Escape from Tarkov's highly anticipated wipe, originally slated for pre-New Year's, is officially confirmed! The wipe, driven by the introduction of a simplified Kappa container quest, will commence on December 26th at 7:00 AM GMT / 2:00 AM EST. Following a roughly 8-hour maintenance period (though past updates have sometimes taken longer), the game will update to version 0.16.0.0 (Tarkov Arena to 0.2.5.0).
To keep players engaged during the downtime, Battlestate Games will host a New Year's Special on Twitch at 4:00 PM GMT / 11:00 AM EST. While details remain under wraps, the additional content is sure to be a welcome distraction.
What's in Store for Update 0.16.0.0?
Version 0.16.0.0 underscores that the full game release remains on the horizon, likely pushing into 2025. However, several exciting features are anticipated:
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Unity 2022 Engine Transition: A long-awaited upgrade, finally slated for implementation. While the developers aimed for this in 2024, the actual rollout might introduce unforeseen challenges.
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Weapon Recoil System Overhaul: A significant gameplay adjustment that will directly impact player performance and strategy.
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New Weaponry: The addition of weapons like the RPG-26 is expected.
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Customs Map Rework: Expect substantial changes to the popular Customs map.
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Bug Fixes and Quality-of-Life Improvements: Numerous bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements are confirmed, though the engine upgrade may inadvertently introduce new issues.
The upcoming update promises significant changes. Let's see how it all unfolds!
