KRAFTON, Inc. has officially announced that PUBG: BLINDSPOT, the latest PC title from PUBG STUDIOS, will enter Early Access on February 5, 2026, at 6:00 AM CET via Steam. Designed as a free-to-play experience, the game embraces an open development model where community feedback will play a central role in shaping its future.
What Is PUBG: BLINDSPOT?
PUBG: BLINDSPOT is a 5v5 team-based top-down tactical shooter that combines fast-paced firefights with deep strategic gameplay. While presented from a top-down perspective, the game delivers the intensity, realism, and gunplay typically associated with first-person shooters.
Players must rely on teamwork, positioning, and tactical decision-making to outmaneuver opponents, creating matches that are as cerebral as they are action-packed. The blend of realistic gun mechanics and strategic oversight sets PUBG: BLINDSPOT apart from traditional shooters in the genre.
Early Access Improvements and Gameplay Enhancements
The Early Access build represents a significant step forward from previous demos. According to PUBG STUDIOS, the launch version includes:
- Improved UI and overall visual quality
- Refined control responsiveness
- Updated balance changes to enhance tactical depth
- A launch-ready foundation built for live service development
These updates aim to deliver a polished experience at launch while allowing room for continuous iteration based on player feedback.
Free-to-Play and Community-Driven Development
PUBG: BLINDSPOT will be completely free-to-play, reinforcing KRAFTON’s commitment to open and transparent development. Player input will be actively gathered and discussed through the game’s official Discord server, with plans for monthly updates following the Early Access launch.
Seungmyeong Yang, Production Director of PUBG: BLINDSPOT, shared the studio’s vision:
“Early Access will allow players to directly participate in the development process. Through free-to-play, open development, we aim to communicate closely with the community and complete PUBG: BLINDSPOT together.”
This approach positions the game as a collaborative effort between developers and players, with the community helping guide balance changes, new features, and long-term direction.
How to Stay Updated
Players can follow PUBG: BLINDSPOT’s progress by adding the game to their Steam Wishlist or following it on official channels. Doing so ensures updates on availability, new content, and major development milestones as Early Access progresses.
A New Direction for the PUBG Universe
With its tactical top-down perspective, competitive 5v5 structure, and free-to-play Early Access launch, PUBG: BLINDSPOT represents a fresh evolution within the PUBG franchise. By combining intense gunplay with strategic team-based combat—and placing the community at the heart of development—the game is shaping up to be one of the most intriguing PC shooter launches of early 2026.
