Escape from Tarkov Wipes Revamp for New Year Update

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 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 (Tarkov Arena 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. The specifics remain undisclosed, but players can anticipate additional content.

What's New in Update 0.16.0.0?

Version 0.16.0.0 confirms the full game release will not arrive in 2024, likely pushing it into 2025. Key anticipated features include:

• Unity 2022 Engine Transition: A long-awaited upgrade, though its implementation might introduce unforeseen issues.
• Weapon Recoil System Overhaul: A significant change potentially impacting gameplay significantly.
• New Weapons: The RPG-26 is expected among other additions.
• Customs Map Rework: Expect substantial alterations to this popular map.
• Bug Fixes and Quality-of-Life Improvements: While improvements are planned, the engine upgrade may inadvertently introduce new bugs.

The update promises exciting changes, but players should prepare for potential post-update challenges.