Escape from Tarkov
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| Published | Kind | Announcement | Build |
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| News | Weekend XP bonus! If you haven't yet challenged Wedge and his squad in the dark corridors of The Lab, it's about time to do it! This weekend, XP earned from raids will be increased by 25% - both in PvP and PvE. This is a fixed value for all players and is applied instead of the edition bonus. The bonus will be available until July 27, 11:00 AM BST / 7:00 AM EDT. Please also note that requirements for "New Beginn… | — | |
| Community | New in-game survey A new in-game survey is now available, focused on small-scale in-game events. By small-scale events, we mean short-term events lasting a few days that don't introduce new gameplay content, aside from event tasks and their related characters and achievements. We'd like to learn how interested you are in this type of event, which rewards you consider the most valuable, and how you think this form… | — | |
| Community | Expansions Hub and TarCoin The Expansions Hub has arrived - an in-game store offering a more flexible selection of items than the “Expansions” page on the official website. Below are answers to some common questions about the Expansions Hub. What is TarCoin? TarCoin is an in-game currency used exclusively within the Expansions Hub. TarCoins can be found in raids. Once you successfully extract with them, they will automat… | — | |
| Game update | Patch 1.0.6.0 This update includes a number of technical components and changes required for the upcoming launch of the Expansion Hub. The Expansion Hub will not be available immediately after the update is installed, and TarCoins will not be converted to players' accounts at this time. We will announce the launch date of the Expansion Hub separately. QoL · Added the ability to search for tasks by name on th… | 24041807 | |
| Community | Battlestate Games is heading to ChinaJoy Battlestate Games is heading to ChinaJoy for the first time – the largest exhibition in China and Asia dedicated to computer games and digital entertainment, which will take place in Shanghai. Visitors will be able to try out Escape from Tarkov and EFT: Arena, ask questions, win various prizes, take photos and get exclusive comments from the developers from July 31 to August 3 in Hall 2, Stand… | — | |
| Community | An in-game survey is available A new in-game survey is available for players, focused on the Hideout and its role in character progression. We would like to hear your opinion on module upgrades, construction times, usefulness, and possible new features for the Hideout. Your responses will help us improve existing mechanics and determine priorities for future changes. As a reward for participating in the survey, you will rece… | — | |
| Sale | The Summer Sale has started! The Summer Sale is now live! Discounts are available for Escape from Tarkov editions and expansions: · Standard Edition - 25% off · Left Behind Edition - 15% off · Prepare for Escape Edition - 15% off · PvE Zone - 10% off Please note: since The Unheard Steam Edition bundle includes all the available editions, its price is also reduced for the duration of the sale. The special offer runs until J… | — | |
| Community | Preliminary update plan We present the preliminary plan for Escape from Tarkov updates up to Q4 2026: | — | |
| Community | Weekend XP bonus is active! The global XP bonus is back - it's time to set new records on Icebreaker! This weekend, XP earned from raids will be increased by 25% - both in PvP and PvE. This is a fixed value for all players and is applied instead of the edition bonus. The bonus will be available until June 15, 11:00 AM BST / 6:00 AM EST. | — | |
| Community | What is TarCoin? TarCoins have recently started appearing in raids, and during the latest TarkovTV we discussed the Expansion Hub and the TarCoin currency, which we plan to add to the game. Today we’d like to explain in a bit more detail what this is all about. TarCoin is a new type of in-game currency that will be used exclusively within the Expansion Hub. TarCoins can currently be found in raids, and we have… | — | |
| Community | Streamer Challenge has concluded. Time for the results! Congratulations to H4RD on a well-deserved victory in the #EscapefromTarkov Streamer Challenge! The competition was incredibly close, but in the end, they managed to come out on top and secure first place. As the winner of the challenge, they will receive a personalized streamer item created in collaboration with the Battlestate Games team. Also, we closely followed your reactions to the Stream… | — | |
| Community | Streamer Challenge has begun! Starting today and throughout the next five days, participants will receive tasks that award points upon completion. Objectives and scoring criteria will change daily, and you can follow the competitors' progress and the live leaderboard here: You can also tune in to the official broadcast. The hosts will break down the rules and details of the challenge, showcase participant progress, and run… | — | |
| Community | Weekend XP boost! There’s never too much XP. A veteran is just a little short of their next Prestige, while a new player has almost reached LL4 with Prapor. Some bonus would be great for both! This weekend, XP earned from raids will be increased by 25% - both in PvP and PvE. This is a fixed value for all players and is applied instead of the edition bonus. The bonus is available from May 29, 4:00 PM BST / 11:00… | — | |
| Community | Streamer Challenge Returns! Get ready for five days of intense competition and unique daily tasks for participants. Viewers can tune into live broadcasts and earn traditional Twitch Drops by supporting their favorite creators. You will also be able to follow participant progress and leaderboard standings directly on the official website. Who can participate: This time, we want to support smaller channels and the new wave… | — | |
| Community | Icebreaker Twitch Drops are live! Following the release of Patch 1.0.5.0 and the launch of the in-game event “Icebreaker”, a new Twitch Drops campaign is now live. For five days, viewers will be able to watch their favorite streamers in the Escape from Tarkov category on Twitch and receive various rewards. The campaign will run from May 26, 4:00 PM BST / 11:00 AM EDT until May 30, 4:00 PM BST / 11:00 AM EDT. All broadcasts and… | — | |
| Major update | Patch 1.0.5.0 In-game event “Icebreaker” and story chapter “Boreas” How did the Paradigm Shipping icebreaker end up trapped inside Tarkov’s blockade ring? What happened to its crew? Who is behind it all? You’ll uncover the answers by completing a new story chapter during an expedition focused on exploration and PvE gameplay. And if answers alone are not enough, the loot will make it worth your while. Icebrea… | — | |
| Community | New in-game survey A new in-game survey is now available for Escape from Tarkov players, focused on the side task system – additional trader tasks that are not part of the main storyline. Your feedback will help improve quest structure, variety, rewards, and the overall tasking experience. You will receive a participation reward in your in-game messages after completing the survey. Every opinion is important — th… | — | |
| Community | The Unheard Steam Edition is available! The long-awaited Unheard Steam Edition bundle is now available - you can add the ultimate edition of Escape from Tarkov to your Steam library! Key features of The Unheard Steam Edition: · Maximum stash size (10x72) · Secure container “Gamma” (3x3) · Access to EFT: Arena Ryzhy Edition · Increased standing with all traders · 20% XP bonus that applies to all group members · Ability to use apparel… | — | |
| In-game event | Patch 1.0.4.9 New perks for game editions Starting today, Escape from Tarkov editions receive new bonuses in addition to what they previously provided. Your active edition will increase the experience gain in raid: · Left Behind Edition - 7% XP bonus · Prepare for Escape Edition - 9% XP bonus · Edge of Darkness Limited Edition - 12% XP bonus · The Unheard Edition - 20% XP bonus, applied to all group members… | — | |
| Community | All the previews from TarkovTV podcast We've gathered all the previews shown on today's TarkovTV in one place. We hope it was interesting for you! Icebreaker Teaser Prestige 1-4 new requirements Full article on our plans for Prestige system: Profile selection screen with seasonal character Seasons modifiers Expansions hub Tarcoin WIP #TarkovArena QBZ-191 assault rifle New equipment pieces EFT Guncyclopedia End of Line New PMC appare… | — | |
| Community | Developer’s Diary: Prestige system We would like to share some of the survey results regarding the Prestige system, as well as outline the directions in which the system will develop in future updates. Since the introduction of Prestige, we have received a large amount of feedback. According to the survey results, 47% of players believe that Prestige should motivate players to reset their progress in exchange for valuable reward… | — | |
| Community | Next episode of TarkovTV broadcast on May 8! Watch the next episode of TarkovTV LIVE on May 8 at 5:00 PM BST / 12:00 PM EDT. The podcast will be focused on the current ongoing work and future plans. See you on stream! | — | |
| Community | ETS testing is back! ETS is now open to all game owners, including Steam users. With the start of this phase, the NDA has been fully lifted. You are free to share screenshots, record videos, stream, and openly discuss new features with the community. This new testing iteration includes: · Transition to a new Unity engine version to improve stability and performance, as well as enable new features in future updates.… | — | |
| Community | Developer’s Diary: Lighthouse In the second part of the "Diary" we'll discuss PMC spawn points on Lighthouse - a topic that has long interested the community and is regularly discussed on our social media. First, let's set the context. Lighthouse differs from other locations in that a significant portion of it is occupied by the water treatment plant controlled by Rogues - and the fire zones of their stationary weapons cove… | — | |
| Community | New in-game survey A new in-game survey is now available for Escape from Tarkov players, focused on gathering feedback after Patch 1.0.4.5. You will receive a participation reward in your in-game messages after completing the survey. Every opinion is important — thank you for helping us make the game better! | — | |
| In-game event | Patch 1.0.4.5 Changes · Improvements aimed at optimizing off-raid screens; · Increased the FPS limit in menus and added an option to adjust it in the game settings ; · Several changes to the animation system and audio engine to improve PC resource usage; · Reworked the architecture of post-raid systems to further reduce the time required to exit a raid and return to the menu; · As part of optimization effort… | 22866392 | |
| Community | Classic clothing sets are available on Steam Bundles of classic clothing sets are now available for purchase on Steam. From a battle-worn jacket to a light summer shirt, this is a wardrobe for any occasion. This offer is exclusive to Steam and includes a 20% discount. If any of the included clothing sets were purchased on Steam beforehand, the overall price of the bundle will be reduced accordingly. Time to embrace the ageless classic! US… | — |
Announcements are the developer’s own posts to the game’s Steam news feed: updates and their patch notes, in-game events, releases and sales. The important ones are marked on the players chart.