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Escape from Tarkov @eft.bsky.social · 1d

BattlePass Season 0 in #TarkovArena comes to an end on October 22.

Make sure to complete your tasks and claim the rewards before the new season begins on October 22!

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Escape from Tarkov @eft.bsky.social · 2d

New balancing changes in #EscapefromTarkov:

● Reduced the trader restock timer to 30 minutes.

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Escape from Tarkov @eft.bsky.social · 3d

● Increased the PMC skill leveling speed, adjusted individually;
● Increased the successful raid experience multiplier;
● Removed the ability to earn the limited Hardcore Wipe achievements.

Escape from Tarkov @eft.bsky.social · 3d

● Increased the colored keycard spawn chances in The Lab;
● Removed the listing restrictions on the Flea Market;
● Added access to the Flea Market at player level 10 with the initial ability to list up to 5 items;

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Escape from Tarkov @eft.bsky.social · 3d

● Added new dogtag barters for various equipment at LL2 traders;
● Increased the number of valuable item containers on all locations;
● Increased the number of duffle bags and stashes on all locations;
● Added various container spawns in marked rooms;

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Escape from Tarkov @eft.bsky.social · 3d

New Softcore balancing changes in #EscapefromTarkov:

● Reduced the inertia dependency on carried weight - the inertia now has significantly less impact with the heavier loads;
● Reduced the aim punch effect by 60%;
● Increased the overweight status threshold by 50%;

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Escape from Tarkov @eft.bsky.social · 6d

In #TarkovArena, update 0.3.4.0 has been released, Season 0 of the Battle Pass is nearing its end, and the team continues to work on the major 0.4.0.0 update, which will mark the launch of Season 1.

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Escape from Tarkov @eft.bsky.social · 6d

In the seventh issue of the community digest, we recap recent events and share future development plans.

A key highlight is the appearance of Escape from Tarkov page on Steam, where the game can now be added to your wishlist.

#EscapefromTarkov is set to release on November 15, 2025.

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Escape from Tarkov @eft.bsky.social · 7d

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Escape from Tarkov @eft.bsky.social · 7d

A new #TarkovArena feedback survey is now available in the BSG launcher. The survey focuses on gathering additional player feedback following Patch 0.3.4.

Your feedback will help us make more informed decisions on future balance adjustments and refine various aspects of the game.

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Escape from Tarkov @eft.bsky.social · 8d

We have installed a technical update for #TarkovArena. Please download the update via the Launcher.

● Fixed all the known issues that may've caused memory leaks.

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Escape from Tarkov @eft.bsky.social · 8d

New balancing changes in #EscapefromTarkov:

● Previously unavailable trader offers have been restored for all traders on all LLs.
● Increased the Flea Market maximum offer slots to 3.

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Escape from Tarkov @eft.bsky.social · 9d

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.

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Escape from Tarkov @eft.bsky.social · 11d

The installation of #TarkovArena patch 0.3.4.0 has begun.

The installation will take approximately 4 hours, but may be extended if required. The game will not be accessible during this period.

arena.tarkov.com/news/patch-0...

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Escape from Tarkov @eft.bsky.social · 12d

The technical update installation in #TarkovArena is complete. Please download the update via the launcher.

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Escape from Tarkov @eft.bsky.social · 12d

We have started the installation of the #TarkovArena technical update. The installation will take approximately 3 hours. The game will not be available during this period.

This update will include infrastructure changes required before the Patch 0.3.4.0 scheduled for Tuesday, September 30.

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Escape from Tarkov @eft.bsky.social · 12d

The installation will take approximately 3 hours. The game will not be available during this period.

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Escape from Tarkov @eft.bsky.social · 12d

Tomorrow, September 29, at 8:00 AM BST / 3:00 AM EDT we are planning to start installing a technical update for #TarkovArena.

This update will include infrastructure changes required before the Patch 0.3.4.0 scheduled for Tuesday, September 30.

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Escape from Tarkov @eft.bsky.social · 13d

Wrapping up #TarkovTGS2025 with a massive group photo, but the Tarkov World Tour continues.

A special shoutout to our talented team for bringing #EscapefromTarkov and #TarkovArena to life on #TGS2025, making this event possible.

See you soon at Paris Games Week on October 30th!

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Escape from Tarkov @eft.bsky.social · 13d

Only 15 minutes left! Don’t miss your last chance to meet Nikita Buyanov on Meet & Greet session at Hall 3, Booth 03-C05.

#EscapefromTarkov #TarkovArena #TarkovTGS2025 #TGS2025

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Escape from Tarkov @eft.bsky.social · 13d

Day 4 has begun — the grand finale of #TGS2025. Last chance to check out exclusive content at Hall 3, Booth 03-C05, and our merch store in Hall 9, Booth 09-W18.
#EscapefromTarkov #TarkovArena #TarkovTGS2025

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Escape from Tarkov @eft.bsky.social · 14d

Last chance to meet Nikita Buyanov on #TGS2025 in person!

Tomorrow from 15:00 to 16:00, visit Hall 3, Booth 03-C05 for the final Meet & Greet session.

#EscapefromTarkov #TarkovArena #TarkovTGS2025

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Escape from Tarkov @eft.bsky.social · 14d

#EscapefromTarkov #TarkovArena #TarkovTGS2025 #TGS2025

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Escape from Tarkov @eft.bsky.social · 14d

The third day is live at #TGS2025! Find us at Hall 3, Booth 03-C05 and be part of the #EscapefromTarkov and #TarkovArena community today — and visit our merch store in Hall 9, Booth 09-W18.

#TarkovTGS2025

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Escape from Tarkov @eft.bsky.social · 14d

Since August 22, 2025, more than 4700 cheaters have been banned in #EscapefromTarkov.

docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

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