Escape from Tarkov's wipe, originally slated for pre-New Year's, has been officially timed. The update, facilitated by a simplified Kappa container quest, will commence on December 26th at 7:00 AM GMT / 2:00 AM EST. Following maintenance (estimated at 8 hours, though past updates have exceeded this), the game will update to version 0.16.0.0 (Tarkov Arena to 0.2.5.0).
To offset 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 anticipate additional 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 pending, likely into 2025. However, several key features 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 significant weapon recoil system overhaul is anticipated, potentially dramatically altering gameplay dynamics.
New weaponry, including the RPG-26, is also rumored. The Customs map is slated for a rework, promising notable changes. Bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements are confirmed, although the engine upgrade might introduce unforeseen complications. Only time will tell.
