Escape from Tarkov's wipe, initially slated for pre-New Year's, is officially confirmed for December 26th at 7:00 AM GMT / 2:00 AM EST, due to 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. To compensate, Battlestate Games will host a New Year's Special Twitch stream at 4:00 PM GMT / 11:00 AM EST, featuring currently unannounced content.
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What's New in Update 0.16.0.0?
Update 0.16.0.0 signifies that the full game release remains pending, likely into 2025. However, several significant changes are anticipated:
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Unity 2022 Engine Transition: A long-awaited upgrade, although implementation may introduce unforeseen challenges.
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Weapon Recoil System Overhaul: A potentially game-changing adjustment to weapon handling and combat effectiveness.
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New Weaponry: The addition of weapons like the RPG-26 is expected.
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Customs Map Rework: Significant alterations to the popular Customs map are planned.
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Bug Fixes and Quality of Life Improvements: While addressing existing issues, the engine upgrade might inadvertently introduce new ones.
The extent of these changes and the overall impact on gameplay will be revealed upon the update's release.
