Escape from Tarkov

What is it like to set foot in Tarkov for the first time with an experienced veteran by your side?From October 9 to 14, starting at 8:00 AM BST / 3:00 AM EDT, watch new players find their footing in Escape from Tarkov alongside streamers in…

EXFIL Brothers ProgramAdded the EXFIL Brothers Program to the game. As part of the program, experienced players (Operators) can receive bonuses for playing together with friends who have just started their journey in Tarkov…

The Autumn Sale has begun! This is a great opportunity to get Escape from Tarkov at a special price or upgrade your current edition!The following discounts are available on editions and upgrades:Standard Edition — 25%Left Behind Edition —…

League SystemAdded a new competitive system – Leagues, available only for Seasonal characters. After your first raid, you'll be placed into a group of 50 players of your rank. Each group has its own leaderboard. Your position on the…

A new in-game survey is now available, focused on the Seasons system.We'd like to hear your opinion on the current Seasons system, individual seasonal mechanics and rewards, and understand what changes and features you'd like to see in…

Lighthouse reworkTo give players more control over the risks they face while moving through the location and reduce their dependence on random factors, the following changes have been made:Rogues have moved from the water treatment plant to…

Watch the next episode of TarkovTV LIVE on August 10 at 6:00 PM BST / 1:00 PM EDT.The podcast will be focused on the current ongoing work and future plans.See you on:

It's time to choose your modifiers and prepare to escape anew - Kord Breach season has begun!To celebrate it, we will launch a Twitch Drops campaign on August 5, where you’ll be able to earn a variety of in-game rewards.The campaign will be…

Seasons system and Season OneWith the release of Patch 1.1.0.0, the Seasons system has been introduced to Escape from Tarkov, along with the launch of the first season, KORD BREACH.Each season will introduce new rules, mechanics, rewards…

If you haven't yet challenged Wedge and his squad in the dark corridors of The Lab, it's about time to do it!This weekend, XP earned from raids will be increased by 25% - both in PvP and PvE. This is a fixed value for all players and is…

A new in-game survey is now available, focused on small-scale in-game events.By small-scale events, we mean short-term events lasting a few days that don't introduce new gameplay content, aside from event tasks and their related characters…

The Expansions Hub has arrived - an in-game store offering a more flexible selection of items than the “Expansions” page on the official website. Below are answers to some common questions about the Expansions Hub. What is TarCoin?TarCoin…

Battlestate Games is heading to ChinaJoy for the first time – the largest exhibition in China and Asia dedicated to computer games and digital entertainment, which will take place in Shanghai.Visitors will be able to try out Escape from…

A new in-game survey is available for players, focused on the Hideout and its role in character progression.We would like to hear your opinion on module upgrades, construction times, usefulness, and possible new features for the…

The Summer Sale is now live!Discounts are available for Escape from Tarkov editions and expansions:Standard Edition - 25% offLeft Behind Edition - 15% offPrepare for Escape Edition - 15% offPvE Zone - 10% offPlease note: since The Unheard…

We present the preliminary plan for Escape from Tarkov updates up to Q4 2026:

The global XP bonus is back - it's time to set new records on Icebreaker!This weekend, XP earned from raids will be increased by 25% - both in PvP and PvE. This is a fixed value for all players and is applied instead of the edition…

TarCoins have recently started appearing in raids, and during the latest TarkovTV we discussed the Expansion Hub and the TarCoin currency, which we plan to add to the game. Today we’d like to explain in a bit more detail what this is all…

Congratulations to H4RD on a well-deserved victory in the #EscapefromTarkov Streamer Challenge!The competition was incredibly close, but in the end, they managed to come out on top and secure first place. As the winner of the challenge…

Starting today and throughout the next five days, participants will receive tasks that award points upon completion. Objectives and scoring criteria will change daily, and you can follow the competitors' progress and the live leaderboard…

There’s never too much XP. A veteran is just a little short of their next Prestige, while a new player has almost reached LL4 with Prapor. Some bonus would be great for both!This weekend, XP earned from raids will be increased by 25% - both…

Get ready for five days of intense competition and unique daily tasks for participants. Viewers can tune into live broadcasts and earn traditional Twitch Drops by supporting their favorite creators. You will also be able to follow…

Following the release of Patch 1.0.5.0 and the launch of the in-game event “Icebreaker”, a new Twitch Drops campaign is now live.For five days, viewers will be able to watch their favorite streamers in the Escape from Tarkov category on…

In-game event “Icebreaker” and story chapter “Boreas”How did the Paradigm Shipping icebreaker end up trapped inside Tarkov’s blockade ring? What happened to its crew? Who is behind it all? You’ll uncover the answers by completing a new…

A new in-game survey is now available for Escape from Tarkov players, focused on the side task system – additional trader tasks that are not part of the main storyline.Your feedback will help improve quest structure, variety, rewards, and…

The long-awaited Unheard Steam Edition bundle is now available - you can add the ultimate edition of Escape from Tarkov to your Steam library!Key features of The Unheard Steam Edition:Maximum stash size (10x72)Secure container “Gamma”…

New perks for game editionsStarting today, Escape from Tarkov editions receive new bonuses in addition to what they previously provided.Your active edition will increase the experience gain in raid:Left Behind Edition - 7% XP bonusPrepare…

We've gathered all the previews shown on today's TarkovTV in one place. We hope it was interesting for you! Icebreaker TeaserPrestige 1-4 new requirements Full article on our plans for Prestige system: Profile selection screen with seasonal…

We would like to share some of the survey results regarding the Prestige system, as well as outline the directions in which the system will develop in future updates.Since the introduction of Prestige, we have received a large amount of…

Watch the next episode of TarkovTV LIVE on May 8 at 5:00 PM BST / 12:00 PM EDT. The podcast will be focused on the current ongoing work and future plans. See you on stream!

ETS is now open to all game owners, including Steam users.With the start of this phase, the NDA has been fully lifted. You are free to share screenshots, record videos, stream, and openly discuss new features with the community.This new…

In the second part of the "Diary" we'll discuss PMC spawn points on Lighthouse - a topic that has long interested the community and is regularly discussed on our social media.First, let's set the context. Lighthouse differs from other…

A new in-game survey is now available for Escape from Tarkov players, focused on gathering feedback after Patch 1.0.4.5. You will receive a participation reward in your in-game messages after completing the survey. Every opinion is…

ChangesImprovements aimed at optimizing off-raid screens;Increased the FPS limit in menus and added an option to adjust it in the game settings ;Several changes to the animation system and audio engine to improve PC resource usage;Reworked…

Bundles of classic clothing sets are now available for purchase on Steam. From a battle-worn jacket to a light summer shirt, this is a wardrobe for any occasion.This offer is exclusive to Steam and includes a 20% discount. If any of the…

Time to grab your bomber beanie and sport shades - the perfect accessories to match the drip of BEAR Three Stripes and USEC ScavTac. New clothing sets are already available on Steam. Dress sharp, move loud, and let the Scavs fear you.

A new in-game survey is now available for players, focused on the Prestige system. Your responses will help us better balance new Prestige levels, their difficulty, and the value of rewards, as well as improve the current system.You will…

With the 1.0 release we decided to slightly change our approach on how we communicate our efforts taken towards combating the cheater situation in Escape from Tarkov as well as the way we report the amount of users banned. What will change?…

A new survey is now available for Escape from Tarkov players, focused on gathering feedback about the story tasks. This is the second part of a survey series dedicated to the game's story.Your responses will help us determine the future…

Changes Multiple improvements aimed at optimizing client performance across all locations. The impact of these changes will depend on the player’s hardware configuration and in-game settings;As part of optimization efforts, an updated…

The Steam Spring Sale has begun! Escape from Tarkov: Standard Edition is available for purchase at a 25% discount, while upgrading to Left Behind and Prepare for Escape is 15% off.A 10% discount is also applied to PvE Zone and clothing sets…

ChangesAdjusted the game server launch mechanics to speed up the process of the creation of rooms for matches and getting players into the raid; Adjusted the raid completion mechanics and the display of post-raid statistics to speed up the…

Thank you to all participants of the Tarkov Art creative contest! We received a huge number of unique and atmospheric artworks — it was truly a difficult task for the jury to make their choice. It’s time to announce the winners! 1st place…

A new survey is now available for Escape from Tarkov players, focused on the armor system and its role in gameplay.We want to better understand what criteria you use when choosing armor, how useful it feels during raids, and which aspects…

The Year of the Fire Horse is upon us according to the Lunar calendar - a time that symbolizes momentum, ambition, and bold action. We wish you boundless energy and courage to try new things - both in our games and in life!This Lunar year…

A bundle featuring Escape from Tarkov & Escape from Duckov at a 20% discount is now available on Steam. Don't miss out on an opportunity to expand your library and try out two different approaches to the extraction shooter genre!The bundle…

Changes: Temporary collaboration event with Escape from Duckov: Players can take part in an in-game duck hunting task in Escape from Tarkov. After completing the task, players will receive a set of exclusive rewards in both PvP and PvE…

February 10th will mark the introduction of regional pricing for users from Mainland China. This new pricing will apply to both Escape from Tarkov and EFT: Arena, allowing local players to join our games’ community with greater…