Escape from Tarkov's wipe, originally slated for before the New Year to coincide with an easier Kappa container quest, now has a confirmed release time: December 26th at 7:00 AM GMT / 2:00 AM EST. Following an estimated 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 compensate for the downtime, Battlestate Games will host a New Year's Special Twitch stream at 4:00 PM GMT / 11:00 AM EST. While the specifics remain under wraps, players can anticipate additional content reveals.
What's New in Update 0.16.0.0?
Version 0.16.0.0 reinforces that the full game release remains on hold, likely pushing into 2025. However, several significant updates are anticipated:
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Unity 2022 Engine Transition: A long-awaited upgrade, this engine switch should finally be implemented (though developer timelines aren't always perfectly met).
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Weapon Recoil Overhaul: A major gameplay adjustment with potentially significant consequences for player success.
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New Weapons and Map Rework: Expect additions like the RPG-26, alongside a revamped Customs map.
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Bug Fixes and Quality of Life Improvements: While the engine update might introduce new issues, several existing bugs are slated for resolution.
The overall impact of these changes remains to be seen, but the update promises substantial alterations to the Escape from Tarkov experience.
