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

Escape from Tarkov's highly anticipated wipe, originally slated for before the New Year, is officially confirmed! The wipe, necessitated by a simplified Kappa container quest, will commence on December 26th at 7:00 AM GMT / 2:00 AM EST. Following an estimated 8-hour maintenance period (though past updates have sometimes 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 Twitch stream at 4:00 PM GMT / 11:00 AM EST. While the specifics remain under wraps, expect exciting new content announcements.

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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 that the full game release will not arrive in 2024, pushing it likely into 2025. However, this update promises significant changes:

Firstly, the anticipated transition to the Unity 2022 engine is expected. While planned for 2024, its implementation may face delays.

Secondly, a major overhaul of the weapon recoil system is anticipated, a crucial change impacting gameplay significantly.

New weapons, including the RPG-26, are also on the horizon. The Customs map will undergo a rework, introducing noteworthy alterations. Bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements are confirmed, although the engine upgrade might introduce unforeseen issues. We'll have to wait and see!