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

By HarperFeb 02,2025

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

Escape from Tarkov's wipe, initially slated for pre-New Year's release due to a simplified Kappa container quest, now has a confirmed update time: December 26th at 7:00 AM GMT / 2:00 AM EST. Following maintenance (approximately 8 hours), the game will update to version 0.16.0.0 (Tarkov Arena to 0.2.5.0).

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 additional content.

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What's new in update 0.16.0.0? 0 0 Comment on this What’s new in update 0.16.0.0?

Version 0.16.0.0 confirms the full game release remains pending, likely into 2025. However, several anticipated features are expected:

Firstly, a long-awaited transition to the Unity 2022 engine. While planned for 2024, implementation may have been delayed.

Secondly, a significant overhaul of the weapon recoil system is anticipated, potentially impacting gameplay significantly.

New weapons, including the RPG-26, are also expected. The Customs map will undergo a rework, introducing notable changes. Bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements are confirmed, although the engine upgrade might introduce unforeseen issues.

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