PUBG: Black Budget
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Project Blackbudget (PUBG: Black Budget) is an extraction shooter set on a mysterious 2.5x2.5km island caught in a time loop caused by a supernatural phenomenon known as 'The Anomaly.' Players, known as Contractors, infiltrate an abandoned research facility to recover high-value tech. The core gameplay loop revolves around strategically looting valuable items and successfully extracting before the island's dynamic shrinking zone, influenced by The Anomaly, becomes too dangerous. Unlike traditional battle royales, the objective is not to be the last one standing, but to successfully extract with loot. Sessions are designed to last up to 30 minutes, emphasizing careful planning and high-stakes decision-making within a PvPvE environment where players encounter both other players and hostile entities.
The gameplay in Project Blackbudget focuses on exploration and discovery, blending realistic gunplay with a first-person perspective. Players will face a variety of challenges including hostile entities and the 'Anomaly' itself, which increases difficulty the longer they remain on the island. The game incorporates persistent loot mechanics, meaning players keep what they extract and lose everything if they die during an infiltration. Progression is a key element, featuring base building and upgrades for crafting, stash size, and research stations, alongside a character progression system with skills, proficiencies, and perks. Players can also engage with three rival factions, each offering missions, loyalty rewards, and contracts.
Adding to the tactical depth are extensive weapon, gear, and cosmetic customization options. The game distinguishes itself from standard battle royales by prioritizing strategic extraction over pure combat, offering a unique blend of tension, looting, and survival. While the game features a shrinking map, it's integrated with extraction shooter mechanics, requiring players to make critical decisions about when to engage, when to evade, and when to extract. The game is currently in development by PUBG Studios.