※ This footage is from a version still in development and may differ from the actual game.About PUBG: Black Budget  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.Key Features   2.5 × 2.5 km open-world island featuring varied biomes, points of interest, and underground facilitiesUp to 30-minute sessions combining exploration, combat, and extractionPersistent inventory: keep what you extract, lose what you bring if you dieLevel- and squad-based matchmaking for up to 3-player squads and 45 players per sessionDynamic PvPvE encounters against other Contractors and various hostile entitiesThe Anomaly gradually shrinks the playable area, creating tense and unpredictable scenarios every loopDifficulty scaling that increases with player level and time spent inside the loop Progression & Customization   Three rival factions offering contracts, missions, and rewards tied to loyalty and reputationPersistent character growth through skills, proficiencies, and upgrade systemsCustomizable and expandable Base featuring crafting stations, stash upgrades, and facilities that provide incomeResearch station serving as a narrative and progression hubExtensive weapon and gear customization including faction-exclusive itemsHealing items and stimulants enhancing survivability and performanceFull character and equipment customization including appearance, clothing, as well as weapon and equipment skins