Escape from Tarkov's wipe, originally slated for pre-New Year's, is now officially scheduled. The update, driven by a simplified Kappa container quest, will commence on December 26th at 7:00 AM GMT / 2:00 AM EST. Following approximately 8 hours of maintenance (though past updates have sometimes exceeded this), the game will launch version 0.16.0.0, with Tarkov Arena receiving update 0.2.5.0.
To offset downtime, 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 anticipated features are expected:
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Unity 2022 Engine Transition: A long-awaited upgrade, potentially impacting performance and stability.
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Weapon Recoil System Overhaul: A significant change with the potential to dramatically alter gameplay.
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New Weapons & Map Rework: The addition of weapons like the RPG-26 and a revamped Customs map are anticipated.
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Bug Fixes & Quality of Life Improvements: While addressing existing issues, the engine upgrade may introduce new ones.
The upcoming update promises substantial changes and improvements, though the full extent of its impact remains to be seen.