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PS5 Update 26.06-14.10.00: Patch Notes, What’s New and How to Download

Pranav Nalawade
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PS5 Update 26.06-14.10.00: Patch Notes, What’s New and How to Download

Sony has released PS5 update 26.06-14.10.00. This is the first PS5 system update of October 2026. The rollout started on October 1, and it is a phased release, so some consoles may wait up to 24 hours for the download prompt.

The update is small. Sony’s patch notes list only security fixes and stability work. It does not include folders or any other menu feature that players have been asking for.

PS5 update 26.06-14.10.00 at a glance

DetailInfo
Version26.06-14.10.00
Release dateOctober 1, 2026 (phased rollout)
TypeSecurity and stability patch
New features in patch notesNone
Previous version26.06-14.00.00 (September 17, 2026)
ConsolesPS5, PS5 Digital Edition, PS5 Pro

Official PS5 26.06-14.10.00 patch notes

Sony’s full patch notes are two lines:

  • We’ve made some security fixes to the system software.
  • We’ve improved system software performance and stability.

Sony has not said what the security fixes cover. Some outlets and community members link the patch to a recently reported PS5 jailbreak exploit. Sony has not confirmed this, so treat it as speculation for now.

Is QSSR part of this update?

The patch notes do not mention it. QSSR (Quick Spectral Super Resolution), Sony’s new AI upscaler for the base PS5, went live around the same time. PlayStation LifeStyle reports that it is already active in Marvel’s Wolverine and Ghost of Yotei.

QSSR runs at the game level, so you will not find a switch for it in the system menu. Supported games turn it on through their own updates. We covered how it works in our report on Sony bringing a PS5 Pro style upscaler to the base PS5, and you can check which titles use it in our list of PS5 games with QSSR support.

How 26.06-14.10.00 compares to the last PS5 update

The September update was a feature release. This one is a maintenance patch.

26.06-14.00.0026.06-14.10.00
Release dateSeptember 17, 2026October 1, 2026
PSSR changeEnhanced PSSR on by default for PS5 ProNone
Voice chatShows who is speakingNone
Welcome HubNew community activity widget (Trending Now, Top 10)None
BluetoothNew “Turn Off Bluetooth” optionNone
Security fixesGeneral stabilityYes

How to download PS5 update 26.06-14.10.00

If automatic updates are on, the console downloads the update in rest mode and installs it the next time you start it. You can also update by hand.

Update through Settings

  1. Open Settings and select System.
  2. Go to System Software, then System Software Update and Settings.
  3. Select Update System Software. If the update is live for your console, it will start downloading.

Update with a USB drive

Use this if the download keeps failing.

  1. Format a USB drive as FAT32 or exFAT.
  2. Create a folder named PS5, and inside it a folder named UPDATE.
  3. Download the update file from PlayStation’s official system software page and save it in the UPDATE folder as PS5UPDATE.PUP.
  4. Turn off the PS5. Hold the power button until you hear a second beep to start Safe Mode.
  5. Choose Update System Software, then Update from USB Storage Device.

Do not turn off the console while it installs. Sony warns that an interrupted install can damage the system.

Why the update is not showing yet

Sony is releasing 26.06-14.10.00 in waves. MP1st confirmed that the rollout started on October 1. If you do not see it, check again later in the day, or install it from USB, which skips the waiting.

The update is a security patch, so install it before you play online. Some online games and PlayStation Network features can require the latest system software. That includes the new PS Plus October 2026 games.

TSG Pros Roster Reportedly Leaves Organisation After Qualifying for FFWS 2026

Aditya Parsutkar
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TSG Pros Roster Reportedly Leaves Organisation After Qualifying for FFWS 2026

Only a few days have passed since the conclusion of TEZ FFMIC 2026 Fall, but one of India’s three FFWS-qualified teams is already facing uncertainty. TSG Pros’ Free Fire roster has reportedly moved away from TSG and joined another organisation after securing a spot at the FFWS 2026 Global Finals.

TSG Pros finished third at FFMIC 2026 Fall and qualified for the global tournament alongside Team Apex Gaming and Resurrection Esports. The current TSG Pros lineup consists of Struggle, Sallu09, Blood14, Somi and Arjunn.

The big question now is simple: Will this roster represent India in Bangkok as TSG Pros, or could we see the same five players competing under a completely different organisation?

At the moment, there is no official confirmation of a new organisation or of an approved FFWS team-name change.

TSG Owner Ritik Jain Says Roster Has Moved Elsewhere

According to statements made by TSG owner Ritik Jain on his stream, he later learned that the roster had moved elsewhere.

Ritik said the understanding when the roster joined TSG was that its future would be discussed after FFMIC Fall. He claimed TSG was even planning contracts of up to six months, but said he was not informed beforehand about the players’ reported move.

His main disappointment appeared to be about communication. According to Ritik, if the players wanted to leave, he expected them to inform TSG first.

Ritik also said he had spoken with Garena regarding a potential name change and that his understanding was that a change would not be allowed until after the World Series.

That last point is particularly important because the roster earned its FFWS qualification while competing as TSG Pros.

Nonstop Gaming Gives a Different Version

There is another side to the story.

According to statements attributed to Nonstop Gaming, the owner of Nonstop Pros, the roster joined TSG specifically for FFMIC and TSG was paying the team for the tournament.

Nonstop’s version is that TSG offered the players a longer-term contract only a few days before FFMIC, but the roster did not sign it. The players were reportedly looking for a long-term organisation capable of providing salary, devices and a bootcamp for international competition.

This creates an important distinction.

TSG’s side suggests there were plans to continue together after FFMIC, while Nonstop’s side says a long-term contract was never signed.

Based on the publicly available statements provided, it would therefore be premature to say that either side broke a contract. What is clear is that both sides appear to have had different understandings regarding the roster’s future.

How Did TSG Pros Form?

Before becoming TSG Pros, the core lineup competed under Retired Pros.

TSG Army acquired the Retired Pros lineup on August 23, and the two sides formed TSG Pros under a mutual agreement. Arjunn also joined the lineup around the same time.

The team then competed at FFMIC 2026 Fall with Struggle, Sallu09, Blood14, Somi and Arjunn.

Their run ended with a third-place finish, which was enough to secure one of India’s three qualification spots for the FFWS 2026 Global Finals.

Now, only days after earning that international spot, the roster’s organisational future is unclear.

Which Organisation Has Reportedly Signed TSG Pros?

There are already rumours within the community about the roster’s next organisation.

However, no new organisation has been officially confirmed based on the information currently available, so naming one as the roster’s new home would be premature.

What can be said from the information provided is that the organisation being linked with the roster also competed at the FFMIC 2026 Fall Grand Finals.

Until the players or the organisation make an official announcement, it should remain a rumour rather than be presented as a confirmed acquisition.

Can TSG Pros Change Organisation Before FFWS 2026?

This is where the situation becomes more complicated.

A player signing with another organisation and a qualified team changing its competitive identity are not necessarily the same thing.

There are essentially three separate questions: whether the players can sign with another organisation, whether the FFWS qualification can move with that roster, and whether Garena will allow the team to compete in Bangkok with a different name, logo and jersey.

The answers do not automatically have to be the same.

TSG Pros is currently listed as India’s third qualified team for FFWS 2026, alongside Apex Gaming and Resurrection.

The exact rules governing a post-FFMIC ownership or identity change for India’s FFWS representatives have not been publicly established in the sources I could verify. Therefore, it would not be accurate to claim that the slot can definitely transfer—or that the roster must definitely compete as TSG Pros.

An official decision from Garena would be required to settle that question.

Team Apex Gaming Shows That Roster Acquisitions Are Possible

There is already a recent example involving another Indian Free Fire roster.

The roster that currently represents Team Apex Gaming originally competed as Team HIND. After winning FFMIC 2026 Spring, Team Apex Gaming acquired the lineup in June 2026. The same core of KD, Louis, Shoto, Sahil and Wolvin then competed internationally under the Apex Gaming identity.

S8UL also acquired the Raiders United roster ahead of the Esports World Cup, with the qualified lineup subsequently representing S8UL internationally.

So, roster acquisitions and identity changes have happened before.

However, those examples do not automatically prove that TSG Pros can change its identity for FFWS 2026.

The timing and tournament are different. The FFWS Global Finals is Garena’s own flagship world championship, and the final decision will depend on the applicable registration, roster and ownership rules.

What Happens to TSG Pros’ FFWS 2026 Slot?

For now, the most important confirmed fact is that TSG Pros earned India’s third FFWS 2026 qualification spot through FFMIC Fall.

The roster has reportedly moved away from TSG, but there has been no official announcement confirming under which identity it will compete at the World Series.

It is possible that an approved acquisition could allow the same core roster to compete under a new organisation. It is also possible that tournament regulations could require the qualified competitive identity to remain unchanged for FFWS.

Until Garena or one of the organisations involved officially clarifies the situation, either outcome remains uncertain.

So, the story is not simply about where Struggle, Sallu, Blood, Somi and Arjun are going next. The bigger question is what happens to the World Series qualification they earned as TSG Pros.

India’s third FFWS team has its ticket to Bangkok. The question now is which name and jersey will appear on that ticket when the World Series begins.

Free Fire OB56 Advance Server Release Window and Other Details

Aditya Parsutkar
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Free Fire OB56 Advance Server Release Window and Other Details

Many players are already searching for the Free Fire OB56 Advance Server after the release of the OB55 update. The Advance Server gives selected players an early chance to test upcoming features before they are added to the main version of Free Fire and Free Fire MAX.

As of now, Garena has not revealed the official release date or registration schedule for the Free Fire OB56 Advance Server. However, the recent update pattern gives us a good idea of when the next testing server could arrive. The current global version is OB55, which went live in September 2026.

Free Fire OB56 Advance Server Expected Release Window

The Free Fire OB56 Advance Server is expected to arrive in November 2026. This is currently an expected window and not an officially confirmed date from Garena.

Garena normally opens the Advance Server before releasing the main OB update. Selected players get access to upcoming content and can report bugs and other issues before the stable update reaches everyone.

For example, the OB55 Advance Server opened on August 21, 2026, ahead of the global OB55 update in September.

If Garena follows a similar schedule, players can expect the OB56 Advance Server sometime in November, followed by the main OB56 update later in the update cycle.

FF Advance Server Release Pattern From OB51

The previous updates show how Garena generally schedules its Advance Servers before the main update.

UpdateAdvance Server StartMain Update/Patch Period
OB51October 9, 2025Late October 2025
OB53March 20, 2026Early April 2026
OB54June 5, 2026Late June 2026
OB55August 21, 2026September 2026
OB56Expected November 2026TBA

The OB51 Advance Server ran from October 9 to October 20, 2025, before the final OB51 patch arrived later that month.

For OB53, testing began on March 20 and continued until April 3. The OB53 patch notes were published on April 2.

The OB54 Advance Server then opened on June 5 and ran until June 18, with the official OB54 patch notes following on June 23.

Most recently, the OB55 Advance Server opened on August 21, while the OB55 update arrived in September.

This pattern is the main reason why November 2026 looks like the likely month for the OB56 Advance Server.

What Is Free Fire OB56 Advance Server?

The Advance Server is a separate test version of Free Fire where Garena allows selected users to try content that is still under development.

Players may get early access to new gameplay features, weapons, character changes, balance adjustments and other additions planned for the next update. However, anything appearing on the Advance Server should be treated as test content. Features can be changed or removed before the final update.

Players normally have to register through Garena’s official Advance Server portal. Access is limited, and an Activation Code may be required to enter the server.

Official Free Fire Advance Server website

FF Advance Server Registration

The OB56 Advance Server registration is not open yet based on the currently available information.

Once Garena starts the next testing cycle, players should be able to visit the official Advance Server website, sign in with an eligible account and register for access.

Players should avoid downloading files claiming to be an “OB56 Advance Server APK” before Garena officially opens testing. At the moment, there is no confirmed public OB56 APK from Garena.

The Free Fire OB56 Advance Server is expected to release in November 2026, based on the release pattern followed by previous updates. However, Garena has not announced an official date yet.

The previous OB51, OB53, OB54 and OB55 cycles show that Garena usually opens an Advance Server before rolling out its next major update. Therefore, players searching for OB56 should keep an eye on the official Advance Server website during November.

BGMI New Update 4.7 to Release in November 2026: Check Details

Aditya Parsutkar
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BGMI New Update 4.7 to Release in November 2026: Check Details

The BGMI 4.7 update is expected to be the next major update for Battlegrounds Mobile India. The current BGMI 4.6 update arrived on September 16, 2026, bringing the Midnight Hunters themed mode, Ocean Odyssey, new collaborations and several other additions.

KRAFTON India has not officially announced the BGMI 4.7 update release date yet. However, looking at the recent BGMI update pattern and the end date of the current 4.6 themed content, the next update is likely to arrive in November 2026. PUBG Mobile has also already started testing Version 4.7 through its beta program, which gives another indication that the next major version is under development.

BGMI Recent Update Release Pattern

BGMI has followed a fairly consistent update cycle over the last several major versions. Since BGMI 4.1, a new major version has generally arrived roughly every two months.

Here is the recent release pattern:

BGMI UpdateRelease Date
BGMI 4.1November 13, 2025
BGMI 4.2January 15, 2026
BGMI 4.3March 19, 2026
BGMI 4.4May 20, 2026
BGMI 4.5July 16, 2026
BGMI 4.6September 16, 2026
BGMI 4.7Expected November 2026

The pattern is easy to notice. BGMI 4.1 arrived in November, followed by 4.2 in January, 4.3 in March, 4.4 in May, 4.5 in July and 4.6 in September. Previous versions have also generally followed PUBG Mobile’s corresponding update by around seven to eight days.

This makes a November launch for BGMI 4.7 highly likely if KRAFTON continues with the same schedule.

Read More: Jonathan Overtakes SOUL Legit to Become No. 1 BGMI Player in KIE Leaderboard

BGMI 4.7 Update Release Date

The current BGMI 4.6 Midnight Hunters and Ocean Odyssey content is scheduled to conclude on November 16, 2026.

Normally, BGMI does not leave a long gap between the end of one major themed cycle and the beginning of the next. Based on this pattern, BGMI 4.7 could release between November 17 and November 19, 2026.

However, this is currently an expected release window and not an officially confirmed date. KRAFTON India could change the schedule before launch.

A November 17-19 release would also fit the game’s recent two-month update cycle, as BGMI 4.6 was released on September 16.

What to Expect From BGMI 4.7 Update?

BGMI 4.7 is expected to introduce a new themed mode along with fresh gameplay features and other content.

Another strong indication comes from PUBG Mobile. The official PUBG Mobile website announced Version 4.7 Beta Test 1 on September 23, meaning testing for the next global update has already started.

Since BGMI and PUBG Mobile share their core update cycle, content tested globally can provide an early idea of what may eventually come to the Indian version. However, beta content can change before release, and BGMI may also receive India-specific features or collaborations.

Players should therefore wait for KRAFTON India’s official 4.7 announcement before treating individual leaked or beta features as confirmed for BGMI.

Based on BGMI’s recent release pattern, BGMI 4.7 is expected to arrive in November 2026. The current Midnight Hunters and Ocean Odyssey modes end on November 16, making November 17-19 a possible release window for the new update.

The PUBG Mobile 4.7 beta is already underway, further showing that the next update cycle is approaching. Still, KRAFTON India has not officially confirmed the BGMI 4.7 release date, so players will have to wait for an announcement before an exact date can be confirmed.

PMPS 2026 Season 2: Schedule, Format, Prize Pool and PMGC Slot Explained

Pranav Nalawade
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PMPS 2026 Season 2: Schedule, Format, Prize Pool and PMGC Slot Explained

The PUBG Mobile Pro Series (PMPS) 2026 Season 2 starts on October 3. Sixteen Korean teams will compete for a 40 million won prize pool and one place at the PUBG Mobile Global Championship (PMGC) 2026. Krafton is organizing the event, and Mountain Dew is the title sponsor for the second year running, so the official name is the Mountain Dew PUBG Mobile Pro Series 2026 Season 2.

Korea’s biggest domestic PUBG Mobile league now has two online weeks followed by an offline final in Daejeon. This guide covers the dates, teams, format, prize money and where to watch.

PMPS 2026 Season 2 at a glance

DetailInformation
EventMountain Dew PMPS 2026 Season 2
RegionSouth Korea
OrganizerKrafton
DatesOctober 3 to October 18, 2026
Teams16
Prize pool40,000,000 KRW
Finals venueDaejeon Esports Arena (offline)
International slots1 PMGC 2026 slot, 5 BMIC slots

PMPS 2026 Season 2 schedule

The tournament has two parts: an online Circuit Stage over five match days, then a two-day offline Grand Final.

StageDatesMode
Circuit Stage Week 1October 3 to 4Online
Circuit Stage Week 2October 9 to 11Online
Grand FinalsOctober 17 to 18Offline, Daejeon Esports Arena

PMPS 2026 Season 2 teams

The 16 teams entered the season through three different routes.

Qualification pathTeams
Partner teams4
Korean Esports League (KEL) regional teams7
PUBG Mobile Open Challenge (PMOC) qualifiers5
Total16

Partner teams get a permanent place in the league. The seven KEL teams come from regional teams in the Korean Esports League. The other five came through the PMOC, the open qualifier that any Korean team can enter.

The organizer’s announcement did not name the 16 teams. We will add the full list to this article once it is published.

PMPS 2026 Season 2 format and Benefit Points

Teams earn Benefit Points during the Circuit Stage:

  • On each of the five Circuit Stage days, the top three teams receive Benefit Points.
  • These points are carried into the Grand Finals.
  • Final standings are worked out by adding the Grand Finals points to the Benefit Points.

So a team that ranks in the top three on several Circuit days will start the Grand Finals ahead. A team without Benefit Points can still win the title if it scores enough in Daejeon.

PMPS 2026 Season 2 prize pool

The prize pool is 40 million won, split among the top three teams.

PlacementPrize (KRW)
1st25,000,000
2nd10,000,000
3rd5,000,000
Total40,000,000

The champion takes 62.5% of the total.

PMGC 2026 and BMIC qualification

The champion gets Korea’s direct slot at the PUBG Mobile Global Championship 2026, PUBG Mobile’s year-end world championship. This year the global circuit also included the PUBG Mobile World Cup at the Esports World Cup, which S2G Esports won.

Five PMPS teams will also earn places at the Battlegrounds Mobile Invitation Cup (BMIC).

RewardTeams
PMGC 2026 slot1 (champion)
BMIC slots5

Where to watch PMPS 2026 Season 2

All matches are streamed live on:

  • the official PUBG Mobile Korea YouTube channel
  • SOOP (formerly AfreecaTV)
  • Naver CHZZK
  • TikTok

Results, standings and the team list will also be added to the PMPS 2026 Season 2 Liquipedia page during the event.

Grand Finals at Daejeon and the Bread Festival tie-in

The Grand Finals will be played in front of a live audience at Daejeon Esports Arena on October 17 and 18. They take place during Daejeon’s Bread Festival, and Krafton has set up a collaboration with the festival:

  • Ticket buyers get a collaboration T-shirt featuring Kkumdori, Daejeon’s city mascot.
  • Festival visitors can collect PUBG Mobile phone grip holders, tumblers and stickers.

To follow the rest of the PUBG Mobile esports season, see our list of every PUBG Mobile World Cup champion and our PUBG Mobile news coverage.

PS5 Warranty Refused on Swiggy Instamart Purchase: What Indian Buyers Need to Know

Pranav Nalawade
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PS5 Warranty Refused on Swiggy Instamart Purchase: What Indian Buyers Need to Know

An Indian buyer who ordered a PlayStation 5 through Swiggy Instamart has been refused Sony’s manufacturer warranty. The console is brand new and works fine. Sony India rejected the warranty registration because the seller on the invoice is not one of its authorised dealers.

The buyer first posted about it on Reddit. Digit and PlayStationInfo have since reported the case, and it has led many Indian gamers to ask whether their own PS5 is covered.

What happened with the Swiggy Instamart PS5 order

The buyer ordered a PS5 Slim (1TB) on Swiggy Instamart on September 27, 2026, and paid full retail price with no discount. The console arrived sealed and undamaged.

When the buyer tried to register the one-year warranty, Sony support asked for proof of purchase. After reviewing the invoice, Sony replied that “the seller listed on the invoice was not an authorised Sony India dealer.” Sony later confirmed in writing that the console would not get warranty coverage.

According to PlayStationInfo, the invoice names PYD Retail Pvt Ltd (Avantika) as the seller. Instamart is a marketplace, so the company on the bill is not always Swiggy.

DetailInformation
ConsolePS5 Slim, 1TB
PlatformSwiggy Instamart
Purchase dateSeptember 27, 2026
Price paidFull retail (about ₹70,000, per Digit)
Seller on invoicePYD Retail Pvt Ltd (Avantika), per PlayStationInfo
Sony’s reasonSeller is not an authorised Sony India dealer
Warranty statusRegistration refused

How Swiggy Instamart responded

The buyer says Instamart replied several times with apologies but told them to take the warranty issue to Sony. The platform did not fix the problem itself. Nothing on the product listing said that warranty eligibility depends on the seller being authorised by Sony.

Why Sony refused the PS5 warranty

Sony India gives a one-year manufacturer warranty on PS5 consoles, but only if you can prove the console came through its approved sales channel. That proof is the invoice, and Sony looks at the seller named on it. The platform you ordered from doesn’t count. The Sony India warranty page explains how coverage and registration work.

This rule isn’t new. Sony refused warranty cover on grey market PS5 units in India when the console launched in 2021, at a time when stock was short and many buyers turned to unofficial sellers. What’s different now is the channel. Quick commerce apps sell high-value electronics with 10 to 20 minute delivery, and the seller behind the listing is often a third party.

Console demand is still high around the world. In Japan, Sony recently restricted PS5 Pro sales to fight scalpers, and prices have gone up more than once since 2025. The April 2026 PS5 price increase hit the US, UK, Europe and Japan. With prices this high, a console with no warranty is a bigger risk.

What the buyer is doing next

The buyer has filed a complaint with the National Consumer Helpline, run by the Department of Consumer Affairs, and plans to send a formal legal notice. Sony and Swiggy have not made a public statement on the case.

How to check if your PS5 is eligible for warranty in India

These checks apply to any app or website, not only Instamart.

  1. Read the seller name before you pay. Marketplaces show seller details on the product page. Search that company name.
  2. Prefer Sony’s own channels. ShopAtSC (Sony India’s online store) and Sony Center outlets are direct sources.
  3. Ask the seller in writing. Before ordering, ask whether they are an authorised Sony India dealer, and keep the reply.
  4. Check the invoice the day it arrives. Make sure it shows the seller’s name, GST details and the console’s serial number.
  5. Register the warranty right away. If Sony rejects it, you can still use the return window.
Purchase sourceWarranty risk
Sony Center or ShopAtSCLow
Large retailers selling directlyLow, if the invoice names an authorised dealer
Marketplace third party sellersCheck the seller first
Quick commerce appsCheck the seller first
Grey market or imported unitsHigh, usually not covered by Sony India

What you can do if your PS5 warranty is refused

  • Ask the platform for a return or refund while the return window is still open.
  • Get Sony’s refusal in writing.
  • File a complaint with the National Consumer Helpline by calling 1915 or online.
  • Ask the seller for written proof that it is authorised, or ask it to cover repairs itself.

Before a festive sale, if you’re also comparing subscriptions, see what’s coming in PS Plus October 2026 games.

FAQ

Does Sony give warranty on a PS5 bought from Swiggy Instamart?
It depends on the seller named on the invoice. In this case Sony refused because that seller was not an authorised Sony India dealer.

How long is the PS5 warranty in India?
Sony India gives a one-year manufacturer warranty if the purchase came through an authorised channel.

Can I return a PS5 if the warranty is refused?
Contact the platform during its return window. After the window closes, you can file a complaint with the National Consumer Helpline.

Is a grey market PS5 covered in India?
Usually not. Sony India has said consoles bought through unofficial channels do not qualify for its warranty.

BMSD 2026 UB Survival Day 2: Schedule, Teams, Maps and How to Watch Live

Pranav Nalawade
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BMSD 2026 UB Survival Day 2: Schedule, Teams, Maps and How to Watch Live

BMSD 2026 UB Survival Day 2 is today, October 2. The 16 teams in the Upper Bracket Survival stage of the Battlegrounds Mobile India Showdown 2026 will play six more matches, starting at 1:30 PM IST. GO Solo Learn From Past (LEFP) leads with 60 points after Day 1. Higgboson Esports is 2 points behind.

Only the top 8 teams after Day 3 go straight to the Semi Finals, so today’s six matches will decide a lot of the table.

BMSD 2026 UB Survival Day 2 schedule and map order

The match timings and map order are the same as on Day 1. The day opens on Rondo, then three Erangel matches, then two on Miramar.

MatchMapTime (IST)
Match 7Rondo1:30 PM
Match 8Erangel2:10 PM
Match 9Erangel2:50 PM
Match 10Erangel3:30 PM
Match 11Miramar4:10 PM
Match 12Miramar4:50 PM

Delays in an earlier match can push back the later start times.

BMSD 2026 UB Survival standings after Day 1

LEFP didn’t win a single match on Day 1 and still finished first. Its 60 points came from 43 finish points and 17 placement points. Nebula Esports won two Chicken Dinners and is third with 52 points. You can read the full breakdown in our BMSD 2026 Upper Bracket Survival Day 1 overall standings report.

RankTeamPoints
1LEFP60
2Higgboson Esports58
3Nebula Esports52
44TR47
5Iris Esports43
6HyperCatz41
7The Knight Mobs38
8GodLike Esports38
9Team Apex Gaming36

GodLike Esports is in the last qualifying spot, 2 points ahead of Team Apex Gaming. With 12 matches left, the lower half of the table can still change a lot.

All 16 teams in BMSD 2026 UB Survival Day 2

Nebula EsportsHyperCatz Official4TR OfficialLastade Esports
Version1 x Blue ArmyiQOO OrangutanGO Solo Higg BosonTeam Outrage
GO Solo Learn From PastIris x MYTH EsportsWePAY Vijay EsportsThe Knightmobs
Team Apex GamingMadKingsK9 EsportsGodlike Esports

BMSD 2026 Upper Bracket Survival format

The Upper Bracket Survival runs from October 1 to October 3. All 16 teams play all 18 matches, six a day. Nobody is eliminated before the stage ends.

  • Ranks 1 to 8 go to the Semi Finals (October 8 to 11).
  • Ranks 9 to 16 move to the Lower Bracket Survival (October 4 to 6). Teams there still have a way back.

Points come from placement and finishes. A match win is worth 10 placement points, second place 6 and third place 5. Every finish adds 1 point. The Liquipedia BMSD 2026 Upper Bracket page has the full bracket.

How to watch BMSD 2026 UB Survival Day 2 live

The KRAFTON India Esports YouTube channel streams every BMSD 2026 stage, in Hindi and English. The stream goes live around 1:00 PM IST, half an hour before Match 7.

DetailInfo
PlatformKRAFTON India Esports on YouTube
LanguagesHindi, English
Stream start1:00 PM IST
First match1:30 PM IST

Reports say creator watch parties aren’t allowed for this stage. The official channel is the only place to watch live. Krafton India also posts event updates on the official Battlegrounds Mobile India website.

BMSD 2026 schedule, prize pool and what’s at stake

BMSD 2026 is Krafton India’s main domestic event for Battlegrounds Mobile India this year. The prize pool is ₹1 crore and the champion gets ₹30 lakh. The winner also gets a direct slot at PUBG Mobile Global Championship (PMGC) 2026. The top 6 teams qualify for BMIC 2026 in Mumbai, which runs from October 30 to November 1.

StageDatesTeams
QualifiersSeptember 22 to 3048
Upper Bracket SurvivalOctober 1 to 316
Lower Bracket SurvivalOctober 4 to 616
Semi FinalsOctober 8 to 1124
Last ChanceOctober 12 to 1316
Grand Finals (LAN)October 16 to 1816

The Grand Finals are a LAN event at Savaaya Convention in Gandipet, Hyderabad. Day passes start at ₹249 on the District app. You can track every stage on our BMSD 2026 points table and qualified teams page. The BGMI Showdown dates, venue and prize breakdown is on a separate page.

What Time Does the Fortnite Item Shop Change? Reset Time in Every Time Zone

Divyesh Moghe
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What Time Does the Fortnite Item Shop Change? Reset Time in Every Time Zone

The Fortnite Item Shop changes once a day at 00:00 UTC. In the US, that’s 8 PM ET or 5 PM PT. In India, it’s 5:30 AM IST. Every region gets the new shop at the same moment, so the local time depends on where you live.

Fortnite Item Shop reset time by region

These times apply in October 2026. Some regions change their clocks for daylight saving soon, so the local reset time moves too. The last column shows the time after that change.

RegionTime zoneShop changes atAfter clocks change
US EastET8:00 PM (previous day)7:00 PM from Nov 1
US CentralCT7:00 PM (previous day)6:00 PM from Nov 1
US MountainMT6:00 PM (previous day)5:00 PM from Nov 1
US WestPT5:00 PM (previous day)4:00 PM from Nov 1
BrazilBRT9:00 PM (previous day)No change
UKBST / GMT1:00 AM12:00 AM from Oct 25
Central EuropeCEST / CET2:00 AM1:00 AM from Oct 25
UAEGST4:00 AMNo change
IndiaIST5:30 AMNo change
PhilippinesPHT8:00 AMNo change
JapanJST9:00 AMNo change
Australia (Sydney)AEDT11:00 AMNo change until April

The UTC time doesn’t change. When the reset seems to move, it’s because your local clock went forward or back for daylight saving.

How the daily Item Shop rotation works

Every day at 00:00 UTC, Epic Games refreshes the Item Shop. Some items leave, new ones arrive, and some stay for more than one day.

Not every section changes every day. Collaboration bundles and event sections often stay for several days. Each section shows its own countdown timer in game, and that timer tells you exactly when the items in it will leave.

Recent collab sections that ran this way include the Five Nights at Freddy’s bundle and the Madison Beer skin. Both stayed in the shop across several daily resets.

How to check the Item Shop timer

  1. Open Fortnite and go to the Shop tab.
  2. Scroll to any section.
  3. Look at the timer in the corner of the section. It counts down to when that section leaves.

You can also see what’s currently in the shop without launching the game on the official Fortnite Item Shop page from Epic Games.

Why the Item Shop sometimes changes late

The shop usually updates on time. These are the most common reasons it’s late:

ReasonWhat happens
Server maintenanceThe shop updates once servers are back online
New season launchThe shop refresh can wait until downtime ends
Major game updateThe shop may update a few minutes to a few hours late
Local game cacheRestarting the game usually loads the new shop

Epic posts downtime and server problems on the Fortnite Status account on X. The next big shop change will come with the new season. Our Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 release date guide has the timing.

Can you see the Item Shop early?

Epic doesn’t show the next day’s shop before it goes live. Some community sites list leaked items from game files, but leaked items can change or be removed before release. The Fortnite Wiki’s Item Shop history records what appeared in past shops, which can help you guess when a skin might come back.

Frequently asked questions

What time does the Fortnite Item Shop change today?
At 00:00 UTC. That’s 8 PM ET, 5 PM PT, 1 AM BST and 5:30 AM IST in October 2026.

Does the Fortnite Item Shop change at the same time everywhere?
Yes. It refreshes at the same moment for every player. Only the local time is different.

How often does the Fortnite Item Shop change?
Once a day. Some sections, like collabs, stay for several days before they rotate out.

Why did the Item Shop not update at reset time?
Usually because of server maintenance or an update. Restart the game, and check the Fortnite Status account if the shop still hasn’t changed.

Does daylight saving time change the Item Shop reset?
The reset stays at 00:00 UTC. Your local reset time moves an hour when your region’s clocks change.

Is The Precinct Worth It on Sale? PS5 Price, Gameplay and Reviews

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Is The Precinct Worth It on Sale? PS5 Price, Gameplay and Reviews

The Precinct is on sale on PS5, and the question most players have is whether it’s worth buying at the lower price. The game costs $17.99 on the PlayStation Store until October 8, 2026, down 40% from $29.99.

This guide covers the price, what the gameplay involves, and what critics and players said about it.

The Precinct PS5 sale at a glance

DetailInfo
Sale price$17.99
Regular price$29.99
Discount40%
Sale endsOctober 8, 2026
DeveloperFallen Tree Games
PublisherKwalee
Release dateMay 13, 2025

What kind of game is The Precinct?

The Precinct is an open world police game set in 1983. You play as rookie officer Nick Cordell Jr. in Averno City, a fictional East Coast city based on New York City in the early 1980s. People often call it a GTA-like game, but you play as a cop instead of a criminal.

The story is about gangs, a conspiracy inside the city, and the death of Cordell’s father, who was also a police officer.

What you do in The Precinct

Most of your time is spent on patrol, handling crimes as they come up. Here’s what that involves:

ActivityWhat it involves
PatrolsDriving or walking a beat and dealing with crimes you come across
CalloutsAnswering radio calls across the city
PursuitsCar chases and helicopter chases
ArrestsWriting tickets and detaining suspects
ShootoutsPicking a tactical approach and calling for backup

The city has a day and night cycle and changing weather, so the same street can look and play differently on each patrol.

The Precinct review scores

Critics gave it mixed scores. Players on the PlayStation Store rated it higher.

SourceScore
Metacritic (PS5)66
Metacritic (PC)66
Metacritic (Xbox Series X/S)75
OpenCritic49% of critics recommend
PlayStation Store users4.34 / 5 (5,599 ratings)

IGN liked the variety and realism but said it gets repetitive. Push Square called it an “impressive sandbox romp.” PCGamesN called it “deeply repetitive.” The Wikipedia entry for The Precinct has the full reception data.

Who The Precinct suits

Going by the reviews and the feature list, the game fits players who:

  • Like slow, routine gameplay such as patrolling and handling small crimes
  • Want an 80s open world without playing as a criminal
  • Like police and crime stories in the style of L.A. Noire

If you’re mostly into crime-drama games, Rockstar has more coming. Here’s what we know about the L.A. Noire 2 rumors tied to GTA 6.

It may not suit players who want a lot of story missions or quick action. The most common complaint in reviews is that the game gets repetitive.

Is The Precinct worth it at $17.99?

The sale saves you $12, and the PlayStation Store user rating is above 4 out of 5. Critic scores for the PS5 version are in the mid 60s. Before you buy, check past prices on The Precinct’s PS5 price history and other deals in the PlayStation Store update for September 29, 2026. The full feature list is on the official PlayStation page for The Precinct.

The Precinct PS5 Sale: GTA-Like Cop Game Drops Under $20 on PlayStation Store

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The Precinct PS5 Sale: GTA-Like Cop Game Drops Under $20 on PlayStation Store

The Precinct is on sale on the PlayStation Store. The PS5 version is 40% off, which brings the price down from $29.99 to $17.99. The discount runs until October 8, 2026.

The game was developed by Fallen Tree Games and published by Kwalee. It came out on May 13, 2025, and many players compare it to Grand Theft Auto. The difference is that you play as a police officer instead of a criminal.

The Precinct PS5 sale price and end date

DetailInfo
GameThe Precinct
Platform on salePS5 (PlayStation Store)
Regular price$29.99
Sale price$17.99
Discount40%
Sale endsOctober 8, 2026
PS Store rating4.34 out of 5 (5,599 ratings)

The game’s page on the official PlayStation website has the full list of features and editions. If you’re waiting for a lower price, a price tracker for The Precinct PS5 shows how the price has changed across past sales.

The deal is part of a wider round of PlayStation Store discounts this week. Our PlayStation Store update for September 29, 2026 covers the other new releases and price drops.

What is The Precinct about?

You play as Officer Nick Cordell Jr., a rookie beat cop in Averno City. The city is fictional, set on the East Coast in 1983, and based on New York City during its worst crime years. The game has a neo-noir look, a day and night cycle, and dynamic weather.

The main story follows Cordell as he looks into local gangs and a wider conspiracy. He’s also trying to find out what happened to his father, who died while serving in the same police force.

How The Precinct gameplay works

Most of the game happens on patrol. The world is a sandbox, so crimes happen on their own and you decide how to handle them.

The main activities are:

  • Answering radio callouts across the city
  • Car chases and helicopter pursuits
  • Picking a tactical approach for shootouts and arrests
  • Calling in backup when a situation escalates
  • Writing tickets and arresting suspects for minor offenses

The open world, the 1980s city and the car chases are why people call it a GTA-like game. In GTA you commit the crimes. In The Precinct you stop them. Readers following Rockstar’s next release can see how GTA 6 handles dynamic weather and storms next to the weather system in this game.

The Precinct reviews and ratings

Critics gave the game mixed scores at launch. The Wikipedia page for The Precinct collects the main review data:

PlatformMetacritic scoreRating label
PS566Mixed or average
PC66Mixed or average
Xbox Series X/S75Generally favorable

OpenCritic lists 49% of critics recommending it. IGN liked the variety and realism but said the game gets repetitive. Push Square called it an “impressive sandbox romp,” while PCGamesN called it “deeply repetitive.”

Players on the PlayStation Store have rated it higher than critics did: 4.34 out of 5 from 5,599 ratings.

Platforms and supported languages

The Precinct is on PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC. This sale is only for the PS5 version on the PlayStation Store.

The game supports 11 languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Portuguese (Brazil), Chinese (Simplified) and Chinese (Traditional).

If you’re looking for something to play without buying anything, the PlayStation Plus October 2026 games are available to subscribers this month.

Is The Precinct worth buying on sale?

At $17.99, The Precinct costs $12 less than its regular price. It suits players who want a 1980s open world with police gameplay and don’t need the crime side of GTA. Critic scores sit in the mid range, but PlayStation Store users rate it at over 4 stars. The sale ends on October 8, 2026.

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