Escape from Tarkov
Steam News 6 February 20263mo ago

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…

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addedFebruary 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.
changedPrices in Mainland China will be adjusted in the players’ favor in order to better reflect local economic conditions. The updated pricing policy will apply to purchases made via the official website as well as on Steam.
changedThe list below reflects the updated pricing for all general game editions in Mainland China:
changedPlease note that all upgrades and other game-related purchases are also impacted by regional pricing, but are not listed above. The complete list of price changes will become available on February 10th.
addedFAQNo. If you would like to utilize the new Mainland China regional prices, you have to create a new EFT account and purchase the game again, with the regional pricing model applied.
changedFAQYes. Similar to other regions, Mainland China regional prices will receive discounts proportional to the full price of the games.

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 Mainland China will be adjusted in the players’ favor in order to better reflect local economic conditions. The updated pricing policy will apply to purchases made via the official website as well as on Steam.

The list below reflects the updated pricing for all general game editions in Mainland China:

  • EFT Standard Edition: ¥199.00;

  • EFT Left Behind: ¥330.00;

  • EFT Prepare for Escape: ¥445.00;

  • EFT The Unheard Edition: ¥869.00;

  • EFT: Arena: ¥139.00.

Please note that all upgrades and other game-related purchases are also impacted by regional pricing, but are not listed above. The complete list of price changes will become available on February 10th.

FAQ

Can I change my current game edition region to Mainland China?

  • No. If you would like to utilize the new Mainland China regional prices, you have to create a new EFT account and purchase the game again, with the regional pricing model applied.

Does regional pricing in Mainland China apply to all products?

  • Yes, regional pricing applies to all game versions and other purchases.

Will regional pricing in Mainland China change over time?

  • Yes. Similar to other regions, Mainland China regional prices will receive discounts proportional to the full price of the games.

Does the new pricing apply to Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan?

  • No. Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan are not included in the Mainland China region.

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Steam News / 6 February 2026

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