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The Unheard Steam Edition is available!
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…
Patch 1.0.4.9
New perks for game editions Starting 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 Editio…
All the previews from TarkovTV podcast
We've gathered all the previews shown on today's TarkovTV in one place. We hope it was interesting for you! Icebreaker Teaser Prestige 1-4 new requirements Steam post imageFull article on our plans for Prestige system:[…
Developer’s Diary: Prestige system
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…
Next episode of TarkovTV broadcast on May 8!
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! [dynamiclink href="https://www.twitch.tv/battl…
ETS testing is back!
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…
Developer’s Diary: Lighthouse
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 di…
New in-game survey
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. Ever…
Patch 1.0.4.5
Changes Improvements 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…
Classic clothing sets are available on Steam
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% disco…
New clothing sets are now available!
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…
A new in-game survey is now available
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 curre…
Developer's Diary: Anticheat
Steam post image 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 amo…
In-game survey and reward are now available
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 de…
Patch 1.0.4.0
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 eff…
Save up to 25% on Escape from Tarkov on Steam
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…
Patch 1.0.2.5
Changes Adjusted 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 stati…
Tarkov Art creative contest
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…
In-game survey and reward are now available to players
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 raid…
Preliminary roadmap for Escape from Tarkov for the first half of 2026.
Happy Lunar New Year!
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 l…
Escape from Duckov Bundle on Steam; Unheard Edition Discount
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 shoo…
Patch 1.0.2.0
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…
New Regional Pricing for Players in Mainland China
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…
Tarkov Art Creative Contest
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/376 In the meantime, we’re happy to share the creativity…
