PUBG: Black Budget is an upcoming tactical extraction shooter developed by PUBG Studios (also known as PUBG Corporation) and published by KRAFTON, Inc. The game redefines the extraction shooter genre by emphasizing exploration and discovery over pure survival and combat. Set on the mysterious island of Coli, which is trapped in a time loop caused by a supernatural phenomenon called the Anomaly, players take on the role of “Contractors” in a classified black-budget operation named SAPIENS. They must navigate PvPvE threats, recover top-secret technology, and uncover the truth behind the island’s secrets, all in a first-person perspective (FPP-only) experience built around tension, survival, and the unknown.
KRAFTON announced the game’s first external Closed Alpha Test on November 21 or 22, 2025, providing players with their initial hands-on opportunity on PC via Steam. The test consists of two public sessions over six days: Week 1 from Friday, December 12, 2025, at 01:00 PST to Sunday, December 14, 2025, at 23:59 PST, and Week 2 from Friday, December 19, 2025, at 01:00 PST to Sunday, December 21, 2025, at 23:59 PST. It is available exclusively to PC (Steam) players in North America, Europe (including CIS), and Asia, with support for English, Korean, Chinese (presumably Simplified or Traditional), and Russian languages. Players outside these regions may join via Drops keys, but network stability could be suboptimal. To participate, players can apply starting from the announcement date through the PUBG: Black Budget Steam store page, where invites are distributed randomly via Steam Playtest notifications and email—check status on the page regularly.
PUBG: Black Budget System Requirements:
To participate in the PUBG: Black Budget Closed Alpha, your PC must meet the following minimum and recommended specifications. These requirements are available on the game’s official Steam page.
Minimum Requirements
OS: Windows 11
Processor: Intel Core i5-8400, AMD Ryzen 5 2600
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA RTX 2060 8GB, AMD Radeon RX 6600
DirectX: Version 12
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 30 GB Available Space
Recommended Requirements
OS: Windows 11
Processor: Intel Core i5-12400, AMD Ryzen 5 5600
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA RTX 3070, AMD Radeon RX 6800
DirectX: Version 12
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 30 GB Available Space
The minimum requires Windows 11 and at least an Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600, 16 GB of memory, and a graphics card such as an NVIDIA RTX 2060 with 8 GB VRAM or an AMD Radeon RX 6600. DirectX 12 support and a broadband internet connection are needed, and the game takes about 30 GB of storage space.
For smoother performance, the recommended setup includes an Intel Core i5-12400 or AMD Ryzen 5 5600, the same 16 GB of memory, and a stronger GPU like the NVIDIA RTX 3070 or AMD Radeon RX 6800. Storage and network requirements stay the same.
Why These Requirements Matter:
The Closed Alpha test isn’t a tiny demo. It’s a full first-person extraction shooter with:
- Large maps and up to around 45 players per session.
- Dynamic environments and AI enemies reacting to player actions.
- Systems like progression, item crafting, and extraction mechanics that load a fair amount of data.
All of that needs decent hardware. The six-core CPU requirement helps keep the game responsive in battle and during load times. The 16 GB RAM requirement is common for modern AAA PC shooters because it lets the game cache textures and world data without swapping to disk. And a GPU like an RTX 2060 or better keeps the visuals smooth and readable during fights.
If you have older hardware like a GTX 10 series or mid-tier AMD card from a few years ago, you might get into menus but you’ll likely struggle, especially in big firefights or dense areas.
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