Escape from Tarkov's wipe, originally slated for pre-New Year's, is now officially confirmed for December 26th at 7:00 AM GMT / 2:00 AM EST, due to a special, easier Kappa container quest. The update will bring the game to version 0.16.0.0 (Tarkov Arena to 0.2.5.0).
Expect approximately 8 hours of downtime, though past updates have sometimes taken longer. To compensate, Battlestate Games will host a New Year's Special Twitch stream at 4:00 PM GMT / 11:00 AM EST, featuring currently undisclosed content.
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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 the full game release remains on hold, likely until 2025. However, several significant changes are anticipated:
Firstly, a long-awaited transition to the Unity 2022 engine is expected. While initially planned for earlier, this upgrade may finally arrive.
Secondly, a complete overhaul of the weapon recoil system is anticipated, potentially significantly impacting gameplay.
New weapons, including the RPG-26, are also rumored. The Customs map is slated for a rework, promising interesting alterations. Bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements are confirmed, though the engine upgrade might introduce unforeseen issues. We'll have to wait and see.
