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 update will roll out on December 26th at 7:00 AM GMT / 2:00 AM EST. Following maintenance (estimated at 8 hours, though past updates have taken longer), the game will update to version 0.16.0.0, with Tarkov Arena simultaneously updating to 0.2.5.0.
To compensate for downtime, Battlestate Games will host a New Year's Special on Twitch at 4:00 PM GMT / 11:00 AM EST. While details remain undisclosed, 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?
Version 0.16.0.0 confirms the full game release remains pending, likely pushing it into 2025. However, several significant features are anticipated:
Firstly, a long-awaited transition to the Unity 2022 engine is expected. While planned for 2024, implementation may have faced unforeseen delays.
Secondly, a complete overhaul of the weapon recoil system is anticipated. This is a potentially game-changing update.
New weapons, including the RPG-26, are also rumored. The Customs map is slated for a rework, promising notable alterations. Bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements are confirmed, although the engine upgrade might introduce new challenges. Only time will tell the full impact.
