PUBG: Black Budget will run a closed alpha on PC across two weekends in December 2025, PUBG Studios confirmed. The tests aim to give players an early look at the game’s first-person, PvPvE extraction loop on the island of Coli and to stress core systems like combat pacing, extraction mechanics, and hideout progression.
Closed alpha schedule
- Weekend 1 Dec. 12, 3am CT to Dec. 14, 1:59am CT
- Weekend 2 Dec. 19, 3am CT to Dec. 21, 1:59am CT
Those two sessions amount to six days of testing in total and will include environmental threats and raid content, from mutants to crocodiles and even flying bees.
Regions and languages
The alpha is limited to players in North America, Europe, and Asia. The build supports multiple languages including English, Korean, Russian, and Chinese. Players outside those regions will not have access in this phase.
How to register
Sign-ups are handled exclusively through Steam. To request an alpha slot follow these steps:
- Sign in to Steam via the client or a web browser.
- Search the Steam store for “PUBG: Black Budget” and open the store page.
- Locate the green Request Access button on the page.
- Click the button and confirm your request in the pop-up dialogue.
- Wait for a confirmation email or Steam notification if you are selected.
Requesting access does not guarantee a slot. Players can also earn keys by watching the test on streaming partners, with drops available on Twitch and Chzzk during select streams.
For technical details and the developer’s official requirements see the Steam store page.
Minimum and recommended specs
| Minimum Requirements | Recommended Requirements |
|---|---|
| Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | Intel Core i5-12400 or AMD Ryzen 5 5600 |
| 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| NVIDIA RTX 2060 8GB or AMD Radeon RX 6600 | NVIDIA RTX 3070 or AMD Radeon RX 6800 |
| DirectX 12 | DirectX 12 |
| 30 GB available space | 30 GB available space |
The closed alpha is first-person only. Matches are squads of up to three players with a maximum of 45 players per match.
What players will test
The alpha offers an early look at the extraction loop on Coli. Players will raid abandoned research facilities, scavenge experimental tech, and face both AI threats and hostile squads. There are hideout systems and gear upgrade paths to experiment with, plus boss and environmental encounters that change how a run unfolds.
PUBG: Black Budget is shaping up as another extraction-style shooter from the team behind PUBG: Battlegrounds. These alpha weekends are the developer’s chance to gather data on balance and server load before wider tests.
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