※ This footage is from a version still in development and may differ from the actual game.
Designed as an FPP-first experience, PUBG: Black Budget is a tactical extraction shooter built around tension, survival, and the unknown.
You are a Contractor, a hardened veteran hired for a classified operation on an island at the edge of the world. Your mission is to recover top-secret technology from an abandoned research facility. But there’s a catch: the island is trapped in a time loop, consumed by a supernatural phenomenon known as the Anomaly. Extract artifacts, research your findings, and uncover the truth behind the black-budget initiative, SAPIENS.
In between missions, you’ll expand your personal Base, craft new equipment, and improve your character’s skills and proficiencies. Prepare to face PvPvE threats in an environment that grows more unpredictable with every loop – and the longer you stay, the harder it is to make it out alive.
2.5 × 2.5 km open-world island featuring varied biomes, points of interest, and underground facilities
Up to 30-minute sessions combining exploration, combat, and extraction
Persistent inventory: keep what you extract, lose what you bring if you die
Level- and squad-based matchmaking for up to 3-player squads and 45 players per session
Dynamic PvPvE encounters against other Contractors and various hostile entities
The Anomaly gradually shrinks the playable area, creating tense and unpredictable scenarios every loop
Difficulty scaling that increases with player level and time spent inside the loop
Three rival factions offering contracts, missions, and rewards tied to loyalty and reputation
Persistent character growth through skills, proficiencies, and upgrade systems
Customizable and expandable Base featuring crafting stations, stash upgrades, and facilities that provide income
Research station serving as a narrative and progression hub
Extensive weapon and gear customization including faction-exclusive items
Healing items and stimulants enhancing survivability and performance
Full character and equipment customization including appearance, clothing, as well as weapon and equipment skins