Escape from Tarkov News

[p]The TarkovTV LIVE New Year's Special is now live on:[/p][h3] [dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/h3][p][/p][p][/p]

[p][/p][p]We present the Escape from Tarkov 1.0.1.0 patch notes.[/p][h3]Changes[/h3][h3]Player matchmaking improvements[/h3][p]The matchmaking system has been adjusted to reduce raid queue times and improve feedback and interface transparency during raid loading.[/p][p]Players can now see the estimated time to enter a raid, as well as the current stage of matchmaking.[/p][p]Please note that canceling the raid loading will be unavailable during certain stages of matching. This is required for correct loading of specific types of game data. Canceling at these stages previously led to errors and gameplay issues.[/p][h3]QoL tooltips[/h3][p]Added informational messages to the game settings menu related to graphics and performance. Players now have access to expanded information explaining how specific settings work and how much impact they have on different system components.[/p][h3]New content[/h3]

• [p]Added the M110 SASS marksman rifle with a set of attachments;[/p]
• [p]Updated the outdoor trader interaction scenes to winter versions;[/p]
• [p]Added USEC Gold Squadron and BEAR Senezh clothing sets, available for purchase on the official Escape from Tarkov website;[/p]
• [p]Added and updated a number of equipment items for the winter season;[/p]
• [p]Added new streamer items.[/p]

[h3]In-game event "Kolotun"[/h3][p]A new in-game event, Kolotun, starts with this update. Players will have access to a themed task chain, with in-game rewards and a unique achievement granted for completion. The event is available in both PvP and PvE mode.[/p][h3]Balancing changes[/h3]

• [p]Adjusted the Test Drive task line objectives;[/p]
• [p]Added the new streamer item requirements for the task Collector;[/p]
• [p]Adjusted the task Forester's Duty;[/p]
• [p]Adjusted the restrictions related to headwear compatibility with masks and headsets;[/p]
• [p]Adjusted the experience modifier based on the number of completed transitions.[/p]

[h3]Fixes[/h3]

• [p]Fixed the incorrect headshot damage registration when a player was crouched and leaning to the left;[/p]
• [p]Fixed the incorrect use of currency stacks that had previously been locked by the player when purchasing PMC customization sets from Ragman;[/p]
• [p]Fixed the achievements not being granted during raids when completion conditions were met;[/p]
• [p]Fixed the PMC inventory item display during raids when items were received as rewards from the BTR Driver task;[/p]
• [p]Fixed the incorrect behavior of availability filters when sorting offers on the Flea Market;[/p]
• [p]Fixed the currency being credited to a locked currency stack when selling items to traders;[/p]
• [p]Fixed the need to re-enter placement zones in tasks requiring multiple consecutive item placements;[/p]
• [p]Fixed the cases where movement sounds of other players or bots were muted in third-person view;[/p]
• [p]Fixed the errors in several story task notes;[/p]
• [p]Improved the sound positioning system across all locations;[/p]
• [p]Fixed the incorrect grenade impact sound handling when throwing grenades through sound portals (transition zones between outdoor and indoor areas);[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue causing bots to disappear in PvE mode when dying while healing;[/p]
• [p]Fixed the incorrect bot behavior during the armory assault on Terminal;[/p]
• [p]Fixed the incorrect behavior of Kaban and Tagilla when fighting players in certain cases;[/p]
• [p]Fixed the incorrect bot vision distance calculations during fog;[/p]
• [p]Fixed multiple issues with collision, vaulting, shadows, and culling across all locations;[/p]
• [p]Fixed the hotkeys getting reset on items placed in special slots after death;[/p]
• [p]Fixed the cases where the player character model was missing on the Overview screen;[/p]
• [p]Fixed some causes of flying bots;[/p]
• [p]Fixed the incorrect reload animation for the PM pistol with a sight rail installed;[/p]
• [p]Fixed the missing trader animations when visiting them in certain cases.[/p]

[p][/p][p]From December 22, 2025, 9:01 PM GMT / 4:01 PM EST until January 11, 2026, 8:59 PM GMT / 3:59 PM EST, all Escape from Tarkov editions and upgrades, including expansions, are available with discounts of up to 30%.[/p][p]Escape from Tarkov editions:[/p]

• [p]Standard Edition — 25% off;[/p]
• [p]Left Behind Edition — 20% off;[/p]
• [p]Prepare for Escape Edition — 20% off;[/p]
• [p]The Unheard Ultimate Edition — 22% off / (when upgrading) — 30% off.[/p]

[p]Expansion discounts:[/p]

• [p]PVE ZONE — 10% off;[/p]
• [p]Stash Upgrade — 10% off;[/p]
• [p]In-game clothing sets — 15% off.[/p]

[p]The 22% discount on The Unheard Edition and the 30% discount when upgrading from Edge of Darkness do not combine with this promotion.[/p][p]Don’t forget to claim your New Year gift in the Battlestate Games Account Center. [/p][p]The gift will be available for activation after the update is released.[/p][p]Purchase EFT Purchase Expansions[/p]

[p][/p][p]Tarkovians![/p][p]The now traditional New Year's Twitch Drops Event will take place this year from December 22 3PM GMT / 10AM EST to January 4 3PM GMT / 10AM EST.[/p][p]We have listened to your requests and now Twitch Drops are available in both PVP and PvE Zone.[/p][p]Drops will be activated on the channels of ALL Twitch streamers without exception who will be broadcasting in the Escape from Tarkov category.[/p][p]Drops – in-game items[/p][p]During the campaign, at certain intervals, you will be guaranteed to receive an unlockable container, which are categorized by the rarity of the contents – Common, Rare and Epic.[/p][p]Enjoy watching your favourite streamers and receiving gifts for participating in New Year's events. Good luck in Tarkov, you'll need it![/p][p]Here's a reminder of the basic rules so you don't miss out on your reward:[/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]

[p][/p][p]A new in-game survey is now available for Escape from Tarkov players, focused on gathering feedback about story progression, the technical state of the game, audio performance, and the overall gameplay experience after release.[/p][p]You will receive a participation reward in your in-game messages after completing the survey. Every opinion is important — thank you for helping us make the game better![/p]