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.