Tarkov Celebrates New Year with Holiday Wipe

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

Expect approximately 8 hours of downtime, though past updates have sometimes extended beyond 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?

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

• Unity 2022 Engine Transition: A long-awaited upgrade, though its implementation may introduce unforeseen challenges.

• Weapon Recoil System Overhaul: A major gameplay adjustment with potentially significant consequences for player success.

• New Weaponry: The addition of weapons like the RPG-26 is expected.

• Customs Map Rework: Expect substantial modifications to the popular Customs map.

• Bug Fixes and Quality of Life Improvements: While numerous bug fixes and quality-of-life enhancements are planned, the engine upgrade could inadvertently introduce new issues.

The extent of these changes and their overall impact remain to be seen.