Escape from Tarkov Wipe Reveals Festive Surprises

Escape from Tarkov's highly anticipated wipe, initially slated for pre-New Year's, is officially confirmed! The wipe, driven by the introduction of a simplified Kappa container quest, will commence on December 26th at 7:00 AM GMT / 2:00 AM EST. Following an estimated 8-hour maintenance period (though past updates have sometimes taken longer), the game will update to version 0.16.0.0 (Tarkov Arena to 0.2.5.0).

Battlestate Games plans a Twitch New Year Special at 4:00 PM GMT / 11:00 AM EST to keep players engaged during the downtime. Details remain under wraps, but expect exciting announcements!

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Version 0.16.0.0 confirms the full game release remains on hold, likely pushing into 2025. However, significant updates are expected:

Firstly, the long-awaited transition to the Unity 2022 engine is anticipated. While slated for 2024, implementation may be staggered.

Secondly, a complete overhaul of the weapon recoil system is expected, a game-changing update impacting player performance.

New weapons, including the RPG-26, are on the horizon, along with a Customs map rework. Bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements are also confirmed, although the engine upgrade might introduce unforeseen issues.