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During the new Escape from Tarkov wipe developers will show New Year special

Author : Eric Jan 20,2025

Escape from Tarkov's wipe, originally planned for before the New Year to coincide with a simplified Kappa container quest, now has a confirmed release time: December 26th, 7:00 AM GMT / 2:00 AM EST. Following approximately 8 hours of maintenance, the game will update to version 0.16.0.0 (Tarkov Arena to 0.2.5.0). Previous updates have sometimes exceeded this timeframe.

To compensate for downtime, Battlestate Games will host a New Year's Special Twitch stream at 4:00 PM GMT / 11:00 AM EST. While specifics remain undisclosed, players can anticipate new content.

What's in Update 0.16.0.0?

Version 0.16.0.0 signifies that the full game release remains pending, likely until 2025. However, several significant updates are anticipated:

Unity 2022 Engine Transition: A long-awaited upgrade, though its implementation may introduce unforeseen issues.
Weapon Recoil System Overhaul: A potentially game-changing adjustment to the core mechanics.
New Weaponry: The RPG-26 is a confirmed addition.
Customs Map Rework: Expect substantial alterations to this popular map.
Bug Fixes and Quality of Life Improvements: Addressing existing problems and enhancing the overall player experience.

The update promises exciting changes, but the engine upgrade could also bring new challenges. Only time will tell the full impact of 0.16.0.0.

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