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PUBG: Blindspot Hits Steam Early Access Feb. 5 as Free-to-Play 5v5 Tactical Shooter

Publisher KRAFTON says development will iterate in public, using player feedback to refine balance and features during an open-ended Early Access period.

Overview

  • The Early Access release on PC via Steam focuses on the core experience, with a 5v5, top-down, PvP tactical format.
  • Developers plan monthly updates, gathering input through the game's Discord and Steam community channels.
  • Compared with last year's demo, the build features upgraded UI and visuals, tighter controls, and revised balance.
  • Early Access is free-to-play, and KRAFTON plans to offer bundles and in-game items for purchase after the full release.
  • One outlet reports a 12 a.m. ET start time on February 5, a detail not widely confirmed in the announcements.