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PUBG: Black Budget extraction shooter spinoff canceled
Krafton and PUBG Corporation have canceled the extraction shooter spinoff PUBG: Black Budget after several closed alpha tests. The developers stated that the current direction would not allow for a long-term enjoyable experience for players. The game was first announced in late 2025 and had undergone multiple playtesting phases.
Black Budget Joins PUBG’s Second Spin-Off Canceled Before Launch
Krafton has canceled its extraction-shooter spin-off, PUBG: Black Budget, before its launch following an internal review. The publisher cited that the game's current direction would not support a long-term player experience. This marks the second PUBG spin-off to be canceled, following PUBG: Blindspot.
PUBG: Black Budget Development Pulled by Krafton
Krafton has officially canceled the development of PUBG: Black Budget. The decision comes after a recent alpha test in June, indicating significant issues or a change in strategy for the project.
PUBG extraction shooter Black Budget canned less than a year from reveal, after Krafton decide it won't "deliver an experience players could enjoy over the long term"
Krafton has cancelled the development of PUBG: Black Budget, an extraction shooter spin-off, less than a year after its reveal. The company cited a lack of confidence that the game's current direction would provide a long-term enjoyable experience for players. PUBG Studios stated that lessons learned will be applied to future projects.
PUBG: Black Budget Cancelled, Krafton Pulls The Plug Over Engagement Concerns
Krafton has cancelled the development of PUBG: Black Budget, an extraction spin-off of PUBG: Battlegrounds, citing concerns about long-term player engagement. The studio is reportedly shifting focus to other projects, including the Subnautica franchise, while acknowledging the competitive landscape of live-service games.
PUBG: Black Budget Canceled, Joining Live-Service Graveyard
Krafton has canceled the development of its extraction shooter spin-off, PUBG: Black Budget, citing that it wasn't fun enough for long-term player engagement. This marks the second PUBG spin-off to be shut down, following PUBG: Blindspot. The publisher believes the live-service genre is challenging to succeed in, with many games failing to retain players.
Krafton pulls the plug on another PUBG game, Black Budget, less than a year after it was announced
Krafton has announced the cancellation of its extraction shooter spin-off, PUBG: Black Budget, less than a year after its announcement. The company cited that the game's current direction would not allow for a long-term enjoyable player experience. This marks the second PUBG spin-off to be cancelled, following PUBG: Blindspot.
KRAFTON ANNOUNCES 2026 STEAM PUBLISHER SALE
KRAFTON announced its 2026 Steam Publisher Sale, offering discounts of up to 85% on over 30 PC titles, including PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, My Little Puppy, and Dinkum. The sale runs through June 25th on Steam and also highlights upcoming games like Age Twisters and PUBG: Black Budget.
PUBG extraction shooter, Black Budget, gets a date for its second playtest
PUBG: Black Budget, an extraction FPS developed by Krafton, will hold its second closed alpha playtest from June 26 to June 29 for North America, Europe, and East Asia. Players can request access via Steam, with selected participants able to invite two friends. The game features a story-driven experience on a tropical island with up to 45 players and supernatural elements.
How PUBG is trying to win back the West
Krafton is implementing a two-pronged strategy to revitalize PUBG: Battlegrounds' appeal in Western markets, aiming to transform it into a content platform and a cultural icon. This involves expanding gameplay with new modes and user-generated content, alongside collaborations with Western artists. The company is also focusing on rapid prototyping for new games in the PUBG universe, learning from early access experiments.
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach sales top 2 million | News-in-brief
New Alinea Analytics estimates suggest Death Stranding 2: On the Beach has sold over 2 million copies, with 425,000 units sold in its first week on PC. In separate news, Krafton is shutting down its free-to-play PC spin-off PUBG Blindspot after only two months in Early Access, citing an inability to sustainably provide the intended player experience.
Krafton shutters free-to-play PUBG spin-off after two months, in line with policy of using Early Access to "quickly validate a game’s potential"
Krafton has shut down its free-to-play PC spin-off PUBG Blindspot after only two months in Early Access due to declining player counts. Despite the PUBG franchise achieving record revenues, the company is adhering to its policy of using Early Access to quickly validate game potential. The decision was made after player numbers dwindled significantly since its January launch.
PUBG's extraction shooter spin-off, Black Budget, is finally going to be playable next month
Krafton and PUBG Studios have announced that PUBG: Black Budget, an extraction shooter spin-off of PUBG: Battlegrounds, will begin its first closed alpha tests on PC in December. The tests will run from December 12-14 and December 19-21, available to players in North America, Europe, and Asia. The game is described as a tactical extraction shooter with PvPvE elements, focusing on exploration and discovery on a mysterious island trapped in a time loop.
