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Steam News19 May 20262mo ago

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.

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changedNew perks for game editionsStarting today, Escape from Tarkov editions receive new bonuses in addition to what they previously provided.
changedNew perks for game editionsGroup bonus does not stack with other bonuses or with itself. For example, if players with Prepare for Escape and The Unheard Edition play together, each will receive 20% more XP. Same goes for a group of multiple The Unheard Edition players.
addedNew perks for game editionsApart from that, owners of The Unheard Edition now have an additional opportunity for customization - it now allows using clothing regardless of faction.
changedNew perks for game editionsThis feature applies to all tactical clothing, including items from BattlePass and Tactical Maps from EFT: Arena.
changedNew perks for game editionsThese additions will make upgrades more valuable without affecting gameplay during the raid in any way.
addedNew perks for game editionsNew bonuses are also available to players who already own the upgraded editions.

Escape from Tarkov changes

changedStarting today, Escape from Tarkov editions receive new bonuses in addition to what they previously provided.
changedGroup bonus does not stack with other bonuses or with itself. For example, if players with Prepare for Escape and The Unheard Edition play together, each will receive 20% more XP. Same goes for a group of multiple The Unheard Edition players.
addedApart from that, owners of The Unheard Edition now have an additional opportunity for customization - it now allows using clothing regardless of faction.
changedThis feature applies to all tactical clothing, including items from BattlePass and Tactical Maps from EFT: Arena.
changedThese additions will make upgrades more valuable without affecting gameplay during the raid in any way.

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 Edition - 7% XP bonus

  • Prepare for Escape Edition - 9% XP bonus

  • Edge of Darkness Limited Edition - 12% XP bonus

  • The Unheard Edition - 20% XP bonus, applied to all group members

Group bonus does not stack with other bonuses or with itself. For example, if players with Prepare for Escape and The Unheard Edition play together, each will receive 20% more XP. Same goes for a group of multiple The Unheard Edition players.

Apart from that, owners of The Unheard Edition now have an additional opportunity for customization - it now allows using clothing regardless of faction.

This feature applies to all tactical clothing, including items from BattlePass and Tactical Maps from EFT: Arena.

These additions will make upgrades more valuable without affecting gameplay during the raid in any way.

New bonuses are also available to players who already own the upgraded editions.

The Unheard Edition Sale

A special offer is available on the official website: a 25% discount for purchasing and upgrading to The Unheard Edition.

Please note that the permanent 50% discount for upgrading from the Edge of Darkness edition to The Unheard Edition cannot be combined with the current discount.

This offer is active until May 20, 7:59 AM BST / 2:59 AM EST.

Source

Steam News / 19 May 2026

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