New Year Special Revealed in Escape from Tarkov Wipe

The highly anticipated wipe for Escape from Tarkov, initially slated for before the New Year, has now been officially scheduled by the developers for December 26 at 7:00 AM GMT / 2:00 AM EST. This update will usher in version 0.16.0.0 for Escape from Tarkov, while Tarkov Arena will see an update to version 0.2.5.0. As with previous updates, the game will be offline for approximately 8 hours, though past experiences suggest that this maintenance window might extend longer.

To keep the community engaged during this period, Battlestate Games has planned a special New Year event on Twitch, set to kick off at 4:00 PM GMT / 11:00 AM EST. While details on what will be showcased remain under wraps, fans can look forward to additional content to tide them over during the update.

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• What’s new in update 0.16.0.0?

What’s new in update 0.16.0.0?

The upcoming version 0.16.0.0 of Escape from Tarkov is not the full release, signaling that players might have to wait until 2025 for the complete game. However, this update promises several significant changes and additions.

First and foremost, the game is expected to transition to the Unity 2022 engine. This shift has been on the developers' roadmap for quite some time, aligning with their plans for 2024. While not all planned features come to fruition immediately, this engine upgrade could bring about notable performance enhancements.

Another key area of focus is the weapon recoil system, which is set for an overhaul. Such a change is pivotal, as it could drastically affect gameplay dynamics and player strategies.

In terms of content, new weapons like the RPG-26 are expected to be introduced. Additionally, the Customs map is slated for a rework, promising exciting new changes to the environment and gameplay experience.

The update also includes fixes for several bugs and quality-of-life improvements. However, it's worth noting that while the engine upgrade aims to enhance the game, it might also introduce new issues. As always, the community will be keen to see how these changes play out in the live environment.