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Twitch drops for subscriptions to streamers

[p][/p][p]After reviewing all possible options together with Twitch, we have agreed that the best solution is to extend the SaS campaign and launch it immediately after the conclusion of the regular Drops campaign.[/p][p]We committed to running the program for three weeks, and we intend to uphold that promise — the SaS campaign will be extended accordingly.[/p][p]The campaign will start on November 29, 11:30 AM GMT / 6:30 AM EST, and will end on December 20, 11:30 AM GMT / 6:30 AM EST.[/p][p]No changes have been made to the rewards themselves: players will still be able to earn unique Twitch Drops rewards by subscribing to streamers on the platform.[/p][p]The rewards available for this campaign are:[/p]
  • [p]A Hideout customisation set, including unique wall, ceiling, and floor variations – for one subscription;[/p]
  • [p]A PMC dogtag for USEC and BEAR ‘Twitch’ – for three subscriptions;[/p]
  • [p]Escape from Tarkov patch cap, Miller Bros. Blades M-2 Tactical Sword (Brown) and 3x2 Secure Container ‘Loui Peeton Belt Bag’ – for five subscriptions. This reward will be available as a gift in the gifts section on the Battlestate Games Account Center.[/p]
[p]The rewards will remain with the player even after a wipe.[/p][p]Important[/p]
  • [p]One to five paid subscriptions (regular or gift) are required to receive the reward. If a gift subscription is purchased, the reward is granted to the person who paid for the subscription. Renewing an existing subscription also counts.[/p]
  • [p]The subscription must be to any streamer who is broadcasting in the Escape from Tarkov category at the time relevant to the campaign.[/p]
  • [p]Rewards will be available only in PVP MODE.[/p]
  • [p]The reward is issued only once per Twitch and game account, respectively.[/p]
  • [p]Free subscriptions, including Amazon Prime, Bits, and similar, do not count within the framework of the campaign.[/p]
[p]Drops can be earned by users who have an active copy of the game. If you don't have your own copy yet, you can purchase it here.[/p][p]To receive or enable Drops, both the viewer and the streamer need to attach their Twitch account to their game profile on the project's website. You can do this here.[/p][p]You can watch one or more broadcasts, but viewing time for rewards will only count if those broadcasts are participating in the event.[/p][p]Create a profile on twitch.tv if you don't have one.[/p]

Escape From Tarkov (PC) Review


Escape from Tarkov, the granddaddy of extraction shooters, has finally ended its eight-year beta and launched version 1.0 on Steam. The debut was rocky. Authentication failures, matchmaking delays, and persistent launcher issues kept many players from getting into the game. The launch also triggered a wave of review bombing from angry fans upset about the new pricing structure and the fact that beta keys wouldn’t transfer to 1.0.





One week on, however, the servers have stabilized, launcher issues have been resolved, and fan ire has returned to normal levels. The 1.0 patch introduced a host of new and updated features, including a branching storyline with multiple endings, reworked maps, new weapons, and all-around technical improvements.





Escape from Tarkov 1.0 isn’t as polished as a AAA title, but considering its staggering mechanical depth and ambition, it’s damn good. It can be a little janky and under-optimized, but with the recommended 64 GB of RAM and a solid... Read more

Technical update

[p][/p][p]We have installed a technical update for Escape from Tarkov.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed known issues with the game client crashing during launch;[/p]
  • [p]Fixed the lack of localisation for the option to switch between dialogue pages;[/p]
  • [p]Fixed incorrect volume of BTR shots on Streets of Tarkov location in some cases;[/p]
  • [p]Fixed incorrect UI layout on the raid reconnection screen;[/p]
  • [p]Fixed character screens overlapping when switching between them quickly;[/p]
  • [p]Fixed the cause of flying bots appearing on Ground Zero location in some cases.[/p]

Technical update

[p][/p][p]We have installed technical update for Escape from Tarkov.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed an incorrect calculation of the effect of inertia on character movement.[/p]

Community update

[p][/p][p]Dear players![/p][p]We continue to work on improving and expanding the game infrastructure, and we are grateful that despite technical issues, you continue to share your impressions of the Escape from Tarkov release![/p][p]In the near future, we are planning a series of technical updates aimed at resolving the following issues:[/p]
  • [p]Various issues when downloading Escape from Tarkov and EFT: Arena via BSG Launcher and Steam;[/p]
  • [p]Various causes of error 228 when interacting with traders, which prevents players from continuing their story tasks;[/p]
  • [p]Some players' raid progress is not saved when playing in the PvE Zone;[/p]
  • [p]Various issues with game sounds disappearing during raids;[/p]
  • [p]Character screens overlapping when switching between them quickly;[/p]
  • [p]Various issues with broken textures, resulting in some cartridges and grenade fragments being displayed in purple.[/p]
[p]This is an incomplete list of issues that will be fixed in upcoming updates and patches.[/p][p]Thank you for your patience and support. Please continue to share your impressions and bug reports. Your feedback really helps us make the game better![/p]