Escape from Tarkov latest updates, patch notes, changelogs and announcements
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In-game survey and reward are now available NEW
Date: 2026-03-28 13:39:46
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 direction of ...
Patch 1.0.4.0 NEW
Date: 2026-03-27 16:15:20
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 player culling ...
Save up to 25% on Escape from Tarkov on Steam
Date: 2026-03-19 18:05:58
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 available...
Patch 1.0.2.5
Date: 2026-03-05 12:51:26
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 process of...
Tarkov Art creative contest
Date: 2026-03-01 13:25:29
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: SO4_xx;
2n...
In-game survey and reward are now available to players
Date: 2026-02-20 15:01:37
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 of the curr...
Preliminary roadmap for Escape from Tarkov for the first half of 2026.
Date: 2026-02-18 13:00:52
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Happy Lunar New Year!
Date: 2026-02-16 11:23:53
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 promises ex...
Escape from Duckov Bundle on Steam; Unheard Edition Discount
Date: 2026-02-10 18:06:22
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 combines t...
Patch 1.0.2.0
Date: 2026-02-10 07:59:02
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 mode;Added Ste...
New Regional Pricing for Players in Mainland China
Date: 2026-02-06 13:56:18
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 convenience.Prices in ...
Tarkov Art Creative Contest
Date: 2026-02-01 16:34:54
Don’t miss your chance to submit your entry for the Tarkov Art contest by February 15, 2026! Details are available here: https://www.escapefromtarkov.com/news/id/376In the meantime, we’re happy to share the creativity of the contest participants! See...
In-game survey and reward are now available to players
Date: 2026-01-30 14:04:18
A new in-game survey is now available for Escape from Tarkov players, focused on gathering feedback about in-game events. We want to better understand which events you remember the most, how often you'd like to see events in the game, and which direc...
Technical update
Date: 2026-01-14 11:45:17
The number of available spots on the Zubr at the Terminal has been adjusted:If there are 3 PMCs on the map, 3 spots will be available for extraction. If there are 4 PMCs — 3 to 4 spots. If there are 5 PMCs — 4 to 5 spots.Added an ability to transit a...
Tarkov Art Creative Contest
Date: 2026-01-05 16:46:39
Throughout all stages of development, the creativity and artistic skill of the Escape from Tarkov community have inspired us at Battlestate Games.
From full fledged comics and visual novels to joint collaborations and exclusive limited edition merch...
The TarkovTV LIVE New Year's Special is now live!
Date: 2025-12-27 16:50:20
The TarkovTV LIVE New Year's Special is now live on: ...
Patch 1.0.1.0
Date: 2025-12-24 13:23:30
We present the Escape from Tarkov 1.0.1.0 patch notes.ChangesPlayer matchmaking improvementsThe matchmaking system has been adjusted to reduce raid queue times and improve feedback and interface transparency during raid loading.Players can now see th...
Get ready for Christmas adventures in Escape from Tarkov!
Date: 2025-12-22 22:01:57
From December 22, 2025, 9:01 PM GMT / 4:01 PM EST until January 11, 2026, 8:59 PM GMT / 3:59 PM EST, all Escape from Tarkov editions and upgrades, including expansions, are available with discounts of up to 30%.Escape from Tarkov editions:Standard Ed...
New Year’s holidays on Twitch together with Battlestate Games.
Date: 2025-12-22 14:44:04
Tarkovians!The now traditional New Year's Twitch Drops Event will take place this year from December 22 3PM GMT / 10AM EST to January 4 3PM GMT / 10AM EST.We have listened to your requests and now Twitch Drops are available in both PVP and PvE Zone.D...
In-game survey
Date: 2025-12-19 14:38:46
A new in-game survey is now available for Escape from Tarkov players, focused on gathering feedback about story progression, the technical state of the game, audio performance, and the overall gameplay experience after release.You will receive a part...
25% off Escape from Tarkov: Standard Edition on Steam
Date: 2025-12-18 19:06:28
Steam Winter Sale is here!Escape from Tarkov: Standard Edition is 25% off. Left Behind and Prepare for Escape editions are also available at a discounted price.The offer is valid until January 5, 2026. Treat yourself or grab a gift for your friends!...
Balancing changes
Date: 2025-12-18 14:47:20
Balancing changes in Escape from Tarkov:All timers for waiting for information from traders in story chapters have been reduced by 25%:Falling Skies;The Ticket;The Unheard;The Labyrinth;Batya.The duration of most crafts in the Hideout that are requir...
Balancing changes
Date: 2025-12-17 12:20:28
Balancing changes in Escape from Tarkov:The cost of various items in Ref assortment has been adjusted....
1 000 000+ sold since 1.0 release
Date: 2025-12-15 18:32:51
Since its release, Escape from Tarkov has sold over one million copies.In the first month alone, players spent a total of 135,000,000 hours (or 15,410 years) in the Norvinsk region. This is equivalent to over 200 million full Customs raids, had each ...
Patch 1.0.0.5
Date: 2025-12-11 11:41:21
We present the Escape from Tarkov 1.0.0.5 patch notes.ChangesThe Winter season will be enabled on all locations after the full update of game servers and clients.Fixed the loading wheel icon showing throughout the starting mission;Fixed the camera lo...
Patch 1.0.0.2
Date: 2025-12-01 05:59:31
We present the Escape from Tarkov 1.0.0.2 patch notes.ChangesFixed an issue where an extra step animation played after sprinting;Fixed the character’s hands freezing after interacting with a weapon or using consumables and medical items in certain ca...
Steam Awards Nomination | Get Head, Eyes with Escape from Tarkov
Date: 2025-11-29 15:00:32
It's the Steam Awards 2025 time.Whether you are a newcomer or a long-time veteran player, Tarkov can be unforgiving! And despite all the hardcore challenges you continue supporting us and providing feedback!If you still feel like getting Tarkov’ed – ...
Technical update
Date: 2025-11-28 17:05:26
We have installed a technical update for Escape from Tarkov.Fixed an issue that caused an error during raid search and cancellation in some cases;Fixed an issue that caused a player to hardlock after placing weapons on the Hideout's ‘Weapon Rack’ and...
Escape from Tarkov Steam trading cards
Date: 2025-11-28 11:37:24
We're excited to share this with you!We've finished working on collectible cards for Steam. The collection includes stylish cards, foil variants, badges, emojis, and profile backgrounds — all made for gamers.And most importantly, you can already get ...
Release discounts are coming to an end
Date: 2025-11-27 16:18:08
Release discounts are coming to an end — upgrade your edition while the offer is still available!Escape from Tarkov is now offered with a 10% discount on the official website and a 15% discount on the Steam page.Please note that the ongoing 30% disco...
Twitch drops for subscriptions to streamers
Date: 2025-11-25 16:40:27
After reviewing all possible options together with Twitch, we have agreed that the best solution is to extend the SaS campaign and launch it immediately after the conclusion of the regular Drops campaign.We committed to running the program for three ...
Technical update
Date: 2025-11-21 10:38:10
We have installed a technical update for Escape from Tarkov.Fixed known issues with the game client crashing during launch;Fixed the lack of localisation for the option to switch between dialogue pages;Fixed incorrect volume of BTR shots on Streets o...
Technical update
Date: 2025-11-20 18:49:56
We have installed technical update for Escape from Tarkov.Fixed an incorrect calculation of the effect of inertia on character movement....
Community update
Date: 2025-11-20 15:31:32
Dear players!We continue to work on improving and expanding the game infrastructure, and we are grateful that despite technical issues, you continue to share your impressions of the Escape from Tarkov release!In the near future, we are planning a ser...
Balancing changes
Date: 2025-11-19 19:49:44
Balancing changes in Escape from Tarkov:Test Drive. Part 2 — the task can now be completed on Streets of Tarkov, Ground Zero and Interchange locations;Test Drive. Part 3 — the task can now be completed on Lighthouse, Reserve and Customs locations;Tes...
Technical update
Date: 2025-11-18 18:17:39
We've installed a technical update for Escape from Tarkov.Fixed an issue where texture quality was incorrect when the "Streets of Tarkov Lower Texture Resolution Mode" graphics setting was enabled after visiting Traders;Updated DLSS version. Please n...
Technical update
Date: 2025-11-17 09:22:11
We have installed a technical update for Escape from Tarkov.Fixed an issue with a broken character model appearing in the Hideout in certain cases;Fixed the game client freeze when switching to Trader interaction screen from the Hideout;Fixed the inc...
Community update
Date: 2025-11-16 16:27:39
Dear players!We thank you for supporting the project throughout all stages of development and testing, and for deciding to share this important event — the release of Escape from Tarkov — with us!Despite careful preparation, unforeseen situations may...
Technical update
Date: 2025-11-16 12:18:08
We have installed a technical update for Escape from Tarkov.Fixed issues with interacting with Jaeger;Fixed an issue where some users' item icons were displayed in low resolution regardless of their graphics settings;Fixed an issue where players coul...
Preoder rewards
Date: 2025-11-14 20:41:12
With Steam pre-orders launching yesterday, we want to thank every new PMC who joined us and helped bring the game into the Top 5 best-selling titles on Steam globally!We also want to confirm that all specific release bonuses will be available for Ste...
Key features of the release update
Date: 2025-11-14 18:16:00
With 1.0 update in Escape from Tarkov players can expect a large number of improvements, changes, and fixes that affect all aspects of the game.We have prepared the key points of the release version of Escape from Tarkov without revealing too much of...
Escape from Tarkov 1.0 Release Gameplay Trailer — Countdown to Release
Date: 2025-11-14 14:10:49
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Escape from Tarkov is available for preorder on Steam!
Date: 2025-11-13 11:53:59
Ahead of the release of Escape from Tarkov, we are pleased to announce the start of preorders on Steam.We are delighted to see the support and trust of over 1,000,000 players who have added the game to their wishlist! We are continuing with the final...
