Escape from Tarkov Unveils Holiday Wipe and Surprises

Escape from Tarkov's wipe, initially slated for pre-New Year's, is now confirmed for December 26th at 7:00 AM GMT / 2:00 AM EST, facilitated by 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 occasionally 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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What's new in update 0.16.0.0? 0 0 Comment on this What's new in update 0.16.0.0?

Version 0.16.0.0 confirms the full game release remains pending, likely into 2025. However, several anticipated features are expected:

Firstly, a long-awaited migration to the Unity 2022 engine. While planned for 2024, its implementation might be staggered.

Secondly, a significant overhaul of the weapon recoil system, potentially impacting gameplay significantly.

New weapons, including the RPG-26, are anticipated, alongside a Customs map rework. Bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements are also confirmed, although the engine upgrade may introduce unforeseen issues. The ultimate impact remains to be seen.