Escape from Tarkov's wipe, initially slated for pre-New Year's, is now officially confirmed for December 26th at 7:00 AM GMT / 2:00 AM EST, coinciding with the release of a simplified Kappa container quest. The update will bring the game to version 0.16.0.0 (Tarkov Arena to 0.2.5.0).
Expect approximately 8 hours of downtime, though past updates have sometimes exceeded this timeframe. To compensate, Battlestate Games will host a New Year's Special Twitch stream at 4:00 PM GMT / 11:00 AM EST, featuring currently undisclosed content.
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The 0.16.0.0 designation confirms the full game release remains pending, likely pushing into 2025. However, several significant features are anticipated:
Firstly, a long-awaited migration to the Unity 2022 engine. While planned for 2024, its implementation might be staggered.
Secondly, a complete overhaul of the weapon recoil system is expected, potentially significantly impacting gameplay.
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, although the engine upgrade may introduce unforeseen issues. The overall impact remains to be seen.
