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LABS: ZOMBIE SURVIVAL 2.0 RETURNS

Hello Survivors! 


How have you been? There’s good news and bad news. The bad news is that the zombies have returned, still longing for your blood. However, the good news is that you can outsmart the zombies by utilizing tactical items and cooperating with your team, so never let go of hope! 


LABS: Zombie Survival 2.0 has returned with even more hordes of zombies!


We hope you survive the zombie invasion with either expertise or beginner’s luck. 

[h2]BASIC RULES[/h2]

  • Zombie Survival has a total of 10 stages that last 3 minutes each.
  • To get to the next stage:

    • Kill every zombie OR
    • At least one teammate stays alive until the very end.


  • Once a stage is cleared, you and your squad will have a 20-second break before moving on to the next stage.

    • Teammates who died in the previous stage will respawn and continue to the next stage as well.


  • The game will end as a Zombie Dinner if the entire squad gets wiped out.


[h2]ZOMBIES[/h2]

  • Zombies spawn once a stage starts.
  • As you proceed along the stages, expect more zombies, stronger zombies, and even special types of zombies!
  • The special zombies in Zombie Survival 2.0 are:

    • Zombies throwing Molotov Cocktails,
    • Zombies throwing Blue Zone Grenades,
    • Zombies holding grenades in their mouths (can only be killed by headshots),
    • And zombies with C4 attached to their bodies.




[h2]SURVIVAL COINS AND EQUIPMENT/ITEMS[/h2]

  • SURVIVAL COINS

    • Earn Survival Coins by taking down zombies.
    • The Survival Coins are stored in your inventory (Max. 999).
    • Players cannot drop Survival Coins.
    • Players who die and respawn for the next stage will have the amount of Survival Coins they had before they died.


  • EQUIPMENT

    • The basic set of equipment each player starts out with is:

      • Deagle
      • 60EA .45 ACP
      • Backpack (Level 3)
      • 1 Grenade
      • Anti-Zombie Table Leg

        • You can gain additional Survival Coins when you take down zombies with the Anti-Zombie Table Leg




    • Purchase various tactical items through your inventory with Survival Coins.
    • Stronger weapons cost more Survival Coins.


  • ITEMS

    • There are tactical items in Zombie Survival 2.0 such as:

      • Traps to temporarily stop zombies from moving,
      • Sticky Traps and Sticky Chemicals to temporarily slow down zombies,
      • Zombie Stun Grenades to stun zombies,
      • Healing Chemicals to heal you and your team,
      • Zombie C4, Can Bombs, Zombie Blue Zone Grenades, and Anti-Zombie Chemicals





[h2]SCORES[/h2]

  • Scores are cumulated by taking down zombies.
  • Check your current score anytime during the game by pressing the world map.
  • You and your teammates’ final scores will be shown after the game.


[h2]SERVICE SCHEDULE[/h2]

Zombie Survival 2.0 will run during the following period:


  • PC

    • PST: February 14, After live server maintenance – February 27, 4:30 PM
    • CET: February 15, After live server maintenance – February 28, 1:30 AM
    • KST: February 15, After live server maintenance – February 28, 9:30 AM


  • Console

    • PST: February 22, After live server maintenance – March 7, 8 PM
    • CET: February 23, After live server maintenance – March 8, 5 AM
    • KST: February 23, After live server maintenance – March 8, 1 PM



[h2]GAMEPLAY SETTINGS[/h2]

  • Only Supports TPP
  • 4-Man Squad Only
  • DBNO Disabled
  • Teamkill Disabled

[h2]NOTES WHEN PLAYING IN LABS[/h2]

  • LABS games do not provide XP or gameplay rewards.
  • LABS gameplay will not be reflected on the Career page.
  • LABS gameplay will not be reflected on Match History.
  • LABS gameplay does not support replay.
  • Zombie kills will not count towards BATTLESTAT.

[h2]BUG FIXES[/h2]

The bugs fixed for this year’s Zombie Survival 2.0 are as below.


  • The issue where the player coming in first place is not shown on the spectator’s screen
  • The issue where it says the stage is already cleared when you enter the waiting screen after completing a certain stage
  • The issue where one can levitate to inaccessible areas from certain areas
  • The issue where the visual effect is not visible when throwing Sticky Chemicals on the floor

[h2]INFORMATION ON LABS[/h2]

The current LABS started off as a system in which players can experience various experimental features and modes of PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS. Until now, we have operated various modes through LABS, but since LABS was originally developed for testing purposes, the current LABS service is limited to only one mode at a time. Therefore, when there is a new LABS mode in service, the previous LABS mode will be closed, which means that Intense Battle Royale mode will not be serviced during the service period of LABS: Zombie Survival 2.0. Intense Battle Royale will, however, return after Zombie Survival 2.0.


The good news is that as many players have been wanting to play Intense Battle Royale in FPP, FPP will be available for Intense Battle Royale in Custom Matches starting this month.


LABS and Arcade, both of which currently service modes, will be merged during the second half of this year. The Arcade will then be expanded to service multiple modes simultaneously. We are also considering making Intense Battle Royale available in the Arcade after the reorganization. Stay tuned for the changes since there is a chance we might add FPP to Intense Battle Royale when you see it in the Arcade!


Good luck, don’t get bitten, and remember to have fun.


PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Team





FEBRUARY STORE UPDATE 2023


Hello players!


Welcome to the second Store update of 2023. February’s Store update introduces you to the collaborative goods with Korean singer AILEE and a brand new Custom Lobby skin!


Your Shop will also be returning this February, so don’t let this chance to obtain discounted goods pass you by!


※ The Contraband Crates will take a break this February. Don’t be sad, though! The Contraband Crates for SPRING FEST 2023 have not left us yet. Please refer to the ITEMS AND SKINS END DATE REMINDER for details!

[h2]NEW ITEMS AND SKINS[/h2]

※ THE ITEMS SHOWN BELOW MAY REAPPEAR THROUGH OTHER IN-GAME PLATFORMS (SUCH AS THE WORKSHOP, YOUR SHOP, ETC.) AND/OR EVENTS AND PROMOTIONS EVEN AFTER THEIR SALES PERIODS.


※ The sales periods shown below are subject to change.

[h3]COLLABORATIVE SKIN: AILEE 2023[/h3]

February’s collaborative skin is with Korean singer Ailee who has always been a big fan of PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS!



ITEMS LIST


  • Set

    • Ailee Mega Bundle (2,290 G-COIN)

      • Includes bonus items: Ailee appearance, Ailee’s Pan, Aileeans Spray


    • Ailee’s Jacket
    • Ailee’s Leggings
    • Ailee’s M24




SALES PERIOD


  • PC

    • PST: February 14, After live server maintenance – May 9, 4 PM
    • CET: February 15, After live server maintenance – May 10, 1 AM
    • KST: February 15, After live server maintenance – May 10, 11 AM


  • Console

    • PST: February 22, After live server maintenance – May 17, 8 PM
    • CET: February 23, After live server maintenance – May 18, 5 AM
    • KST: February 23, After live server maintenance – May 18, 1 PM



[h2]HIDEOUT[/h2]
[h3]SCRAP BROKER[/h3]

This month’s Scrap Broker welcomes a brand new Custom Lobby skin, which will always be on sale!






NEW ITEMS

PRICE





Custom Lobby – Desolate Warehouse

500 Scraps






SALES START DATE


  • PC

    • PST: February 14, After live server maintenance 
    • CET: February 15, After live server maintenance  
    • KST: February 15, After live server maintenance 


  • Console

    • PST: February 22, After live server maintenance 
    • CET: February 23, After live server maintenance 
    • KST: February 23, After live server maintenance 



[h2]YOUR SHOP[/h2]

Your personalized shop with discounted goods is reopening this February!



SERVICE PERIOD


  • PC

    • PST: February 21, 6 PM – PDT March 14, 7 PM
    • CET: February 22, 3 AM – March 15, 3 AM
    • KST: February 22, 11 AM – March 15, 11 AM


  • Console

    • PST: February 22, 8 PM – PDT March 14, 9 PM
    • CET: February 23, 5 AM – March 15, 5 AM
    • KST: February 23, 1 PM – March 15, 1 PM



[h2]ITEMS AND SKINS END DATE REMINDER[/h2]

※ THE ITEMS SHOWN BELOW MAY REAPPEAR THROUGH OTHER IN-GAME PLATFORMS (SUCH AS THE WORKSHOP, YOUR SHOP, ETC.) AND/OR EVENTS AND PROMOTIONS EVEN AFTER THEIR SALES PERIODS.

[h2]WEAPON SKIN UPDATE[/h2]
[h3]CONTRABAND CRATE[/h3]

Catch [PROGRESSIVE] PHOENIX – M416 before the mythical bird flies away!


The unlockable cosmetics for [PROGRESSIVE] PHOENIX – M416 (MAX LEVEL 10) are as below.


Lv. 1: BASIC SKIN COSMETICS


Lv. 2: TOTAL KILLS BATTLESTAT


Lv. 3: INSPECT WEAPON ANIMATION


Lv. 4: UNCOMMON SKIN COSMETICS


Lv. 5: BASIC KILLFEED SKIN


Lv. 6: MAGAZINE / MUZZLE / GRIP SKIN


Lv. 7: LOOT CRATE SKIN


Lv. 8: RARE SKIN COSMETICS


Lv. 9: SPECIAL KILLFEED SKIN


Lv. 10: SCOPE / STOCK SKIN 



Please check out the January Store Update 2023 announcement for probabilities for weapon skins!


※ Scraps will NOT be provided in Phoenix Contraband CRATES. Instead, Scraps are obtainable through Phoenix Contraband TICKET SETS!





ITEM NAME

PRICE





Phoenix – Contraband Crate (Open 1)

Phoenix Contraband Ticket x1



Phoenix – Contraband Crate (Open 10)

Phoenix Contraband Ticket x10



Phoenix – Contraband Crate (Open 1)

Contraband Coupon x10






SALES PERIOD


  • PC

    • PST: January 17, After live server maintenance – March 6, 4 PM
    • CET: January 18, After live server maintenance – March 7, 1 AM
    • KST: January 18, After live server maintenance – March 7, 9 AM


  • Console

    • PST: January 25, After live server maintenance – PDT March 13, 9 PM
    • CET: January 26, After live server maintenance – March 14, 5 AM
    • KST: January 26, After live server maintenance – March 14, 1 PM



[h3]WORKSHOP: SPRING FEST 2023[/h3]

※ Due to legal regulations, the Workshop Loot Cache Packs are not available for purchase in Belgium and the Netherlands.


Workshop: SPRING FEST 2023 with the Azure Dragon and Black Tortoise weapon skins will be unavailable soon, so make sure to obtain the progressive weapon skins through Special Crafting!



ITEMS LIST


  • Set

    • SPRING FEST 2023 LOOT CACHE PACK x1 (250 G-COIN)

      • Includes bonus SPRING FEST 2023 TOKEN


    • SPRING FEST 2023 LOOT CACHE PACK x11 (2,500 G-COIN)

      • Includes bonus SPRING FEST 2023 TOKEN


    • SPRING FEST 2023 LOOT CACHE PACK x27 (6,250 G-COIN)

      • Includes bonus SPRING FEST 2023 PRIME PARCEL and SPRING FEST 2023 TOKEN


    • SPRING FEST 2023 LOOT CACHE PACK x55 (12,500 G-COIN)

      • Includes bonus SPRING FEST 2023 PRIME PARCEL and SPRING FEST 2023 TOKEN






SALES END DATE


  • PC

    • PST: March 1, 2023, 4 PM
    • CET: March 2, 2023, 1 AM
    • KST: March 2, 2023, 9 AM


  • Console

    • PST: March 8, 2023, 8 PM
    • CET: March 9, 2023, 5 AM
    • KST: March 9, 2023, 1 PM




SPECIAL CRAFTING CLOSING DATE


※ The Special Crafting – SPRING FEST 2023 tab will be accessible only until the following dates.


  • PC

    • PST: March 6, 2023, 4 PM
    • CET: March 7, 2023, 1 AM
    • KST: March 7, 2023, 9 AM


  • Console

    • PDT: March 13, 2023, 9 PM
    • CET: March 14, 2023, 5 AM
    • KST: March 14, 2023, 1 PM



[h3]CRAFTER PASS: SPRING FEST 2023[/h3]

Don’t forget to acquire glamorous Guardians costumes and Workshop materials from the Crafter Pass: SPRING FEST 2023 before it comes to an end!


※ The Crafter Pass: SPRING FEST 2023 will end on a Thursday instead of Wednesday due to shifts in the update schedule. Thus, you’ll be given an extra day to complete the missions for Week 6!



ITEMS LIST


  • Set

    • CRAFTER PASS: SPRING FEST 2023 ADVANCED PACK (3,500 G-COIN)
    • CRAFTER PASS: SPRING FEST 2023 TOKEN PACK (990 G-COIN)




SALES END DATE


  • PC

    • PST: March 1, 2023, 4 PM
    • CET: March 2, 2023, 1 AM
    • KST: March 2, 2023, 9 AM


  • Console

    • PST: March 8, 2023, 8 PM
    • CET: March 9, 2023, 5 AM
    • KST: March 9, 2023, 1 PM



[h3]STEP UP PACKAGE[/h3]
[h3]STEP UP 1) SPRING FEST 2023: WHITE TIGER PAN[/h3]

The White Tiger is planning to saunter back to the West, along with its Step Up Package. 







ITEMS LIST

PRICE

PURCHASE LIMIT





STEP I

White Tiger Backpack (Lv.2)

500 G-COIN

1 TIME ONLY



STEP II

White Tiger Helmet (Lv.2)White Tiger HeadSchematic x1Polymer x800

1,500 G-COIN

1 TIME ONLY



STEP III

White Tiger TopWhite Tiger SkirtWhite Tiger JacketVictory Dance 106Schematic x2Polymer x1200

3,000 G-COIN

1 TIME ONLY



STEP IV

[PROGRESSIVE] White Tiger Pan (Lv.1)

5,000 G-COIN

1 TIME ONLY






SALES END DATE


  • PC

    • PST: March 1, 2023, 4 PM
    • CET: March 2, 2023, 1 AM
    • KST: March 2, 2023, 9 AM


  • Console

    • PST: March 8, 2023, 8 PM
    • CET: March 9, 2023, 5 AM
    • KST: March 9, 2023, 1 PM



[h3]STEP UP 2) SPRING FEST 2023: PHOENIX CONTRABAND TICKET[/h3]

※ Due to legal regulations, the Phoenix Contraband Ticket Step Up packages are not available for purchase in Belgium and the Netherlands.


This is your last chance to obtain the Phoenix Contraband Tickets through the Phoenix Contraband Ticket Step Up package with discounts of up to 90%!







ITEMS LIST

DISCOUNTED PRICE

ORIGINAL PRICE

PURCHASE LIMIT





STEP I

Phoenix Contraband Ticket x10Scrap x100

200 G-COIN (90% Discount)

2,000 G-COIN

1 TIME ONLY



STEP II

Phoenix Contraband Ticket x20Scrap x200

800 G-COIN (80% Discount)

4,000 G-COIN

1 TIME ONLY



STEP III

Phoenix Contraband Ticket x30Scrap x300

1,800 G-COIN (70% Discount)

6,000 G-COIN

1 TIME ONLY



STEP IV

Phoenix Contraband Ticket x40Scrap x400

3,200 G-COIN (60% Discount)

8,000 G-COIN

1 TIME ONLY



STEP V

Phoenix Contraband Ticket x10Scrap x100

1,400 G-COIN (30% Discount)

2,000 G-COIN

UNLIMITED






SALES END DATE


  • PC

    • PST: March 1, 2023, 4 PM
    • CET: March 2, 2023, 1 AM
    • KST: March 2, 2023, 9 AM


  • Console

    • PST: March 8, 2023, 8 PM
    • CET: March 9, 2023, 5 AM
    • KST: March 9, 2023, 1 PM




EXPIRATION DATE


※ The Phoenix Contraband Tickets cannot be used after the date specified below. Make sure to use up your Phoenix Contraband Tickets before they burst into flames!


  • PC

    • PST: March 6, 2023, 4 PM
    • CET: March 7, 2023, 1 AM
    • KST: March 7, 2023, 9 AM


  • Console

    • PDT: March 13, 2023, 9 PM
    • CET: March 14, 2023, 5 AM
    • KST: March 14, 2023, 1 PM



[h3]PHOENIX CONTRABAND TICKET[/h3]

※ Due to legal regulations, the Phoenix Contraband Tickets are not available for purchase in Belgium and the Netherlands.


Phoenix Contraband Tickets that can be purchased individually will also leave the Store soon.


ITEMS LIST


  • Phoenix Contraband Ticket Set (200 G-COIN)

    • Phoenix Contraband Ticket x1 
    • Scrap x10 




SALES END DATE


  • PC

    • PST: March 1, 2023, 4 PM
    • CET: March 2, 2023, 1 AM
    • KST: March 2, 2023, 9 AM


  • Console

    • PST: March 8, 2023, 8 PM
    • CET: March 9, 2023, 5 AM
    • KST: March 9, 2023, 1 PM




EXPIRATION DATE


※ As mentioned above, the individual Phoenix Contraband Tickets will also not be available to use after the dates below.


  • PC

    • PST: March 6, 2023, 4 PM
    • CET: March 7, 2023, 1 AM
    • KST: March 7, 2023, 9 AM


  • Console

    • PDT: March 13, 2023, 9 PM
    • CET: March 14, 2023, 5 AM
    • KST: March 14, 2023, 1 PM



[h3]TORTOISE SPIRIT VALUE PACK[/h3]

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to gear up with the Tortoise Spirit – Groza and achieve supremacy on the battlegrounds!



ITEMS LIST


  • Tortoise Spirit Value Pack ($9.99)

    • Tortoise Spirit – Groza
    • Bonus G-COIN

      • PC: 1,050 G-COIN / Console: 1,100 G-COIN






SALES END DATE


  • PC

    • PST: March 1, 2023, 4 PM
    • CET: March 2, 2023, 1 AM
    • KST: March 2, 2023, 9 AM


  • Console

    • PST: March 8, 2023, 8 PM
    • CET: March 9, 2023, 5 AM
    • KST: March 9, 2023, 1 PM



[h3]COLLABORATION EMOTE: VICTORY DANCE – EMETSOUND[/h3]

The collaboration emote for Emetsound will soon be gone from the Store, so don’t let the chance slip away!



ITEMS LIST


  • Emote

    • Victory Dance – Emetsound (800 G-COIN)

      • Includes bonus item: Emetsound Spray






SALES END DATE


  • PC

    • PST: February 14, 2023, 6 PM
    • CET: February 15, 2023, 3 AM
    • KST: February 15, 2023, 11 AM


  • Console

    • PST: February 23, 2023, 8 PM
    • CET: February 24, 2023, 5 AM
    • KST: February 24, 2023, 1 PM



[h3]COLLABORATIVE SKIN: NEYMAR JR. 2022[/h3]

Don’t miss out on the chance to get your hands on the Neymar Jr. Gear and bonus items!



ITEMS LIST


  • Set

    • Neymar Jr. Mega Bundle (2550 G-COIN)

      • Includes bonus items: Neymar Jr. appearance, Neymar Jr.’s Backpack (Level 3), Neymar Jr. Logo Spray, Neymar Jr. 10 Spray, Neymar Jr.’s Shhh Ceremony Emote


    • Neymar Jr. Jersey Set (800 G-COIN)
    • Neymar Jr. Hoodie Set (990 G-COIN)
    • Neymar Jr. Weapon Set (1500 G-COIN)




SALES END DATE


  • PC

    • PST: February 21, 2023, 6 PM
    • CET: February 22, 2023, 3 AM
    • KST: February 22, 2023, 11 AM


  • Console

    • PST: February 21, 2023, 8 PM
    • CET: February 22, 2023, 5 AM
    • KST: February 22, 2023, 1 PM



[h3]PARTNER SKIN: FOREVER 2022[/h3]

Unfortunately, Partner Skin for Forever won’t be in the Store forever.



ITEMS LIST


  • Set

    • Forever’s Bundle (1340 G-COIN)

      • Includes bonus items: Forever Spray




  • Individual Item

    • Forever’s Dress (1000 G-COIN)
    • Forever’s S1897 (990 G-COIN)




SALES END DATE


  • PC

    • PST: February 21, 2023, 6 PM
    • CET: February 22, 2023, 3 AM
    • KST: February 22, 2023, 11 AM


  • Console

    • PST: February 21, 2023, 8 PM
    • CET: February 22, 2023, 5 AM
    • KST: February 22, 2023, 1 PM




Have fun shopping!


PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Team

PUBG's developers want to "popularise" games like Escape From Tarkov

Playerunknown's Battlegrounds has experimented several times with PvPvE modes, but it seems like the next project from developers PUBG Studios will mine the genre further. Specifically, the latest earnings report from publisher Krafton says the studio are working on an open world "extraction shooter".


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START VOTING FOR FAN ART CONTEST: SURVIVE!


Hello players!


We’d first like to thank everyone who participated in our third Fan Art Contest.


With the contest’s theme based on one of the most popular icons of PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS – the HELMET (LEVEL 3) – we’ve received many submissions from talented participants all around the globe! And of course, selecting the top five was extremely difficult as every design manifested outstanding qualities.


But without further ado, let us go ahead and announce the top five finalists. Out of the final five designs below, the final winner’s design will be nominated based on public vote’s results. The design will then be created and released as an in-game skin.


We encourage you all to vote for the Helmet design you’ll want to see and equip on the Battlegrounds! 


※ PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL DESIGNS SUBMITTED THROUGH EMAIL DUE TO ISSUES RELATED TO THE SUBMISSION PAGE HAVE ALSO BEEN RECEIVED AND INTERNALLY ASSESSED.

[h2]HOW TO VOTE[/h2]

  • ACCESS THE [2022 FAN ART CONTEST FINALIST VOTING PAGEand vote for one out of the five designs.

    • Make sure to select carefully as each account is given only a single chance to vote. You will also NOT be able to change your vote once you submit!



[h2]VOTING AND WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT SCHEDULE[/h2]

※ The following dates are subject to change. We will inform you in the event of schedule changes. 


  • PUBLIC VOTING PERIOD (VOTING PAGE OPEN PERIOD)

    • PST: February 8, 11 PM – February 22, 11 PM
    • CET: February 9, 8 AM – February 23, 8 AM
    • KST: February 9, 4 PM – February 23, 4 PM


  • WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT

    • PST: February 27, 11 PM
    • CET: February 28, 8 AM
    • KST: February 28, 4 PM



[h2]CONTEST PRIZE[/h2]

  • WINNER (1 PERSON)

    • 6,000 USD

      • The winner is responsible for the payment of taxes and charges applicable when receiving the prize.




  • FIVE FINALISTS (INCLUDING THE WINNER)

    • 50,000 G-COIN



[h2]FAN ART CONTEST: SURVIVE – FIVE FINALISTS[/h2]

AEON_GH**T / DAEHO1**3 / DORM**Z / K0**S / NERDPHO**A 

[h2]IMPORTANT NOTES[/h2]

  • All participants of [2022 Fan Art Contest: SURVIVE] should comply with the “Submission Guidelines” and the “Official Rules” shared via our prior notice. Find more details at [2022 Fan Art Contest: SURVIVE].
  • [2022 Fan Art Contest: SURVIVE] announces the five finalists, and the final winner will be announced once public vote is over.
  • Each account is given only a single chance to vote and you may not vote for more than one design. You will also not be able to change your vote once you submit.
  • The public will vote through PUBG.com, where the finalists’ designs are displayed, and the winner earning the highest vote will receive the prize money of $6,000.

    • We will collect the winners’ personal information such as name, phone number, account information, copy of identification card etc. used to send the reward and pay taxes and public charges (paid by the winner). Also, the winner will be asked to give consent to the collection and usage of their personal information. You may decline the reward if you do not agree.
    • If the reward is declined, the prize will be given to the next eligible entrant based on the announced judging criteria.


  • Winners may not be eligible to receive rewards if they fall under any of the following conditions:

    • A. The applicant’s contact information has been entered falsely;
    • B. Any taxes and public charges owed by you have not been deposited by the notified deposit period;
    • C. The winner does not meet the age-rating requirement of the game;
    • D. The recipient of the actual prize does not match the name of the winner; 
    • E. The winner does not submit the required documents or pay relevant tax by the notified period; or
    • F. The winner does not accept or reject the prize within the allotted time.


  • The prize will be given after the champion is announced(after the Fan Art Contest: SURVIVE is over).


Thank you.


PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Team

PUBG Studios is developing an Escape From Tarkov rival

February 9, 2023 Krafton has confirmed to The Loadout that PUBG Studios is developing its upcoming game Project Black Budget. The headline and body of this article has been updated to reflect this.


Publisher Krafton has revealed in its latest earnings report that one of its upcoming projects will look to capitalise on the extraction shooter trend, and it also confirms that PUBG Studios will be developing the project. Codenamed Project Black Budget, it could look to tussle with Escape From Tarkov and Call of Duty Warzone 2's DMZ experience.


In its previous earnings report in November 2022, Krafton revealed that it was in the process of developing Project Black Budget, which at the time it simply described as a new "PvPvE looter shooter". In this new report, Krafton confirms that this project will aim to "popularise the extraction shooter genre" by drawing on its experience with PUBG, suggesting it will be closer to things like Tarkov, Marauders, or DMZ than something like Destiny 2 or Outriders.


The logo for PUBG Studios appears beneath the description of Project Black Budget in place of the concept art that is shown beneath Krafton's other upcoming games. After spotting this, The Loadout reached out to Krafton for clarification as to whether this is indeed a new project from the PUBG developer, and received the following confirmation:


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