Escape from Tarkov's highly anticipated wipe, initially planned for before the New Year, is officially scheduled for December 26th. The wipe, necessitated by a simplified Kappa container quest, will begin at 7:00 AM GMT / 2:00 AM EST. Following an estimated 8-hour maintenance period (though past updates have sometimes 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 Twitch stream at 4:00 PM GMT / 11:00 AM EST. Details remain under wraps, but players can anticipate exciting new 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 on hold, likely pushing it into 2025. However, the update promises significant changes:
Firstly, the anticipated migration to the Unity 2022 engine is expected. While slated for 2024, its implementation may encounter unforeseen delays.
Secondly, a complete overhaul of the weapon recoil system is anticipated, potentially dramatically altering gameplay dynamics.
New weapons, including the RPG-26, are also rumored. The Customs map will receive a rework, and numerous bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements are confirmed. However, the engine upgrade might introduce new challenges. Only time will tell the full impact.
