@News Update 1.0.2.5 brought significant changes to weapon attachments in #EscapefromTarkov. We were very interested in hearing your initial feedback, and now we'd like to share our next plans. The changes are split into several stages. The first was adjustments to grips, magazines, muzzle devices, and buttstocks. We are currently gathering feedback and fixing minor bugs, such as those affecting some "Gunsmith" tasks. Next stages will include adjustments to the stats of barrels and handguards, aligning those with the new approach. We will also be addressing the base stats of weapons most significantly impacted by the changes. These primarily include 7.62x39 AK models, as well as platforms chambered for 7.62x51 and 7.62x54R. If necessary, we may also adjust the stats of other weapons, too. Another point of our plan is to revise the prices and unlock conditions for every attachment in the game to better align them with the new stat distribution. We'd also like to point out that we're taking into account your feedback regarding unsuppressed muzzle flash. We are considering improvements in this area as well.

@News Update 1.0.2.5 brought significant changes to weapon attachments in #EscapefromTarkov. We were very interested in hearing your initial feedback, and now we'd like to share our next plans. The changes are split into several stages. The first was adjustments to grips, magazines, muzzle devices, and buttstocks. We are currently gathering feedback and fixing minor bugs, such as those affecting some "Gunsmith" tasks. Next stages will include adjustments to the stats of barrels and handguards, aligning those with the new approach. We will also be addressing the base stats of weapons most significantly impacted by the changes. These primarily include 7.62x39 AK models, as well as platforms chambered for 7.62x51 and 7.62x54R. If necessary, we may also adjust the stats of other weapons, too. Another point of our plan is to revise the prices and unlock conditions for every attachment in the game to better align them with the new stat distribution. We'd also like to point out that we're taking into account your feedback regarding unsuppressed muzzle flash. We are considering improvements in this area as well.

@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. • Fixed an issue where the sprint key press would sometimes not register immediately after pressing the forward movement key. • Fixed an issue where it was sometimes impossible to turn in tasks while in raid.

@News Introducing the ninth issue of the Community Digest. Today, we take a closer look at the plans and upcoming updates for #EscapefromTarkov and #TarkovArena. Some good news on the technical side: raid loading has been significantly sped up. Performance improvement remains one of our top priorities for the future. Also in this issue: a quick summary of the recent Arena Q&A and the results of the #TarkovArt2026 creative contest.

@News Introducing the ninth issue of the Community Digest. Today, we take a closer look at the plans and upcoming updates for #EscapefromTarkov and #TarkovArena. Some good news on the technical side: raid loading has been significantly sped up. Performance improvement remains one of our top priorities for the future. Also in this issue: a quick summary of the recent Arena Q&A and the results of the #TarkovArt2026 creative contest.

@News Introducing the ninth issue of the Community Digest. Today, we take a closer look at the plans and upcoming updates for #EscapefromTarkov and #TarkovArena. Some good news on the technical side: raid loading has been significantly sped up. Performance improvement remains one of our top priorities for the future. Also in this issue: a quick summary of the recent Arena Q&A and the results of the #TarkovArt2026 creative contest.

@News We have started the installation of the update 1.0.2.5 for #EscapefromTarkov. The update for Escape from Tarkov will take between 4 and 6 hours. If necessary, the update installation time may be extended. The game will be unavailable during this time. [Patchnotes](https://escapefromtarkov.com/news/id/380)

@News We have started the installation of the update 1.0.2.5 for #EscapefromTarkov. The update for Escape from Tarkov will take between 4 and 6 hours. If necessary, the update installation time may be extended. The game will be unavailable during this time. [Patchnotes](https://escapefromtarkov.com/news/id/380)

@News We have started the installation of the update 1.0.2.5 for #EscapefromTarkov. The update for Escape from Tarkov will take between 4 and 6 hours. If necessary, the update installation time may be extended. The game will be unavailable during this time. [Patchnotes](https://escapefromtarkov.com/news/id/380)

@News Tomorrow, March 5, at 7:00 AM GMT / 2:00 AM EST we are planning to install update 1.0.2.5 for #EscapefromTarkov. The update for Escape from Tarkov will take between 4 and 6 hours. If necessary, the update installation time may be extended. The game will be unavailable during this time.

@News Tomorrow, March 5, at 7:00 AM GMT / 2:00 AM EST we are planning to install update 1.0.2.5 for #EscapefromTarkov. The update for Escape from Tarkov will take between 4 and 6 hours. If necessary, the update installation time may be extended. The game will be unavailable during this time.

@News Tomorrow, March 5, at 7:00 AM GMT / 2:00 AM EST we are planning to install update 1.0.2.5 for #EscapefromTarkov. The update for Escape from Tarkov will take between 4 and 6 hours. If necessary, the update installation time may be extended. The game will be unavailable during this time.

@News Thank you to all participants of the #TarkovArt2026 creative contest! We received a huge number of unique and atmospheric artworks — it was truly a difficult task for the jury to make their choice. It’s time to announce the winners! 1st place: [SO4_xx](https://x.com/SO4_xx); 2nd place: [ArkticW](https://x.com/ArkticW); 3rd place: [meltyrice](https://x.com/meltyrice); 4th place: Kolticor; 5th place: [SO4_xx](https://x.com/SO4_xx). You can check out the full list of winners via the link:

Escape from Tarkov official page

As a reminder, all contest participants who have met the requirements will receive an in-game reward in #EscapefromTarkov.

@News Thank you to all participants of the #TarkovArt2026 creative contest! We received a huge number of unique and atmospheric artworks — it was truly a difficult task for the jury to make their choice. It’s time to announce the winners! 1st place: [SO4_xx](https://x.com/SO4_xx); 2nd place: [ArkticW](https://x.com/ArkticW); 3rd place: [meltyrice](https://x.com/meltyrice); 4th place: Kolticor; 5th place: [SO4_xx](https://x.com/SO4_xx). You can check out the full list of winners via the link:

Escape from Tarkov official page

As a reminder, all contest participants who have met the requirements will receive an in-game reward in #EscapefromTarkov.

@News Special offers are still available - take advantage of discounts of up to 25%! The promotion lasts until February 24, 8:00 AM UTC / 3:00 AM EST. The #EscapefromTarkov & Escape from Duckov bundle is featured on Steam with 20% off. It combines the hardcore Escape from Tarkov and the action-packed Escape from Duckov, both of which are worth trying out. [Get the bundle at a discount.](

Steam Store

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On the official website, another special offer is available: a 25% discount for The Unheard Edition upgrade. Please note that the permanent 50% discount for upgrading from the Edge of Darkness edition to The Unheard Edition cannot be combined with the current discount. [Get The Unheard Edition upgrade at a discount.](https://www.escapefromtarkov.com/purchase)

@News Special offers are still available - take advantage of discounts of up to 25%! The promotion lasts until February 24, 8:00 AM UTC / 3:00 AM EST. The #EscapefromTarkov & Escape from Duckov bundle is featured on Steam with 20% off. It combines the hardcore Escape from Tarkov and the action-packed Escape from Duckov, both of which are worth trying out. [Get the bundle at a discount.](

Steam Store

Steam is the ultimate destination for playing, discussing, and creating games.

On the official website, another special offer is available: a 25% discount for The Unheard Edition upgrade. Please note that the permanent 50% discount for upgrading from the Edge of Darkness edition to The Unheard Edition cannot be combined with the current discount. [Get The Unheard Edition upgrade at a discount.](https://www.escapefromtarkov.com/purchase)