Escape from Tarkov Announces New Year's Update Ahead of Wipe

Escape from Tarkov's highly anticipated wipe, originally slated for pre-New Year's, is finally confirmed! The delay, attributed to a simplified Kappa container quest, is over. Battlestate Games has announced the wipe will occur on December 26th at 7:00 AM GMT / 2:00 AM EST. Following maintenance (estimated 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 under wraps, but expect exciting new content reveals.

What's in Update 0.16.0.0?

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

• Unity 2022 Engine Transition: A long-awaited upgrade, finally implemented. While this should improve performance and stability, it may also introduce unforeseen issues.

• Weapon Recoil Overhaul: A major gameplay change impacting weapon handling and combat effectiveness.

• New Weapons and Map Rework: Expect the addition of weapons like the RPG-26 and a refreshed Customs map.

• Bug Fixes and Quality of Life Improvements: Numerous bug fixes and quality-of-life enhancements are also planned.

The upcoming wipe and update promise substantial changes to Escape from Tarkov. Stay tuned for further details!