@News The first day of #TGS2025 delivered a solid start! Don’t miss your chance to loot exclusive #EscapefromTarkov and #TarkovArena merch in Hall 9, Booth 09-W18 — limited stock available over the next days.

Day 1 of TGS 2025 kicks off! Find us at Hall 3, Booth 03-C05 and explore what we’ve prepared for the community, and don’t miss our merch store in Hall 9, Booth 09-W18.

@News New balancing changes in #EscapefromTarkov: ● Returned the item requirements for level 2 Hideout zones to the values before the Hardcore Wipe; ● Returned the sprint stamina consumption to the value before the Hardcore Wipe; ● Access to Flea Market now unlocks at level 20.

@News Battlestate Games is excited to present a new limited edition merchandise collection 2025, created for [Tokyo Game Show](https://x.com/tokyo_game_show)! We have taken into account the experience and feedback from our guests last year: 1. We have increased the number of items. 2. Faster service. To speed up the purchasing process and reduce wait times, we will not be accepting cash payments this year. Please pay by credit card, QR-code payment, or one of the transportation IC cards. We look forward to seeing you from September 25-28 at our merch store in Hall 9 of Makuhari Messe, as well as at the main booth in Hall 3!

@News New balancing changes in #EscapefromTarkov: ● Returned the full Mechanic and Ragman LL4 item range; ● Added the ability to equip money in secured container.

@News Today, September 17, at 10:00 AM BST / 5:00 AM EDT we plan to perform maintenance works on the Battlestate Games Account Center. The maintenance will take approximately 3 hours, but may be extended if required. During this time, login to the #EscapefromTarkov and #TarkovArena websites, as well as the Battlestate Games Account Center, will be unavailable.

@News Big news - official Escape from Tarkov page is now live on Steam!

Escape from Tarkov on Steam

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...

The page supports 17 languages, and we’re opening wishlists today. We’ve been working hard to bring this to you, and your support means the world to us. Wishlist now and see you all at 1.0! If you can't wait until 1.0 - Beta is available at www.escapefromtarkov.com FAQ:

Escape from Tarkov official page

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@News New balancing changes in #EscapefromTarkov: ● Increased the maximum offer slots on Flea Market to 2; ● Returned the full Peacekeeper and Jaeger LL4 item range; ● Increased the experience multiplier for finishing a raid with the "Killed in Action" or "Missing in Action" status.

@News To enhance the security of your account, we strongly recommend enabling two-factor authentication (2FA) through an authenticator app (e.g., Google Authenticator, Authy, etc.). This measure greatly reduces the risk of unauthorized access and helps keep your account safe. Please activate 2FA as soon as possible. [You can do this in the Security section of your profile.](https://profile.tarkov.com/profile/security)

@News We have installed a technical update for #EscapefromTarkov. Please download the update via the Launcher. The game will not be stopped, however the raid time on servers undergoing the updates may be reduced to 10 minutes. ● Improved and fixed the AI detection system through non-transparent obstacles in certain conditions; ● Increased the AI initial and repeated enemy detection time; ● The AI will no longer aim in the head if they don’t see the player for 15+ seconds; ● Increased the AI aiming time after initial enemy detection; ● Adjusted the AI detection angles. All these changes apply to regular bots of any difficulty, Sniper Scavs, Raiders, Rogues, PvE PMC bots, Boss Guards, and most of the Bosses. Certain Bosses like Zryachiy and Goons will still have the old, wider field of view and old reaction time.

@News New balancing changes in #EscapefromTarkov: ● Returned the full Skier LL4 item range; ● Returned access to the Flea Market at level 30; ● Returned the purchasable USD and EUR at Peacekeeper and Skier; ● Reduced the money requirements for traders' Loyalty Levels.

@News Battlestate Games is back to Tokyo Game Show, one of the world's largest annual game industry expos held annually at Makuhari Messe, in Chiba, Japan, for the third year in a row. All visitors will have an opportunity to dive into #EscapefromTarkov and #TarkovArena atmosphere, ask developers questions, partake in various activities in Hall 3, Booth 03-C05. Battlestate Games will also be present in Hall 9, Booth 09-W18, where an exclusive collection of Escape from Tarkov merchandise made specifically for Tokyo Game Show will be on display and available for purchase.

@News New balancing changes in #EscapefromTarkov: ● Returned the full Prapor LL4 item range; ● Returned the dependance of Scav gear quality based on Fence standing; ● Reduced the paid vehicle extraction price to 20,000 RUB.

Welcome to the sixth issue of the #EscapefromTarkov and #TarkovArena community digest! Today, we will recap the long-awaited announcement of the [Escape from Tarkov release date]( and its upcoming launch on Steam. We will also cover current events: the [new PVE Zone + EFT: Arena bundle](https://www.escapefromtarkov.com/news/id/353), the results of the fight against cheaters, and the recent #PAXWest2025 exhibition.

@News New bundle for #EscapefromTarkov — PVE ZONE + #TarkovArena Bundle! With the latest update, Escape from Tarkov: Arena and PvE mode are now synchronized and available as a bundle at a discounted price. [Find out more on the official website!](

Escape from Tarkov official page

This offer is not available to players who have already purchased the PvE mode or Escape from Tarkov: Arena, or owners of the Edge of Darkness / The Unheard Edition.

@News With #EscapefromTarkov approaching release, Nikita Buyanov joined the AIAS Game Maker’s Notebook podcast hosted by the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences. To celebrate the episode, a new promo code is now available for all players: NIKITAONGMNPODCAST

@News Capture the moment at #PAXWest2025! Visit the Battlestate Games booth to get exclusive merch signed live in person by the team behind #EscapefromTarkov and #TarkovArena — signings start at 3:15 PM PDT and go until the expo closes. We’ll be waiting for you at Arch Hall | Stand 2123 — don’t miss out!