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 exceeded this), the game will be updated to version 0.16.0.0 (Tarkov Arena to 0.2.5.0).

To keep players engaged during the downtime, Battlestate Games will host a New Year's Special Twitch stream 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 key features are expected:

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

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

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