Escape from Tarkov Unveils Exciting New Content for New Wipe

Escape from Tarkov's wipe, originally slated for pre-New Year's, is now officially scheduled. The delay, attributed to a simplified Kappa container quest, has been resolved. Battlestate Games confirmed the wipe will begin December 26th at 7:00 AM GMT / 2:00 AM EST. Following approximately 8 hours of maintenance (though past updates have exceeded this timeframe), 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 undisclosed, but players can anticipate additional 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 significant updates are anticipated:

Firstly, the long-awaited migration to the Unity 2022 engine is expected. While slated for 2024, actual implementation may vary.

Secondly, a weapon recoil system overhaul is anticipated, potentially significantly impacting gameplay.

New weapons, including the RPG-26, are also rumored. The Customs map is scheduled for a rework, promising notable changes. Bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements are confirmed, though the engine upgrade might introduce unforeseen issues.