Escape from Tarkov's wipe, originally planned for before the New Year to coincide with a simplified Kappa container quest, now has a confirmed release time. The update will begin December 26th at 7:00 AM GMT / 2:00 AM EST. Following maintenance (estimated 8 hours, potentially longer), the game will update to version 0.16.0.0 (Tarkov Arena to 0.2.5.0).
To compensate for downtime, Battlestate Games will host a New Year's Special Twitch stream at 4:00 PM GMT / 11:00 AM EST. Details remain undisclosed, but players can anticipate additional content.
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What's new in update 0.16.0.0?
Version 0.16.0.0 confirms the full game release remains pending, likely until 2025. However, several significant changes are anticipated:
Firstly, a long-awaited migration to the Unity 2022 engine is expected. While slated for 2024, implementation may have been delayed.
Secondly, a complete overhaul of the weapon recoil system is anticipated. This is a major change with significant gameplay implications.
New weaponry, including the RPG-26, is also expected. The Customs map will receive a rework, promising notable alterations. Bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements are confirmed, although the engine upgrade could introduce unforeseen issues.
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