PUBG's Extraction Shooter, Black Budget, Gets a December Closed Alpha Test - Sign Up Details

Krafton has announced a new game in the world of PUBG - Black Budget! This is a new extraction shooter and we're getting a closed alpha play test next month, or in just a few short weeks. Here's everything we know so far about Black Budget and the upcoming alpha tests.

Quote From Krafton

Designed as an FPP-first experience, PUBG: Black Budget is a tactical extraction shooter built around tension, survival, and the unknown.

You are a Contractor, a hardened veteran hired for a classified operation on an island at the edge of the world. Your mission is to recover top-secret technology from an abandoned research facility. But there’s a catch: the island is trapped in a time loop, consumed by a supernatural phenomenon known as the Anomaly. Extract artifacts, research your findings, and uncover the truth behind the black-budget initiative, SAPIENS.

In between missions, you’ll expand your personal Base, craft new equipment, and improve your character’s skills and proficiencies. Prepare to face PvPvE threats in an environment that grows more unpredictable with every loop – and the longer you stay, the harder it is to make it out alive.

How to Get Into the PUBG: Black Budget Closed Alpha

There are two different testing weekends for PUBG: Black Budget. These tests will be taking place in North America, Europe, and Asia with the First Person Perspective.

• Week 1: 12/12(Fri) 01:00 ~ 12/14(Sun) 23:59 PST
• Week 2: 12/19(Fri) 01:00 ~ 12/21(Sun) 23:59 PST

If you want to get in on the action, you can submit a request on the PUBG: Black Budget Steam page to have a chance at getting access. 

Once the play test begins, keys will also be available through drops on Twitch. You can link your Krafton ID to Twitch (available Dec 10) and then watch eligible PUBG: Black Budget streams for a chance to get access.

Key Features in PUBG: Black Budget

• 2.5 × 2.5 km open-world island featuring varied biomes, points of interest, and underground facilities
• Up to 30-minute sessions combining exploration, combat, and extraction
• Persistent inventory: keep what you extract, lose what you bring if you die
• Level- and squad-based matchmaking for up to 3-player squads and 45 players per session
• Dynamic PvPvE encounters against other Contractors and various hostile entities
• The Anomaly gradually shrinks the playable area, creating tense and unpredictable scenarios every loop
• Difficulty scaling that increases with player level and time spent inside the loop

PUBG: Black Budget's Progression

• Three rival factions offering contracts, missions, and rewards tied to loyalty and reputation
• Persistent character growth through skills, proficiencies, and upgrade systems
• Customizable and expandable Base featuring crafting stations, stash upgrades, and facilities that provide income
• Research station serving as a narrative and progression hub
• Extensive weapon and gear customization including faction-exclusive items
• Healing items and stimulants enhancing survivability and performance
• Full character and equipment customization including appearance, clothing, as well as weapon and equipment skins