Tarkov Wipe Unveils New Year's Surprise

Escape from Tarkov's wipe, originally slated for pre-New Year's, is now confirmed for December 26th at 7:00 AM GMT / 2:00 AM EST, facilitating a simpler Kappa container quest. The update will bring the game to version 0.16.0.0 (and Tarkov Arena to 0.2.5.0).

Expect approximately 8 hours of downtime, though past updates have sometimes exceeded this timeframe. To compensate, Battlestate Games will host a New Year's Special Twitch stream at 4:00 PM GMT / 11:00 AM EST, featuring currently undisclosed 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 until 2025. However, several significant features are anticipated:

Firstly, a long-awaited migration to the Unity 2022 engine. While initially projected for 2024, implementation may have been delayed.

Secondly, a complete overhaul of the weapon recoil system is expected, potentially significantly impacting gameplay.

New weaponry, including the RPG-26, is also on the horizon. The Customs map will undergo a rework, promising notable changes. Bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements are confirmed, although the engine upgrade might introduce new unforeseen issues. Only time will tell the final outcome.