Escape from Tarkov's wipe, initially planned for before the New Year to coincide with a simplified Kappa container quest, now has a confirmed release time: December 26th at 7:00 AM GMT / 2:00 AM EST. Following an approximately 8-hour maintenance period (though past updates have sometimes taken longer), the game will update to version 0.16.0.0, with Tarkov Arena simultaneously updating to 0.2.5.0.
To keep players engaged during the downtime, Battlestate Games will host a New Year's Special on Twitch at 4:00 PM GMT / 11:00 AM EST. Details remain under wraps, but players can anticipate additional content reveals.
What's New in Update 0.16.0.0?
Version 0.16.0.0 signifies that the full game release remains on hold, likely pushing it into 2025. However, several significant updates are anticipated:
- Unity 2022 Engine Transition: A long-awaited upgrade, though its implementation might not be fully complete.
- Weapon Recoil System Overhaul: A major change potentially impacting gameplay significantly.
- New Weaponry: The RPG-26 is among the expected additions.
- Customs Map Rework: Expect substantial alterations to this popular map.
- Bug Fixes and Quality of Life Improvements: While the engine upgrade might introduce new issues, existing bugs are slated for resolution.
The extent of these changes and any unforeseen consequences will become clear post-update.
