Free to Boost-Join PUBG: Black Budget 2nd Closed Alpha Test

Quick Guide

If you plan to participate in the PUBG: Black Budget Playtest, pay attention to the following reminders to help you get the best experience:

• Head to the PUBG: Black Budget Steam store page and click "Request Playtest".
• Install GearUP ahead of time to boost PUBG: Black Budget for FREE, ensuring you a smooth, lag-free experience during the playtest.
• Prepare your PC and update drivers.
• Remember the test runs only on PC, and only in FPP mode.

PUBG: Black Budget, the brand-new extraction shooter from PUBG Studios, has officially emerged into public view with 2nd Closed Alpha Test. Defined by agile high-speed movement, a brooding dark atmosphere, intense PvPvE combat, and looting gameplay set within dynamically collapsing districts, it has quickly become a highly anticipated title among players worldwide.

"How do I qualify for the 2nd Closed Alpha Test?"

This guide explains exactly that --- how to join, how to get invited, what to prepare, and how to play smoothly even if you're not close to the game's Korean servers.

What Is Closed Alpha Test(Playtest)?

The closed alpha test is the public hands-on session for PUBG: Black Budget. It's not a full release. It's not even early access. It's a limited test with limited slots.

Why it matters:

• You get to play the game before everyone else.
• No NDA this time. You can stream, record, clip, and share.
• Developers gather feedback directly from players.

For fans of extraction shooters, this is the moment to jump in early.

Closed Alpha Test Schedule

• June 26 (Fri) 17:00 ~ June 29 (Mon) 17:00 (UTC+9)

Although is short, but that's typical for a closed alpha test. Enough time to test servers, weapons, and the overall flow of the game.

How to Join the Closed Alpha Test?

Head to the PUBG: Black Budget Steam store page and click "Request Playtest." If selected, you'll receive a notification and email from Steam. You can also check your status directly on the store page.

Who can Join the Closed Alpha Test?

This is a global test open to players across major regions. We aim to invite as many players as possible, though some limitations may apply due to technical or regional constraints.

• Regions: North America, Europe, and Asia
• Supported Languages: English, Korean, Chinese, Russian, Turkish
• Platform: PC (Steam)

What to Prepare for the Black Budget Playtest?

System Requirements - Make Sure Your PC Is Ready

PUBG: Black Budget isn't a lightweight title. Before the closed alpha test begins, double-check your system. The game needs modern hardware to run smoothly.

Minimum Requirements

• OS: Windows 11 (Minimum)
• CPU: 6-Core Processor (Intel® Core™ i5-8400, AMD Ryzen 5 2600 equivalent)
• RAM: 16 GB
• GPU: NVIDIA RTX 2060 / AMD AMD Radeon RX 6600 (8GB VRAM minimum)
• DirectX: 12
• Disk Space: 30 GB
• Internet: Stable broadband connection required

If your PC matches the recommended specs, you'll enjoy smoother combat and better stability during the closed alpha test.

Important: Servers Are Located in South Korea

Here's the part many players overlook.

Although the closed alpha test is open to multiple regions --- including North America, Europe, and Asia --- the actual test servers are hosted in South Korea.

This matters for players outside Korea, because:

• Latency will be higher
• Hit-registration may feel inconsistent
• Rubber-banding can appear
• Extraction fights may become unfair
• PvPvE encounters may feel delayed

Even players in nearby regions like SEA or Japan may notice lag spikes due to the distance to Korea.

So, you’ll need GearUP — it automatically adjusts your connection so data is sent to the server more quickly and stably, lowering your ping in Black Budget and giving you a relatively stable, smooth experience even when connecting across regions. The biggest benefit of GearUP is that players don’t have to spend time tweaking network settings; it’s simple and easy to use, and after one-click acceleration you can just focus on the match.

Follow the steps below and you’ll find GearUP is extremely simple to use:

Step 1: Click this button to download GearUP.

Step 2: Search for PUBG Black Budget.

Step 3: Choose a server; “Auto” means GearUP will automatically connect you to the best server.

Step 4: Start acceleration, then launch the game — you can view real-time network changes through GearUP.

The closed alpha test is your first real chance to see what PUBG's new extraction shooter feels like. If you love tense firefights, tactical looting, and risky extractions, this is definitely worth trying.