Escape from Tarkov's wipe, originally slated for before the New Year to coincide with a simplified Kappa container quest, now has a confirmed release time. The wipe will commence on December 26th at 7:00 AM GMT / 2:00 AM EST. Following a maintenance period, the game will update to version 0.16.0.0 (Tarkov Arena will update to 0.2.5.0).
Expect approximately 8 hours of downtime, though past updates have sometimes taken longer. To compensate for the downtime, Battlestate Games will host a New Year's Special Twitch stream at 4:00 PM GMT / 11:00 AM EST. While the specifics remain under wraps, players can 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?
The 0.16.0.0 version number confirms that the full game release remains on hold, likely pushing it into 2025. However, several key features are anticipated:
First, a long-awaited migration to the Unity 2022 engine is expected. While slated for 2024, developer timelines aren't always perfectly met.
Second, a significant overhaul of the weapon recoil system is anticipated. This is a potentially game-changing update.
New weaponry, including the RPG-26, is also on the horizon. The Customs map will undergo a rework, bringing notable alterations. Bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements are confirmed, although the engine upgrade may introduce unforeseen issues. Only time will tell.
