Escape from Tarkov's wipe, originally slated for pre-New Year's, is now officially scheduled. The delay, attributed to a simplified Kappa container quest, has been resolved. Battlestate Games confirms the update will begin December 26th at 7:00 AM GMT / 2:00 AM EST. Following an approximately 8-hour maintenance period (though past updates have sometimes exceeded this), the game will launch version 0.16.0.0 (Tarkov Arena will update to 0.2.5.0).

To compensate for downtime, Battlestate Games will host a New Year's Special Twitch stream at 4:00 PM GMT / 11:00 AM EST. While specifics remain undisclosed, players can anticipate additional content.

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What's New in Update 0.16.0.0?

The 0.16.0.0 version number confirms the full game release remains pending, likely pushing into 2025. However, several significant features are anticipated:

Firstly, a long-awaited migration to the Unity 2022 engine is expected. While initially planned for 2024, its implementation may have been delayed.

Secondly, a complete overhaul of the weapon recoil system is anticipated. This is a major change with potentially significant gameplay ramifications.

Further anticipated additions include new weaponry, such as the RPG-26, and a reworked Customs map. Bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements are also confirmed, although the engine upgrade could introduce unforeseen issues. The ultimate impact remains to be seen.