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

Escape from Tarkov's wipe, originally slated for pre-New Year's, is now officially confirmed for December 26th at 7:00 AM GMT / 2:00 AM EST, driven by the need to implement a simplified Kappa container quest. The update will bring the game to version 0.16.0.0 (Tarkov Arena to 0.2.5.0).

Expect approximately 8 hours of downtime, though past updates have sometimes exceeded this timeframe. To compensate, Battlestate Games will host a New Year's Special Twitch stream at 4:00 PM GMT / 11:00 AM EST. Details remain under wraps, but players can anticipate exciting new 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 on hold, likely pushing into 2025. However, several key features are anticipated:

Firstly, the long-awaited migration to the Unity 2022 engine is expected. While slated for 2024, its implementation may have been delayed.

Secondly, a significant overhaul of the weapon recoil system is anticipated. This change will likely have a substantial impact on gameplay.

New weapons, including the RPG-26, are also on the horizon. The Customs map will undergo a rework, promising notable alterations. Bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements are confirmed, though the engine upgrade might introduce unforeseen issues. Only time will tell the full impact.