PUBG: Black Budget is an all-new extraction shooter from KRAFTON, the team behind the sensational battle royale title of a similar name. On December 12, the first Black Budget alpha started, prompting many to wonder how to access the event and try out this fresh extraction experience first-hand.
Below is a guide that outlines exactly how to get a Black Budget alpha key and start playing KRAFTON’s ambitious extraction title.
Get Your Alpha Key for PUBG: Black Budget
To unlock an alpha key for PUBG: Black Budget, you’ll want to head over to Twitch and start watching an eligible stream.
Once you’ve picked out a participating channel, you’ll need to watch it for 30 minutes to unlock a PUBG: Black Budget alpha key.
Before you get that far, you need to head to KRAFTON’s drops site and log in or create an account, then link your platform of choice and your streaming account to be fully eligible. It’s worth stressing that PUBG: Black Budget is exclusively available on Steam for now, so if you try to land a Black Budget code for PlayStation or Xbox, you’ll find yourself out of luck.
Alternatively, you can open Steam, find PUBG: Black Budget, and join the waiting list for a free alpha code. This is a much less reliable way to access the alpha, as you’re basing your application on luck and availability, rather than spending 30 minutes watching a stream to get a guaranteed drop.
Here’s the schedule for the closed alpha windows:
- Week 1: 12/12(Fri) 01:00 ~ 12/14(Sun) 23:59 PST
- Week 2: 12/19(Fri) 01:00 ~ 12/21(Sun) 23:59 PST
That’s about all you need to know about how to get a Black Budget alpha key on Steam – have fun!
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Grant has been gaming for 30+ years and in the industry for 10+. You'll probably find him playing a post-apocalyptic game or an extraction shooter somewhere.
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