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New Regional Pricing for Players in Mainland China

[p]February 10th will mark the introduction of regional pricing for users from Mainland China. This new pricing will apply to both Escape from Tarkov and EFT: Arena, allowing local players to join our games’ community with greater convenience.[/p][p][/p][p]Prices in Mainland China will be adjusted in the players’ favor in order to better reflect local economic conditions. The updated pricing policy will apply to purchases made via the official website as well as on Steam.[/p][p][/p][p]The list below reflects the updated pricing for all general game editions in Mainland China:[/p]
  • [p]EFT Standard Edition: ¥199.00;[/p]
  • [p]EFT Left Behind: ¥330.00;[/p]
  • [p]EFT Prepare for Escape: ¥445.00;[/p]
  • [p]EFT The Unheard Edition: ¥869.00;[/p]
  • [p]EFT: Arena: ¥139.00.[/p]
[p]Please note that all upgrades and other game-related purchases are also impacted by regional pricing, but are not listed above. The complete list of price changes will become available on February 10th.[/p][p][/p][h3]FAQ[/h3][p]Can I change my current game edition region to Mainland China?[/p]
  • [p]No. If you would like to utilize the new Mainland China regional prices, you have to create a new EFT account and purchase the game again, with the regional pricing model applied.[/p]
[p]Does regional pricing in Mainland China apply to all products?[/p]
  • [p]Yes, regional pricing applies to all game versions and other purchases.[/p]
[p]Will regional pricing in Mainland China change over time?[/p]
  • [p]Yes. Similar to other regions, Mainland China regional prices will receive discounts proportional to the full price of the games.[/p]
[p]Does the new pricing apply to Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan?[/p]
  • [p]No. Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan are not included in the Mainland China region.[/p]
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Tarkov Art Creative Contest

[p]Don’t miss your chance to submit your entry for the Tarkov Art contest by February 15, 2026! Details are available here: https://www.escapefromtarkov.com/news/id/376[/p][p]In the meantime, we’re happy to share the creativity of the contest participants! See more artworks on social media under #TarkovArt2026.[/p][p][/p][carousel][/carousel]

In-game survey and reward are now available to players

[p]A new in-game survey is now available for Escape from Tarkov players, focused on gathering feedback about in-game events. We want to better understand which events you remember the most, how often you'd like to see events in the game, and which direction they should evolve in going forward.[/p][p]Your responses will help us set priorities when creating and improving future events.[/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][p][/p][p][/p]

Technical update

[p][/p][p]The number of available spots on the Zubr at the Terminal has been adjusted:[/p]
  • [p]If there are 3 PMCs on the map, 3 spots will be available for extraction. [/p]
  • [p]If there are 4 PMCs — 3 to 4 spots. [/p]
  • [p]If there are 5 PMCs — 4 to 5 spots.[/p]
[p]Added an ability to transit as a group to Terminal location.[/p]

Tarkov Art Creative Contest

[p]Throughout all stages of development, the creativity and artistic skill of the Escape from Tarkov community have inspired us at Battlestate Games.

From full fledged comics and visual novels to joint collaborations and exclusive limited edition merchandise released for exhibition appearances.

As part of this creative contest, we have invited 10 artists to help us determine the winners.[/p][p]
Your work can become not only a source of pride, but also an inspiration for others.

Find out more on the official Escape from Tarkov website.
[/p][p]#EscapefromTarkov #TarkovArena #TarkovArt2026[/p][p][/p]