Gaming News · Issue #38 · 14 September 2026
TL;DR
- BlizzCon announced Diablo 4’s Season of Hell’s Legacy for September 15, showcasing Diablo, Mephisto, and Baal, plus a new Amazon class coming in 2027.
- WARDOGS launched with hotfixes for server issues and is reversing wrongful bans.
- Overwatch is reworking Roadhog and Sombra; wait before using them in ranked matches.
- Madden NFL 27 is available for free on Switch 2 for members until September 15.
- World of Warcraft announced patch Eclipse, concluding the Worldsoul Saga in 2027.
🔫 FPS
Overwatch Puts Roadhog and Sombra on the Rework List at BlizzCon
At BlizzCon on September 13, Blizzard confirmed reworks for Roadhog and Sombra, alongside new Support hero Doctrine. Specific dates for the reworks were not provided, with an Overwatch Spotlight planned for February 2027 for more updates. Significant reworks can alter the meta in ranked play.
Player impact: Be cautious using Roadhog and Sombra in ranked until reworks are live.
🆕 Just Released
WARDOGS Pushes a Hotfix at Its Queues and Reverses Its Wrongful Launch Bans
WARDOGS, the tactical shooter from Bulkhead and Team17, reached 400,000 concurrent players on Steam after its early access launch on September 10. A hotfix was released to address connection issues, and the company is reversing erroneous bans caused by a bug automatically.
Player impact: If you encountered a launch ban, no need to reinstall; the issue is being rectified automatically.
Sources:
GameSpot,
Sportskeeda
🆓 Free to Try
Madden NFL 27 Is Free to Play in Full on Switch 2 Until September 15
Switch Online members can experience EA Sports Madden NFL 27 for free on the Switch 2 until September 15 as part of Nintendo’s Game Trial initiative. Any progress made will carry over if players decide to purchase the game afterwards.
Player impact: The trial ends on September 15; if you choose not to purchase, you lose access to the game.
📦 Other
Diablo 4 Sics Diablo, Mephisto, and Baal on Players September 15 and Teases a 2027 Amazon
During the Diablo IV What’s Next panel at BlizzCon, Blizzard set the date for Season of Hell’s Legacy on September 15. This season features the game’s major villains and a new playable Amazon class, with four archetypes, arriving in early 2027.
Player impact: Players may want to save a character slot for the new Amazon class scheduled for 2027.
Sources:
Blizzard News,
Windows Central
World of Warcraft Names Its Next Patch and Confirms The Last Titan Ends the Saga
Blizzard revealed the title and upcoming content for World of Warcraft’s Midnight expansion. The patch Eclipse will continue the story towards the concluding chapter, The Last Titan, set for release in 2027.
Player impact: Keep the finale of the Worldsoul Saga on your radar as the story progresses through the Eclipse patch.
Sources:
But Why Tho,
World of Warcraft
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