How To Sign Up for the PUBG Black Budget Closed Alpha Test

Another one.

PUBG: Black Budget Screenshot
Image via KRAFTON

It doesn’t seem that extraction shooters are going away anytime soon, especially after the massive success of ARC Raiders. KRAFTON is now dipping its toes into the genre as well with the announcement of PUBG: Black Budget, a first-person tactical extraction shooter with a closed alpha test starting soon.

Recommended Videos

Here is how you can sign up for the Closed Alpha Test for PUBG: Black Budget to try out the game and provide feedback to the developers.

Sign Up for the PUBG Black Budget Closed Alpha Test

To sign up for the PUBG: Black Budget Closed Alpha Test, head over to its official Steam store page and click on the Request Access button:

If you’re selected for the playtest, you will receive a confirmation email, and the playtest copy will be added to your Steam library.

Here are a few more facts confirmed about the upcoming Playtest:

  • Regions: North America, Europe, and Asia.
  • Supported Languages: English, Korean, Chinese, and Russian.
  • Mode: FPP only.
  • Platform: PC only (through Steam).

The main focus of the test revolves around early-game systems, combat pacing, extraction balance, and player progression. Since this is an alpha release, bugs and technical issues are to be expected.

PUBG Black Budget Closed Alpha Test Schedule

The playtest will be available for two weeks during the weekend in December:

  • Week 1: December 12, 2025 (Fri) 01:00 ~ December 14 (Sun) 23:59 PST
  • Week 2: December 19, 2025 (Fri) 01:00 ~ December 21 (Sun) 23:59 PST

So around six days in total.

PUBG Black Budget Closed Alpha Test System Requirements

Minimum
OSWindows 10 /11 – 64-Bit
CPU6-Core Processor (Intel or AMD equivalent)
RAM16 GB
GPUNVIDIA RTX 2060 / AMD equivalent (8GB VRAM minimum)
DirectXVersion 12
Storage30 GB

There will be no NDA for this playtest, and you’re allowed to stream, record, and share gameplay. Additionally, when the test goes live, you’ll have the opportunity to earn a guaranteed invite through Twitch and Chzzk through drops.

If you’d like to see more helpful guides, news, or features from Prima Games, please consider adding us to your preferred sources.

Ali Hashmi

Ali Hashmi is a games journalist, reviewer, and guides writer with over eight years of experience covering the gaming industry across news, reviews, features, walkthroughs, and technical guides. He currently writes for Prima Games and GTA 6 Bible, and has previously contributed to Dot Esports, WhatIfGaming, GameTyrant, and The OuterHaven. With a background in Computer Science and years spent covering PC gaming, Ali has developed a strong focus on performance analysis, optimization, troubleshooting, and in-depth game coverage alongside traditional reviews and features. A longtime fan of action games, Ali spends most of his time obsessing over stylish combat systems, difficult boss fights, immersive sims, and retro shooters that feel like they were pulled straight out of the late ‘90s. When he isn’t replaying Dark Souls for the hundredth time or climbing Ascension levels in Slay the Spire, he’s usually hunting for the next indie game to recommend to everyone around him. His coverage regularly includes AAA releases, indie games, Soulslikes, survival titles, live service games, and technical PC focused guides.

More Stories by Ali Hashmi