Krafton reveals extraction shooter PUBG: Black Budget

PvPvE extraction shooter PUBG: Black Budget was revealed on Nov. 21, 2025, along with the announcement of its first Closed Alpha test.

Developed by PUBG Corporation and published by Krafton, the game has already received a Steam page, indicating that it is initially coming for Windows PC.

According to Krafton’s statement, the Closed Alpha test, supporting Russian, English, Chinese, and Korean languages, will consist of two public test sessions from Dec. 12–14, 2025, and Dec. 19–21, 2025, totaling six days across two weeks.

Playable from a first-person point of view, PUBG: Black Budget allows players to assume the role of the Contractor, a hardened veteran hired to recover top-secret technology from an abandoned research facility on an island at the edge of the world, trapped in a time loop and consumed by a supernatural phenomenon known as the Anomaly.

While tasking players with extraction of artifacts, research of the findings, and uncovering the truth behind the black-budget initiative called Spaines, in between missions, the game will allow players to expand their personal base, craft new equipment, and improve characters’ skills and proficiencies.

PUBG: Black Budget Key Features   

• 2.5 × 2.5 km open-world, gradually shrinking playable area with different biomes, points of interest, and underground facilities;
• Up to 30-minute-long sessions;
• Level- and squad-based matchmaking for up to 3-player squads and 45 players per session;
• Difficulty scaling that increases with player level and time spent inside the loop.

Progression & Customization   

• Three rival factions offering contracts, missions, and rewards tied to loyalty and reputation;
• Character development 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;
• Weapon and gear customization including faction-exclusive items;
• Full character and equipment customization including appearance, clothing, as well as weapon and equipment skins.

Recommended System Requirements

• Operating system – Windows 11;
• CPU – 12th Core i3;
• RAM – 16 GB;
• GPU – Nvidia RTX 3060 or AMD equivalent;
• Storage – 30 GB available space;
• DirectX – Version 12;
• Network – broadband Internet connection.