Hello Contractors.

With the start of Week 2 of the Closed Alpha Test scheduled for today, we would like to share several additional changes applied for this week, aside from the previously announced strengthened anti-cheat measurements.

• Matchmaking Improvements

  • Matchmaking accuracy and overall stability have been improved.

    • Improved Matching accuracy based on Party Type

      • Matchmaking logic has been updated to better pair players with others who have selected the same number of participants (Solo, Duo, or Squad) ensuring more consistent and accurate matching conditions.

    • Enhanced Skill-Based Matchmaking Logic

      • Skill-based logic has been refined to more accurately reflect player skill levels.

    • Optimized Region and Ping-Based Server Selection

      • The server selection logic has been improved to prioritize lower ping servers for the player’s region.

      • In particular, matchmaking quality for players in the MENA region has been improved and should now provide a smoother gameplay experience.

• Crash Issue Improvements

  • Several fixes have been applied to reduce the frequency of crashes observed in the 1st week.

    • However, due to the nature of an Alpha version, various technical issues may still occur.

    • If you encounter any technical issues, please report them via the official Discord channel.

Lastly, for a more stable test environment, we recommend the following.

• Update your graphics drivers to the latest version.

• If crashes persist, try lowering the in-game FPS limit through the following path.

  • System Menu (Esc) → Settings → Graphics → Max FPS (Slider)

Thank you.

Hello Contractors,

As announced earlier, the Week 2 session of the Closed Alpha Test is scheduled to begin soon.
Please review the details and updates below.

Test Build Notes
This build is an Alpha version, and various technical issues, including crashes, bugs, and other errors, may occur during gameplay.
If you encounter any bugs or errors, please report them via the official Discord channel.
Make sure to review the minimum and recommended system requirements for a smoother experience.

Test Schedule

• Week 2: December 19, 01:00 ~ December 21 23:59 PST

• Raids will be open until 1 hour before the session ends; after that, only the Hideout will remain available.

Week 2 Updates

• Strengthened Anti-Cheat Measures

  • To prevent disruptions caused by unauthorized programs, we have implemented new security solutions and enhanced detection patterns.

  • These improvements were applied late last week and resulted in retroactive sanctions on a total of 1,673 accounts. Additional processes have been established to enable faster and stricter responses throughout Week 2.

  • If you encounter a player suspected of using an unauthorized program, please report them via the official Discord channel with their account name and, if possible, supporting video evidence. Your reports greatly help us respond more quickly.

• Drops Event Closure

  • Due to participation far exceeding expectations, all prepared key quantities were fully claimed, and the Drops event has been closed earlier than planned.

  • However, playtest access continues to be granted in waves to users who applied through the Steam Playtest Request Access. Please check your Steam Library and linked email for updates.

• Additional Play Support Rewards

  • To compensate for the inconvenience experienced during the first week, we have prepared the following rewards for Week 1 participants. Rewards can be claimed from your in-game mailbox upon logging in.

  • Reward Details

    • Stygian Money Package

      • 50,000 obol

    • XCAL Weapon Package

      • Spear 3

      • Spear 3 5.56x45 Magazine x 3

      • Spear 3 Light Stock

      • Spear 3 Modular Handguard

      • Spear 3-XC Long Barrel

      • XCal Deheater

    • Gnosys Weapon Package

      • AKN-32-GS

      • AKN-12 5.45x39 Drum Magazine x 1

      • AKN-12 Custom Pistol Grip

      • AKN-32-GS Heavy Stock

      • AKN-32-GS Compensator

      • Prototype Curved Foregrip

    • Baehko Weapon Package

      • RDB

      • RDB 5.56x45 Magazine x 3

      • RDB Cutlass Pistol Grip

      • RDB Heavy Stock

      • RDB Long Barrel

      • Reinforced RDB Compensator

      • RDB Burst-Fire

We will continue improving the experience to provide a more stable and enjoyable test environment.
Thank you for your continued interest and support.

Thank you.

Hello Contractors,

This is the PUBG: Black Budget Team.

We have recently confirmed reports and monitoring results indicating an increase in unfair gameplay caused by the use of unauthorized programs within the Closed Alpha Test environment.

We are aware of several exploit cases, including abnormal inventory loss, being attacked by invisible opponents, and abnormal increased movement speeds.

Such actions seriously undermine the fairness and stability of the test.

We have taken immediate measures against the accounts identified so far, and we will continue to take action against any additional accounts detected moving forward.

The PUBG: Black Budget team maintains a strict enforcement policy against the use of unauthorized programs even during the test phase, and we are strengthening real-time monitoring and improving detection systems to prevent such activities.

If you encounter a player suspected of using unauthorized programs, please report the player's nickname and, if possible, related video evidence through our official Discord channel.

This will greatly help us respond more quickly and effectively.

We will continue to take proactive measures to maintain a fair testing environment.

Thank you.

Hello Contractors,
This is the PUBG: Black Budget Team.

The maintenance scheduled for today has been successfully completed as of 00:00 KST.

We apologize once again for the inconvenience caused by the recent frequency of maintenance.

In addition, we identified an issue where some users were unable to register their test keys due to a message indicating that the key had already been used.

This issue has been addressed through today’s maintenance, and we would like to provide the following guidance.

\[Test Key Information]

• Eligible recipients: Users whose previous test key was showed that it was already used and therefore could not be registered

• How to receive a new key: Visit the Drops website and click the “Claim Drops Reward” button as before to obtain a new key

• Availability: New keys will be claimable starting from December 13 (Sat), 07:00 PST

  • These keys are provided separately from the daily refreshed test key supply.

We have also learned that the number of players participating in the test has exceeded our expectations, revealing areas where our prepared environment was not sufficient.
We apologize once again for not being able to provide a more stable environment and will continue working to improve the service.

We are aware that, while announcements are being shared through our official community channels, important updates are not being displayed in real time for players who are currently in-game.

We sincerely apologize for this. Although this feature is not available during the current test, we are considering improvements so that important notices can be displayed in-game in future updates.

Thank you for your continued participation in the test, and we will do our best to provide a better experience.

Thank you.

Hello Contractors,

As more players have joined the test recently, overall service usage has increased.

To ensure we can support a larger number of players and provide a stable experience, we will be performing additional server stabilization work during the maintenance window below.

Please note that the game will be unavailable once the maintenance begins.

\[Maintenance Schedule]

• December 13, 2025 (Sat) 05:30 PST – 07:00 PST (1 hour 30 minutes)

This work is essential to provide a more stable testing environment.

We kindly ask for your understanding, and we will notify you again as soon as the maintenance is completed.

Thank you.

Hello Contractors,

Thank you for your interest in the PUBG: Black Budget Steam Playtest.

For those who applied for the Steam Playtest, here's a quick reminder on how to check your acceptance status.

How to Check

• Check your Steam library to see if PUBG: Black Budget has been added to your account.

• Alternatively, check your email linked to your Steam account for a notification.

If you've been accepted, you'll be able to download and play the game during the Playtest period.

If you haven't checked your status yet, please take a moment to do so using the methods above. We look forward to seeing you in-game!

Thank you.

Hello everyone!

The long wait is finally over — PUBG: Black Budget Closed Alpha Test begins today, in just a few moments!

You’ve heard the name whispered across the community: Coli Island.
Now it’s your turn to step into that world for the very first time.
The secrets buried deep within the island await your discovery.

Test Schedule

• Week 1: December 12, 01:00 ~ December 14, 23:59 PST

• Week 2: December 19, 01:00 ~ December 22, 23:59 PST

• Entries to Raids will close 1 hour before each weekly test session ends. Only Hideout will be accessible during the final hour.

How to ParticipatePlayers who applied for “Request Access” on the Steam Store page are being granted access in waves.
Check your Steam Library or registered email to see if you’ve been selected.

Notes
This build is an Alpha version, so technical issues may occur.
If you encounter any bugs or errors, please report them via the official Discord channel.
Make sure to review the minimum and recommended system requirements for a smoother experience.

The Closed Alpha is NDA-free, meaning you can freely stream, record, and share your moments,
from intense firefights to tense extractions and everything in between.

Now, we will see you soon on Coli Island.

Hello Contractors,

A big thank you to everyone who have applied for the Closed Alpha.
The response has far exceeded our expectations, and we deeply appreciate your support.

To honor the enthusiasm, Playtest access is now being granted via Steam.
Please check your Steam library or the email linked to your account to see if access has been granted.

Due to the extraordinary level of interest, we kindly ask for your understanding that not everyone can be invited.
We may also limit the number of participants throughout the test period for a better gaming experience. Access distribution may resume or end without prior notice.

If you haven’t received access, you can still earn test keys through Twitch and Chzzk Drops.
Drops integration site is now open, so link your platform and KRAFTON ID ahead of time to ensure you're eligible when Drops start. But please note that quantities are limited, and Drops may also end without prior notice.

• PUBG: Black Budget Drops Website: https://drops.krafton.com/en/pubgblackbudget

Thank you for your interest, patience, and incredible enthusiasm.
We hope to see you soon on Coli Island.

Hello Contractors, and welcome to the world of PUBG: Black Budget!

With the official reveal of the game, we’re holding our first external playtest - and applications for this Closed Alpha Test start today.

The test will run over two weeks, from Friday to Monday each week. Please refer to the schedule below for more details.

This Closed Alpha Test will run without an NDA, allowing participants to share, stream, and discuss freely.

• Main Test Sessions:

  • 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

• Regions: North America, Europe, and Asia

• Supported Languages: English, Korean, Chinese, Russian

• Mode: FPP only

This Closed Alpha Test focuses on:

• early-game systems

• combat pacing

• extraction balance

• player progression

Please keep in mind that the game is in an Alpha state - technical issues may occur. In such cases, feel free to report them via our Discord channels.
Make sure to check the minimum/recommended system requirements to ensure the best gameplay experience.

• OS: Windows 10 (Minimum), Windows 11 (Recommended)

• CPU: 6-Core Processor (Intel or AMD equivalent)

• GPU: NVIDIA RTX 2060 / AMD equivalent (8GB VRAM minimum)

• RAM: 16 GB

• DirectX: Version 12

• Disk Space: 30 GB

• Internet: Stable broadband connection required

Q: How will I know if I’ve been invited to Steam Playtest?
You will get a notification and an email from Steam. You can also check your status directly on the PUBG: Black Budget Steam store page.

Q: Is the test under NDA?
No. Players are free to stream, record, and share gameplay content during the Closed Alpha Test.

Q: Will there be other ways to join the test, other than by signing?
Yes! Once the test starts, players will be able to earn test keys through Twitch and Chzzk Drops. Since Playtest invites are sent out randomly, if you don’t want to wait, you can tune into our selected streamers to get a key.
To earn Keys, you must first link your Krafton ID to your streaming platform ID.

• KID Link Webpage[drops.krafton.com] (To be opened on Dec 10)

Please note: if you gain access through both an invite and key, you can only register the game via one method.
Streamer Keys may also run out quickly, so make sure to keep an eye out on eligible streams.

Q: What regions are eligible?
Steam Playtest access will be available to players in North America, Europe(including CIS), and Asia.
Players who receive a key via Drops may also be able to join from outside these regions, but due to network conditions, the experience may not be fully stable or optimal.

Follow us for the latest updates on PUBG: Black Budget!

• X: https://x.com/PUBGBlackBudget

• Discord: https://discord.gg/TsnS3UAPgM