During the new Escape from Tarkov wipe developers will show New Year special

Escape from Tarkov's wipe, initially slated for pre-New Year's release due to a simplified Kappa container quest, now has a confirmed launch time. The update will commence on December 26th at 7:00 AM GMT / 2:00 AM EST. Following maintenance (estimated at 8 hours, though past updates have sometimes taken longer), the game will update to version 0.16.0.0 (Tarkov Arena to 0.2.5.0).

To keep players engaged during downtime, Battlestate Games will host a New Year's Special on Twitch at 4:00 PM GMT / 11:00 AM EST. Details remain undisclosed, but additional content is anticipated.

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Version 0.16.0.0 confirms the full game release remains pending, likely until 2025. However, several significant updates are expected:

Firstly, a long-awaited transition to the Unity 2022 engine is anticipated. While planned for 2024, implementation may have been delayed.

Secondly, a complete overhaul of the weapon recoil system is expected, potentially significantly impacting gameplay.

New weapons, including the RPG-26, are also rumored. The Customs map is slated for a rework, promising notable changes. Bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements are confirmed, though the engine upgrade might introduce new unforeseen issues. The overall impact remains to be seen.