BR1: Infinite is an upcoming extraction shooter from Bravo Ready Studios, a Montreal-based indie studio, currently in closed beta and accessible only to players who receive an invitation code. The game is PC-only and invite-only, with a limited number of spots advertised per post. It is described as the first real-money extraction shooter, with Bravo Ready itself calling itself a private studio that develops and invests in gaming, gambling, and consumer tech.

The core hook is that players are paid real money for their performance: Polygon reports players can earn cash based on kills and successful extractions, while Eurogamer cites reported figures of $10 an hour and $1 per kill. However, playing isn't free. According to Polygon, spawning into a match on a 'risk server' costs a fee ranging from $0.25 to $5, and Eurogamer notes spawning can cost $1. If a player dies, they must pay the spawn fee again to re-enter. Free servers exist for practice and leveling up without financial risk, according to Polygon.

Players who join the closed beta reportedly receive a $5 bonus, per Polygon, and Eurogamer adds that the team claims to have paid out more than $100,000 to testers so far, some of whom get free spawns as part of testing arrangements. Polygon reports that withdrawals are only possible once a player's balance exceeds $25. Gameplay itself is reportedly simple, with Eurogamer describing players controlling droids or apes across basic maps, and monetization also extending to trading operatives and skins.

The game has drawn scrutiny over its gambling-like mechanics and cheating risks. Both outlets note that the real-money stakes make cheating, boosting, and exploits a serious concern — Polygon points out that even major titles like Fortnite and Call of Duty struggle to control cheating, raising doubts about a smaller studio's ability to prevent it. Eurogamer adds that there appears to be no obvious age verification or gate to prevent underage players from accessing a game built around pay-to-win-like mechanics.

Despite the concerns, interest in BR1: Infinite has grown quickly. Both sources note the game's Discord server has attracted nearly 40,000 members, and Polygon reports many players on X have expressed interest in obtaining a beta invite. Eurogamer notes the studio is backed by investors including PUBG publisher Krafton, Solana Ventures, and 6MV, and that Bravo Ready's social media presence dates back to 2011, though the account has undergone multiple name changes, with the most recent shift around 2022 coinciding with the studio's move into releasing games. Eurogamer also notes that skepticism about the project has circulated online for a couple of years, even as the game only recently gained wider attention.