Tarkov Wipe Unveils Festive Content for New Year's

Escape from Tarkov's wipe, originally planned for before the New Year to coincide with an easier Kappa container quest, now has a confirmed release time. The update will begin on 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 update to version 0.16.0.0, with Tarkov Arena receiving update 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 additional content is anticipated.

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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 features are expected:

• Unity 2022 Engine Transition: A long-awaited upgrade, though delays are possible.
• Weapon Recoil System Overhaul: A potentially game-changing adjustment to weapon handling.
• New Weapons and Map Rework: The addition of weapons like the RPG-26 and a significant rework of the Customs map are anticipated.
• Bug Fixes and Quality of Life Improvements: While improvements are promised, the engine upgrade might introduce new issues.

The full extent of the changes will be revealed upon the update's release.