Escape from Tarkov's wipe, initially slated for pre-New Year's, is now officially scheduled. The delay, attributed to a streamlined Kappa container quest, has been resolved. The update will commence on December 26th at 7:00 AM GMT / 2:00 AM EST. Following maintenance (approximately 8 hours), the game will update to version 0.16.0.0 (Tarkov Arena to 0.2.5.0).
To compensate for downtime, Battlestate Games will host a New Year's Special Twitch stream at 4:00 PM GMT / 11:00 AM EST. Details remain undisclosed, but players anticipate additional content.
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Version 0.16.0.0 confirms the full game release remains pending, likely into 2025. However, several significant updates are anticipated:
Firstly, a long-awaited migration to the Unity 2022 engine is expected. While planned for 2024, implementation may have been delayed.
Secondly, a complete overhaul of the weapon recoil system is anticipated, a change with potentially significant gameplay ramifications.
New weaponry, including the RPG-26, is also on the horizon. The Customs map will undergo a rework, promising notable alterations. Bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements are confirmed, though the engine upgrade might introduce unforeseen issues. The overall impact remains to be seen.
