like Caedrel, JYNXZI, and Tarik
He was also nominated for the Esports Mobile Player of the Year in 2022.
These individual awards across separate tournaments and years show that his elite performance has not been limited to one team setup or a single format.
The 1,000 Finishes Milestone
On October 4, 2025, during Day 1 of the BGMI Showdown 2025 Semi-finals, Jonathan crossed 1,000 official kills across PUBG Mobile and BGMI tournaments combined. He became the first Indian player ever to reach this mark.
At the time, he was 23 years old and had been competing professionally since 2019. During the BGIS 2025 Grand Finals alone, he secured 60 finishes over three days, including three clutch wins for his team.
This record stands as one of the clearest statistical arguments for his GOAT status in the Indian battle royale scene.
In 2024, GodLike Esports had a rough stretch. The team did not qualify for BGIS 2024, which led to a wave of criticism aimed directly at Jonathan. Fans who once called him the “God of BGMI” started calling him “solo trolling” after poor performances in 1v1 fights. Team VXT’s IGL, Saumya Raj, even taunted him during the BGIS 2025 finals, calling him the “so-called king.”
Jonathan went through that criticism and returned to form at BGIS 2025, where he won the Finals MVP award. GodLike finished as runners-up.
In 2026, he was benched on Day 1 of the BGIS 2026 Survival Stage, with substitute player Godz taking his spot. The team’s captain, Manya, confirmed the decision was purely strategic. GodLike finished 5th overall at BGIS 2026.
Shortly after, on April 12, 2026, Jonathan left GodLike Esports and launched his own organization, Team Apex Gaming, with the hashtag #TAGonTOP.
Life Beyond Competitive BGMI
Jonathan’s estimated net worth in 2026 sits between ₹23 crore and ₹25 crore. His income sources include tournament winnings (over $106,000 in career earnings), YouTube ad revenue (7.5 million subscribers, 740 million channel views), brand endorsements with companies like Realme and BoAt, and content creation.
He is also a Red Bull athlete. His daily competitive routine includes starting training sessions as early as 2:30 AM and playing 6 to 7 matches before his streaming day begins.
He has now moved beyond being just a competitive player. With Team Apex Gaming, he has become a team owner as well.
According to Esports Charts’ profile on Jonathan Gaming, his career trajectory is one of the clearest examples of a player growing from grassroots into a full esports business figure in India.
Other BGMI Players in the GOAT Debate
While Jonathan is the most commonly cited GOAT of BGMI, a few other players have made strong cases at various points.
Destro: Won the Battlegrounds Mobile India Series in 2021 and 2023. His back-to-back BGIS wins make him a serious contender in the title conversation.
ClutchGod (Vivek Aabhas Horo): A top IGL who has played for Team Soul, Entity Gaming, TSM Entity, GodLike Esports, and Gujarat Tigers. Won the PUBG Mobile India Tour 2019 with Revenge Esports.
Goblin (Harsh Paudwal): Born in Maharashtra, considered one of the best entry fraggers in BGMI. Won multiple Pro Warrior Cup titles and earned MVP at BMPS 2022.
Omega (Sahil Jakhar): Regarded as one of the most aggressive in-game leaders in BGMI. Led Team Soul to three major official tournament wins.
ShadowOG (Arjun Mandhalkar): A versatile IGL and assaulter who has performed at a high level across TSM and GodLike Esports rosters.
Each of these players has strong individual seasons to point to. But across the full span of the game, from PUBG Mobile roots through multiple BGMI seasons, no player has maintained Jonathan’s level of personal recognition, statistical output, and longevity. Read more about Indian BGMI esports history on Liquipedia, which tracks full career records for all these players.
The third day of the IEM Cologne Major Stage 3 has given us the first teams who will be going into the playoffs, as well as teams who will be heading to the airport. Upsets were the highlights of the day. The teams many predicted to go 3-0 underperformed at scale, leading to ruined pickems and shaky situations.
B8 became the first team to get eliminated from Stage 3, having failed to secure a single win. Despite winning the first map, B8 failed to convert back-to-back maps, leading to FUT edging out a close win, which lets them live to fight for another day. A tough contest in back-to-back maps saw FUT survive just by the skin of their teeth, with the next loss looming over their head that would see them get eliminated.
NAVI win their second match against MongolZ
A reverse sweep from @natusvincere sees them best @1mongolz in the 1-1 matchup of Stage 3 at the #IEM Cologne Major
With the second reverse sweep of the day, NAVI secured their second win, putting them in the 2-1 bracket, which not only gives them a cushion but also puts them a win away from the playoffs. After losing the first map, NAVI dragged the second map to OT, where they managed to level the scoreline before a dominant start on defence on Mirage put the game to bed as MongolZ fell to the 1-2 bracket.
Having lost against the Falcons and Aurora, G2’s fate in the tournament remains only as good as their next game. A disappointing performance by G2, mainly on their defence, saw Aurora pick them apart and build a foundation on both maps, closing out the game with a quick 2-0.
A solid start on Inferno saw Falcons drop the ball on the offence, which saw Monte almost make a comeback before Falcons pushed the map over the line. The second map once again highlights the Falcons’ ability to close out games as Monte secured a 13-11 win to push the game to the final map, where a NiKo masterclass saw his side get pushed to the 2-1 bracket with a 13-10 win.
Opening the game with both teams going toe to toe, MOUZ managed to push Vitality to their very limit right from the get-go, only for their poorly played defence to prevent them from securing an early lead. Moving to the second map, MOUZ held on to the levelled scoreline only for their stellar offence to push the game to the final map of the day. With MOUZ cutting it close on the last two maps, Vitality brought their A game to the final map as they dominated through the entirety of Inferno to close the door on MOUZ, securing their 2nd win of the Major.
Legacy eliminates PARIVISION
.@legacyggbr live another day as they eliminate @parivisiongg from the #IEM Cologne Major after an overtime thriller series
Winning a trophy at the start of the season turned PARIVISION into a dark horse, a status that they failed to keep up with for the rest of the year, and now they will be heading home from the Major having lost 3 games in a row. Two back-to-back maps of overtime saw both teams fight neck and neck, only for Legacy to pull ahead in overtime with what can only be dubbed a display of sheer grit.
FURIA reach the playoffs over BetBoom
THE FIRST TEAM ADVANCED TO THE #IEM COLOGNE MAJOR 2026 PLAYOFFS 🎉🎉
Becoming the first team to reach the playoffs, FURIA brushed aside a tricky BetBoom side who pulled off two shocking wins coming into this match-up. Going as expected, FURIA remained dominant across two maps as BetBoom failed to even make a case for themselves, which put a stop to their playoff dreams as the Brazilians cruised past with back-to-back 13-6 wins.
Spirit survive 9Z to reach playoffs
.@Team__Spirit shakily assert their dominance as they book their spot in the #IEM Cologne Major 2026 playoffs after defeating @9zTeam
Spirit, having survived back-to-back close maps, survive the match that could easily have gone either way to qualify for the playoffs. Following a devastating lapse in the first map, Spirit manage to outlast 9Z in back-to-back maps to book their spot in the playoffs of IEM Cologne.
The Amazing Digital Circus has officially arrived in Fortnite, and it’s undoubtedly one of the biggest collaborations we’ve seen in the battle royale so far this year. The beloved animated web series from GLITCH Productions brings its unique charm to Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3, and the Item Shop lineup is well worth a look before you spend your V-Bucks.
Whether you’re looking to pick up the entire The Amazing Digital Circus bundle in Fortnite or just want to browse through the items before making your pick, we’ve got you covered.
In this article, we’ll go through everything you need to know about The Amazing Digital Circus Fortnite collab, including its items, prices, how to get them, and more.
The Amazing Digital Circus Fortnite Collab: All Items and Prices
The Amazing Digital Circus Fortnite Collab brings with it two brand-new character skins, Pomni and Jax, each paired with their own Back Bling and Pickaxe.
Other than the aforementioned items, the bundle also includes a themed Emote and a Wrap.
Here’s a list of all the items in The Amazing Digital Circus Fortnite bundle, alongside their respective price tags:
The Amazing Digital Circus Bundle: 3,400 V-Bucks
Pomni (Outfit): 1,500
Jax (Outfit): 1,500
Your Best Friend Gummigoo (Back Bling): 400
Ribbit Plush (Back Bling): 400
Zooble-Ke-Bab (Pickaxe): 800
Bubble’s Smackin’ Wackin’ (Pickaxe): 800
The Jester Jammer (Guitar): 800
Jax-Maxxing (Bass): 800
Abstraction (Emote): 400
Abstracted (Wrap): 500
How to Get The Amazing Digital Circus Skins in Fortnite
To get The Amazing Digital Circus collab skins in Fortnite, simply follow these steps:
Launch Fortnite and navigate to the Item Shop
Find The Amazing Digital Circus section
Select the full bundle or any individual skins that you want
Hold the Purchase button
Head to your locker to equip your new cosmetics
Note that The Amazing Digital Circus collection will depart the Fortnite Item Shop on June 22, 2026, at 8 PM ET, so be sure to grab the cosmetics before then.
Only a few days after the GOALS skin was added to Fortnite, players have the chance to grab yet another soccer-themed skin, as Epic Games has officially added the Rematch skin to the battle royale.
For the uninitiated, Rematch is a fast-paced multiplayer soccer game developed by Sloclap. The featured Fortnite Rematch skin is Coach Gabi, a standout character from the Rematch universe now making her debut on the Fortnite island.
Coach Gabi brings a sporty, athletic aesthetic to your locker and is a must-have if you’re a Rematch fan, or you just want to celebrate the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup by grabbing every single soccer-themed cosmetic available.
Fortnite players can unlock the Coach Gabi skin without spending any V-Bucks by purchasing Rematch through the Epic Games Store.
To do this, head over to the Epic Games Store, look for Rematch, and purchase the game. Once you finish the transaction process, the Coach Gabi skin will automatically be added to your Fortnite locker.
Rematch is currently priced at $29.99 USD on the Epic Games Store, so while the skin itself is free, you do need to buy the game to claim it.
Make sure you purchase Rematch using the same Epic Games account you play Fortnite on. If you buy it on a different account, the Coach Gabi skin will be tied to that account instead, and you could end up locked out of it on the profile you actually use.
Can You Buy the Rematch Skin in Fortnite?
If you don’t want to purchase the full game, don’t worry. Epic Games is expected to add the Coach Gabi skin to the Fortnite Item Shop at a later date, and players should be able to purchase it directly using V-Bucks.
The second day of the IEM Cologne Major has concluded with top sides finding form, underdogs causing upsets, and teams fighting to make a statement on the grand stage of professional Counter-Strike. While the high-stakes game starts tomorrow, the performances today will determine the cushion they have before the playoffs.
Losing to BetBoom on Day 1, Asian powerhouse The MongolZ put themselves in the 1-1 bracket, securing a quick 2-0 over B8. Despite losing their own map, FURIA secured a much-needed 2-0 win over MOUZ, and now they are a win away from the playoffs. Monte’s reverse-sweeping PARIVISION gave them their first win of Stage 3 as Jame’s side fell to a 0-2 bracket. G2’s solid performance against FUT gave them their first win of the Stage before their rivals from Day 1 gave us the upset of the day as Falcons’ disasterclass saw them drop the ball against BetBoom, where they walked away with a 2-0 loss. The upset of the day came with 9Z winning back-to-back maps to come back against the favorites, Vitality, to send them down to the 1-1 bracket. The final game of the day had Spirit taking on Aurora, and despite a tough fight, Spirit managed to secure the victory.
Day 3 Matches
Time
Match
Format
14:30
Natus Vincere vs The MongolZ
BO3
14:30
B8 vs FUT
BO3
17:00
Aurora vs G2
BO3
17:00
Falcons vs Monte
BO3
19:30
Vitality vs MOUZ
BO3
19:30
PARIVISION vs Legacy
BO3
22:00
BetBoom vs FURIA
BO3
22:00
Spirit vs 9z
BO3
Closing the day with back-to-back bangers, the Major is now blown wide open. With underdogs performing and favourites failing to meet expectations, this might be one of the most uncertain Majors in recent times. Teams build up form as the event progresses, but picking favourites at this point would be like taking a shot in the dark.
