PUBG: Blindspot Is a New 5v5 Top-Down Tactical Shooter; Demo Available During February Steam Next Fest
KRAFTON has unveiled PUBG: Blindspot, a new 5v5 team-based top-down tactical shooter that draws inspiration from the fast-paced shooting and weaponry of PUBG. Once known by its internal codename “Project Arc,” this latest addition to the PUBG universe offers an accelerated, close-quarters combat (CQC) style with an emphasis on real-time line of sight mechanics, enabling players to coordinate instantaneously and effectively with their teammates.
Fast-Paced 5v5 Skirmishes
In PUBG: Blindspot, the unique gameplay twist comes from each player’s field of vision being shared with the entire squad, making non-verbal cooperation seamless. The action is frenetic, offering a variety of game modes:
Demolition Missions: Attackers attempt to breach a hidden Crypt and install a “Decrypter,” using grenades, explosive hammers, and creative infiltration tactics. Defenders must stall or eliminate the opposing team by blocking access and erecting barricades.
Team Deathmatch: A more direct firefight approach, played on smaller maps, which highlights the game’s immediate and punishing gunplay.
Wide Array of Weapons & Gadgets
True to the spirit of PUBG, PUBG: Blindspot includes an arsenal of familiar arms such as Mk14, AWM, and P90, each adapted for top-down combat. Additional gadgets and deployable tools—like Blue Zone Grenades, Reconnaissance Drones, Grenade Launchers, and Close Quarters Explosives—add variety to the moment-to-moment gameplay. Smoke grenades, flash bangs, and other tactical items also return, enhancing the depth of coordinated takedowns.
The game features ten unique characters, each with a signature weapon and specialized tool. Players can experiment with distinct loadouts to find a playstyle that resonates—whether that’s suppressive fire from an assault rifle, pinpoint takedowns with a sniper rifle, or area-of-effect chaos via a grenade launcher.
Demo at Steam Next Fest
Those eager to test their mettle won’t have to wait long: a playable demo for PUBG: Blindspot will be live on February 21, during Steam Next Fest. It offers:
Ten unique characters
Three Team Deathmatch maps
Four Demolition mission maps
PUBG: Blindspot is shaping up to be an exciting mix of classic PUBG-style weaponry and strategic top-down action. With the demo arriving soon, fans have a prime chance to experience the frenetic synergy and tactical interplay of KRAFTON’s newest entry before it fully releases.
What do you think of the shift from PUBG’s typical FPS approach to a top-down tactical style? Let us know if you’ll be checking out the PUBG: Blindspot demo at Steam Next Fest!
