KRAFTON has announced the second closed alpha test for PUBG: Black Budget. Access requests for the test are now open on Steam. The event targets players in North America, Europe, and Asia.
The closed alpha test is limited to PC players on Steam with no non-disclosure agreement required for participants.
The closed alpha test is limited to PC players on Steam. There is no non-disclosure agreement for the event. Players can stream gameplay and share content without restriction. The invite system allows participants to bring up to two friends. These friends must have been on the player's Steam list for at least 30 days.
The first closed alpha test occurred in December 2025 reaching a peak player count of approximately 10,000 users.
The first closed alpha test occurred in December 2025. That initial playtest reached a peak player count of approximately 10,000 users. KRAFTON has not confirmed the specific schedule for the second closed alpha test. The friend invite feature might be disabled if server load becomes too high.
This announcement marks a continuation of the testing phase for the upcoming title. The open access model and lack of NDA suggest a focus on broad community feedback. The test expands on the initial December 2025 event by opening regional access to more global markets.
Source: PUBG
