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Krafton pulls the plug on another PUBG game, Black Budget, less than a year after it was announced

Krafton cancels PUBG: Black Budget, a second game to be shut down in less than a year.

By · Published October 2, 2026  01:39 UTC · Updated October 2, 2026  02:24 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: Krafton cancels PUBG: Black Budget, a second game to be shut down in less than a year.
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Less than a year after its announcement, Krafton has canceled PUBG: Black Budget. The exact reasons behind the cancellation are unclear, but the game's development team, Amsterdam Studio, is no longer working on the project.

Eurogamer.net notes that Krafton has canceled two games in less than a year, raising questions about the company's game development strategy. Kotaku also notes that the game's cancellation comes at a time when Krafton is facing increased competition in the gaming market.

The exact reasons behind Krafton's decision to cancel PUBG: Black Budget are still unknown, and the company has not provided any further information on the matter.

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Why did Krafton cancel PUBG: Black Budget?

The exact reasons behind the cancellation are unclear.

How long was PUBG: Black Budget in development?

Less than a year.

What other games has Krafton canceled recently?

Two games in less than a year.

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