Tech Desk 
Nov 22, 2025
PUBG Corporation and Krafton have officially announced a new project, the 'PUBG: Black Budget', which moves the franchise away from its Battle Royale roots and into the intense world of extraction shooters.
In a blog post, the company stated: "PUBG: Black Budget redefines the extraction shooter genre with a focus on exploration and discovery rather than pure survival and combat.
"Set on Coli, a mysterious island trapped in a time loop and consumed by a supernatural phenomenon known as the Anomaly, players will face various PvPvE threats while seeking top-secret technology and unravelling the truth behind the black-budget initiative, SAPIENS," added PUBG Corporation.
PUBG: Black Budget
PUBG: Black Budget will have a gradually shrinking playable area. The upcoming title features a first-person perspective (FPP) with intense PvPvE gameplay — similar to Escape From Tarkov and Arena Breakout Infinite — set on a mysterious two-and-a-half-square-kilometre island trapped in a time loop, called Coli.
It should be noted that PUBG: Black Budget will be available on PC via Steam in select regions.
How to register for PUBG: Black Budget Closed Alpha?
Here's a guide on how you can register for PUBG: Black Budget Closed Alpha.
- Sign in to your Steam account via the Steam client or a web browser.
- Search for 'PUBG: Black Budget' on the Steam store page.
- Find the green 'Request Access' button.
- Click this button and confirm your request in the pop-up dialogue.
- Wait for a confirmation email or notification from Steam if you're selected to participate.
PUBG: Black Budget release date
PUBG Corporation has yet to officially announce the release date of PUBG: Black Budget. Anyone who participates can 'freely stream, capture, and share gameplay content throughout the testing period'.
