Escape from Tarkov is the original extraction FPS where every raid is a gamble with death. Prep your raid, bleed, endure and fight through ruthless PMC players and Scavs, gain tactical advantage and cling to your loot — only extraction decides if you live or lose it all.
Net buffs minus nerfs over time. Up = the game is being buffed overall, down = nerfed.
Buffs, nerfs, bug fixes & updates at a glance — click a row to jump to that subject
Technical update adjusting Zubr extraction capacity and adding group transit to Terminal.
Extraction spots on the Zubr now scale based on the number of PMCs present on the map, reducing the chance of being left behind.
Players can now transit to the Terminal location as a group, improving coordination and deployment.
A technical update focusing on stability fixes for raid matchmaking and inventory interactions.
Fixed an issue that caused errors during raid search and cancellation, improving the reliability of entering matches.
Fixed a hardlock issue occurring when placing weapons on the Weapon Rack and Gear Rack modules.
Fixed a hardlock issue when listing ammo magazines containing bullets on the Flea Market.
A technical update focusing on graphics fixes, DLSS updates, and the distribution of compensation gear sets.
A technical update focusing on bug fixes for the Hideout, UI stability, and bot behavior.
Fixed an issue where main menu elements would appear during the matchmaking process.
Fixed incorrect lighting for Jaeger when Screen Space Reflections (SSR) are enabled.
Fixed an issue where broken character models would appear in the Hideout.
Fixed a game client freeze that occurred when switching from the Hideout to the Trader interaction screen.
Fixed a bug that caused bots to teleport while using stationary weapons.
A technical update focusing on bug fixes for trader interactions, UI resolution, and tutorial accessibility.
Fixed issues when interacting with Jaeger, ensuring smoother trader navigation.
Fixed an issue where item icons appeared in low resolution regardless of graphics settings.
Fixed a bug preventing players from loading into the tutorial mission after changing the game's localization language.
Resolved a critical issue where the game client would freeze after interacting with traders.
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General cleanup of UI bugs and graphics settings.
Higher probability of successful extraction for larger groups or populated maps.
Improved quality of life for squad-based deployments.
Improved stability when trading with Jaeger.
More stable raid entry and cancellation process.
Removed critical crashes when organizing gear in the hideout.
Fixed a crash when selling loaded magazines.
Improved stability and visual consistency within the Hideout.
Removed erratic AI movement and teleportation bugs.
Better visual clarity for item icons.
Tutorial missions are now accessible regardless of language settings.
Reduced game crashes and freezes during trading.
Most-touched abilities across all patches