Escape from Tarkov's wipe, initially planned 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 approximately 8-hour maintenance period (though past updates have sometimes taken longer), the game will update to version 0.16.0.0 (Tarkov Arena will update 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.
What's New in Update 0.16.0.0?
Version 0.16.0.0 confirms the full game release remains on hold, likely pushing it into 2025. However, several significant features are anticipated:
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Unity 2022 Engine Transition: A long-awaited upgrade, planned for 2024, finally looks set to happen.
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Weapon Recoil System Overhaul: A major change with the potential to significantly alter gameplay.
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New Weaponry: The RPG-26 is expected among other additions.
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Customs Map Rework: Prepare for notable changes to this popular map.
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Bug Fixes and Quality of Life Improvements: While the engine upgrade might introduce new issues, several existing bugs are slated for resolution.
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