Escape From Tarkov - Open Beta starts early 2018, preparations for the New Year event

 Developer Battlestate Games announced that all technical preparations are currently being made for the start of the open beta phase of Escape from Tarkov. Accordingly, the gates for testers should be opened in early 2018. The preparations concern servers that are especially suitable for larger numbers of players, at which point problems have arisen in the past. In addition, further gameplay mechanics will be introduced before the Open Beta and some of the existing ones will be adapted.

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Second part of the shoreline and new weapons

Further updates to be released this year will bring Escape from Tarkov into an even more presentable state. However, it should not stop with pure polishing for the Open Beta. More details will be submitted in the near future, but the following is already known:

Implementation of the second part of the Shoreline map

New weapons and items

New features such as a new spawn and extraction system

Helmet personalization system

Revised weapon mastery system

The introduction of dogtags

The sprawling shoreline location gets its second half, making it the largest map in the game.The sprawling shoreline location gets its second half, making it the largest map in the game.

New year event

On December 28th, selected players can try the hardcore shooter at the New Year's event for seven days for free. The prerequisite for this is registration on the Escape from Tarkov official website. The lottery procedure decides.

In the week of the event, the game is also reduced by 25 percent. Special gimmick: Players who already own Escape from Tarkov or who purchase it during the New Year's event will receive additional equipment for their warehouse.

Escape from Tarkov - Big Update brings new features, weapons and items

 After the partially unsuccessful beta start of Escape from Tarkov, the developers are now doing everything possible to iron out the old errors. In the current update, a large number of changes have been made and new content has been implemented.

New equipment, better AI

The update brings several new weapons to Escape from Tarkov, such as the AKM assault rifle and the DVL 10 M1 sniper rifle. There are also new items of equipment, such as the Kolpak 1S helmet and the Pilgrim travel backpack. In addition, weapons are now "blindly" fired from cover by hotkey (ALT + W / S).

The classic AKM provides even more firepower for scavs and players.The classic AKM provides even more firepower for scavs and players.

Furthermore, various changes were made to the perception of the scav opponents as part of AI optimizations: they can no longer see you easily through trees and bushes. So that the enemies do not become more harmless, further changes mean that Scavs can now better track you down and track you using sounds.

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In addition, the existing communication system including gestures has been completed. The players can now access the full range of calls and hand signals, which makes non-verbal communication with foreign players in Tarkov easier.

Here is the list with all changes in German:

New weapons

AKM assault rifle

VPO-209 (civil version of the AK)

VPO-136 (civil version of the AK)

DVL 10 M1 "SABOTEUR" with silencer

Some new body kits

New equipment

New 7.62 × 39 ammunition

New 5.56 × 45 ammunition

New 366 TCM ammunition

New trade items

New headgear

Kolpak 1S Shockproof helmet

Module 3M chest protector

Pilgrim travel backpack (5 × 7)

(Vest) Wartech load bearing equipment (TV-109, TV-106) (2 × 2, 1 × 2, 1 × 2, 1 × 1,1 × 1)

(Taschenlape) Armytek Predator Pro v3 XHP35 HI flashlight

SKS-OP has been added for sale

Barrel attachments for modifying the fore-ends of LVOA and others

(Optics) Trijicon ACOG 3.5 × 35 optical sight

AK systems now have separate gas pipes. This gives AKs and Vityaz SMG further modification options.

New features

Blindfire has been added (ALT + W up, ALT + D to the side)

Expanding and collapsing shafts has been added (ALT + L). The stats of the weapon change when the feature is used, but the size of the weapon in the backpack does not.

The missing parts of the system for gestures and commands have been added, commands can now be placed on hotkeys.

AI adjustments

The AI's hearing has been adjusted.

AI now recognizes grenades and tries to avoid them.

The view of the AI ​​through vegetation has been adjusted so that it is no longer possible to see players through trees and bushes.

AI now reacts to missed shots.

Fixed a bug that prevented AI opponents from throwing grenades.

New spawn points for AI opponents.

AI can now better track down players.

Enlarged AI patrol zones.

The AI ​​no longer only fixes one part of the body when shooting.

Performance optimizations

Improvement of the RAM utilization.

Performance improvement of the Customs card.

Fixed an issue that caused a memory leak.

Improved data traffic (client-server-client).

Part of the sudden "freezes" has been fixed.

Other changes and additions for Escape from Tarkov

The use of medical items via the quick selection bar now has fixed priorities:

1. The most severely injured body part, with the exception of "black" body part (value 0).

2. Bleeding body part is bandaged first.

3. Broken legs are splinted before broken legs.

4. The rest of the priorities depend on which medicine you are using (for example, a Salva kit will not favor a fracture, but bleeding or the limb with the fewest spots).

Stopping a bleeding or splinting a hernia uses more medicit / first aid kit than before.

Ammunition types now affect recoil and ballistics.

Ammunition descriptions have been changed. Now it is easier to see what effect the respective ammunition has.

The number and height of grasses in certain areas has been adjusted.

The experience points for actions carried out in the raid have been adjusted.

Trader has been balanced and adjusted.

Prices of some goods have been adjusted.

Ammunition prices, damage and penetration have been adjusted.

New spawn points for boxes.

New mechanics added, which when losing limbs does not cause immediate death after another hit, but instead splits double damage to all other parts of the body. The head and chest are not affected.

If the stomach is "black" (0/75), the player can no longer eat or drink.

Larger freelook radius.

Increased recoil of the M4.

Reduced the brightness of a grenade explosion.

Correction of the rain.

Insurance costs adjusted.

New sounds for projectile ricocheting.

Decreased chance of getting two bleeds.

HP of medkits has been adjusted.

The density of the light mist of a lamp has been adjusted.

The display range of projectiles hitting the ground has been increased.

New option for in-game sharpness.

The model of the ballistic glasses has been adapted.

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Escape from Tarkov - Closed Beta Start, How to Get into Beta

 The survival shooter Escape from Tarkov entered closed beta on July 27, 2017. This means that significantly more players now have the opportunity to try out the online game from the Russian developer Battlestate Games.

We'll tell you how you can take part in the closed beta and what to expect in the game. We already had the opportunity to extensively test the closed alpha version of Escape from Tarkov and were more than enthusiastic about the dense atmosphere of the MMO shooter in our preview.

When does the closed beta start?

The beta has already started. For Alpha players, the transition is fluid. Newcomers may have to be patient - Battlestate Games wants to grant beta players access in batches. But nobody should have to wait longer than a week.

Whoever gets beta access afterwards can play immediately.

Who gets access to the beta?

To get guaranteed access to Escape from Tarkov's alpha, players had to pre-order the limited Edge of Darkness version of the game, which costs a whopping 110 euros.

Access to the beta is much cheaper - if not free. Every pre-orderer can take part in the beta test. So also the buyers of the inexpensive Standard Edition for around 42 euros (including taxes and fees).

You can pre-order Escape from Tarkov on the game's official homepage.

What changes compared to Alpha?

The developers speak of a significant number of updates. Among other things, there is a new map called "Shoreline" - the fourth and largest of its kind in the game. Many buildings, an abandoned residential area, long stretches of coast and small forests are waiting to be explored here.

As a new feature there is insurance for items. If an item is lost during a raid and nobody else takes it with them, the insurance increases the chances of getting it back afterwards. Also new is the general chat, which can be used to search for raid players, for example.

There are also new barter goods and bandages as well as a dealer for Western currency and equipment. A new economic exchange system also generally regulates the weapons available for exchange and their prices on the basis of their popularity and rarity.

Fresh weapons like the MP5 and weapon parts complete the innovations.

Escape from Tarkov - July closed beta, new map, weapons & loot

The closed beta of the survival shooter Escape from Tarkov will not be long in coming: As the developer Battlestate Games has now officially announced, the test phase should start in July 2017.

A specific date has not yet been set, but there are already some details about the content. The closed beta of Escape from Tarkov will offer a lot of new material. With »Shoreline« there will be an additional location that the testers can explore to their hearts' content.

New weapons and trade

Furthermore, there will be a new weapon, including the MP5 submachine gun, which allows numerous options for customization by the player. A system is also planned that will help players insure their weapons and equipment - for a fee, of course.

The developers also want to work on the Escape from Tarkov ecosystem again: With the start of the closed beta, the new retailer called Peacemaker will celebrate its debut. With him, players can buy western weapons, barter goods, medicine and many other things. In general, the trade in items should move more into focus.

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All chat

In addition, a general chat room is planned, in which the players can communicate with each other and meet for raids, for example.

By the way, you get guaranteed access to the closed beta of Escape from Tarkov when you pre-order the shooter.

By the way: In the beta, the basic features of housing should be playable for the first time. In Escape from Tarkov there should be an expandable headquarters with various modules.

Escape from Tarkov - Expandable Headquarters presented

 Escape from Tarkov is a hardcore shooter in which you will die quickly if you act rashly. It is all the more important to have a place where you can withdraw and take a deep breath. The developers see it that way and are building a headquarters into the game that we can gradually improve.

At the beginning you get a bomb shelter bunker, a very simple and barren, but safe shelter in which you can stow your equipment and rest or bandage wounds. You can also use crafting to make your own medicine or ammunition. The bunker itself can also be expanded and made more comfortable afterwards.

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More than just decoration

A power generator, an air supply or a water treatment system for fresh drinking water can help. A bathroom can provide the necessary hygiene. This also brings playful advantages in that each aspect of the hiding place gives certain bonuses - for example, if you have fresh water, the character does not dehydrate.

There should be a total of 13 such modules including bonuses. But you can't just build it like that, you first need a blueprint, raw materials and the right skills that you can train beforehand. A fully equipped headquarters is also not finished, as we also have to keep the facility running - a generator naturally needs regular fuel supplies.

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Premium modules will be added later, which will bring particularly high-quality results. What and how much you can produce depends on the size of the bunker, which can vary. The main features of the system should already be implemented by the time of the beta.

Escape from Tarkov - New Scav faction makes the game even more unpredictable

 Players of the closed alpha version of Escape from Tarkov can now also go into battle as a scav. So far, these scavengers have been controlled exclusively by the AI, but now some of them are taken over by real players in the instances - a new challenge for adventurers in Tarkov.

Scav players always start together with computer-controlled looters, for example at a specified place on the map and at a specific time. Equipment and weapons are randomly selected as a scav when spawning. Your task: to disrupt the mission of the USECs and BEARs.

Incidentally, the loot collected as a scav can be transferred to your own main character after the character's death. So that players do not just roam around as scavengers, we are only allowed to fight a few times a day on the side of the new faction.

Escape from Tarkov gets a kind of asymmetrical gameplay through the faction. USEC and BEAR players can never be sure whether they are facing an AI scav or a gamer.

We will take a look at this exciting new feature ourselves in the next few days so that you can expect more information (and videos) on GameStar.de soon.

Escape from Tarkov - Developer allows early reporting, but with a catch

 Those who want to see, read and hear more about Escape from Tarkov will get their money's worth from March 24, 2017. According to the Battlestate Games, the Alpha can be reported freely after Friday, according to a message in the official forum.

However, there is a catch: Pre-production of content is not possible. Because all videos and images with a Tarkov watermark remain under lock and key. Only content without a watermark may be published, but the icon will not disappear until March 24th. Accordingly, recordings can only be made from Friday.

Why Battlestate Games decided to take this step is not explained. It is possible that the developers only feel safe enough with the latest alpha version, when every detail of the shooter is really shown.

Alpha and upcoming beta for pre-orderers

Escape from Tarkov is a survival online shooter that presents instanced areas instead of an open game world. AI opponents and other players appear there, as in other survival shooters, death is punished with a loss of equipment.

According to the developer promise and the latest news, the beta phase is about to begin. Escape from Tarkov pre-orders will have access to the ongoing alpha and upcoming beta depending on their investment.