Escape from Tarkov's wipe, initially planned for before the New Year to coincide with a simplified Kappa container quest, now has a confirmed release time. The update will begin December 26th at 7:00 AM GMT / 2:00 AM EST. Following maintenance (estimated at 8 hours, though past updates have taken longer), the game will be updated 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. Details remain undisclosed, but players can anticipate additional content.
What's New in Update 0.16.0.0?
The 0.16.0.0 version number confirms the full game release remains pending, likely until 2025. However, several significant changes are anticipated:
- Unity 2022 Engine Transition: A long-awaited upgrade, though its implementation may not be entirely complete.
- Weapon Recoil System Overhaul: A potentially game-changing update impacting gameplay significantly.
- New Weapons: The addition of weapons like the RPG-26 is expected.
- Customs Map Rework: Expect substantial alterations to the Customs map.
- Bug Fixes and QoL Improvements: Numerous bug fixes and quality-of-life enhancements are confirmed, although engine upgrades may introduce new unforeseen issues.
The extent of these changes will be revealed upon the update's release.
