Escape from Tarkov Devs Unveil New Year Surprises in Latest Wipe

Escape from Tarkov's highly anticipated wipe, initially slated for pre-New Year's release due to a simplified Kappa container quest, now has a confirmed launch time. The wipe will commence on December 26th at 7:00 AM GMT / 2:00 AM EST. Following maintenance, the game will update to version 0.16.0.0 (Tarkov Arena to 0.2.5.0).

Expect approximately 8 hours of downtime, though past updates have sometimes exceeded this timeframe. To compensate, Battlestate Games will host a New Year's Special Twitch stream at 4:00 PM GMT / 11:00 AM EST. While specifics remain undisclosed, players can anticipate additional content.

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What's new in update 0.16.0.0?

What's new in update 0.16.0.0?

Version 0.16.0.0 confirms the full game release remains pending, likely pushing into 2025. However, several significant features are anticipated:

Firstly, a long-awaited transition to the Unity 2022 engine is expected. While initially planned for 2024, implementation may have been delayed.

Secondly, a complete overhaul of the weapon recoil system is anticipated, a potentially game-changing update.

New weaponry, including the RPG-26, is also expected. The Customs map will undergo a rework, promising notable alterations. Bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements are confirmed, although the engine upgrade might introduce unforeseen issues. Only time will tell the full impact.