Krafton Launches Closed Beta for PUBG: DED.NET in North America
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Krafton has announced the first closed beta test for PUBG: DED.NET. Scheduled from December 9 to 12, this test is open to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S users in North America, allowing participants to provide feedback on gameplay performance and server stability.
Closed Beta Test Details
Krafton, Inc. is set to conduct the first closed beta test (CBT) for PUBG: DED.NET, commencing at noon Central Time on December 9 and running until December 12. This test is specifically for North American console players on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Eligibility and Participation
To participate, players must be at least 17 years old and have an active PlayStation Network (PSN) or Xbox account. Selected participants will be chosen from applicants via the official website and will have the opportunity to invite friends to form squads for gameplay.
Purpose of the Test
This beta marks the first opportunity for players to experience DED.NET following its reveal at Gamescom 2026. Krafton aims to evaluate gameplay mechanics and technical performance while ensuring stable server operation and matchmaking under high user load.
Game Overview
Developed by PUBG Studios, DED.NET is a multiplayer first-person shooter (FPS) that reinterprets the survival and competitive elements from PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS. It combines gunplay with a roguelite progression system in a setting inspired by the 1996 region of Cascadia in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. Players will progress through a series of matches to grow their characters, adapting strategies to survive changing conditions.
Krafton plans to collect participant feedback through in-game surveys and the official DED.NET Discord channel, with intentions to expand testing regions beyond North America in the future. More detailed information about the test can be found on the official DED.NET website.