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Escape From Tarkov studio Battlestate Games has put a bounty on cheaters

Escape From Tarkov studio Battlestate Games has put a bounty on cheaters

Tarkov players who report cheaters will earn in-game currency if their report results in a ban.

Escape From Tarkov dev apologizes for paywalling PvE behind a $250 edition - will now open access to the mode in waves "for free"

Escape From Tarkov dev apologizes for paywalling PvE behind a $250 edition - will now open access to the mode in waves "for free"

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Escape From Tarkov devs reverse course on $250 PvE mode, promise it'll be free for all when the game exits beta - but its early access is still paywalled

Battlestate Games also triples down on its definition of DLC

Escape From Tarkov has alienated its entire community over broken promises and new pay-to-win mechanics (UPDATE)

The creators of Escape from Tarkov, Battlestate Games, have added a new $250 addition that not only adds new pay-to-win mechanics, but locks players out of DLC. Come check out why the community is in an uproar over this whole situation.

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Escape From Tarkov players rage as developers lock co-op PvE behind a new $250 edition despite promising access to 'all subsequent DLCs' in its old $150 edition

It's getting ugly out there.

In a rare extreme for monetization, Escape from Tarkov dev doubles down on locking new PvE mode behind $250 edition as players chant "this cannot be tolerated"

Tarkov's new Unheard Edition has not gone down well

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Escape From Tarkov 14.1 patch rolled back due to critical issues

Escape From Tarkov 14.1 patch rolled back due to critical issues

Escape From Tarkov's latest patch, 14.1, has received backlash from fans due to recoil changes and bugs. The patch will be rolled back to address these issues.

Escape from Tarkov’s controversial new patch is being rolled back after ‘critical issues and bugs were discovered’

Escape from Tarkov’s controversial new patch is being rolled back after ‘critical issues and bugs were discovered’

Battlestate Games is rolling back Escape from Tarkov's 0.14.1.0 patch after discovering "critical issues and bugs."

Escape From Tarkov introduces microtransactions, armor fixes, and bug improvements

Escape From Tarkov introduces microtransactions, armor fixes, and bug improvements

Escape From Tarkov patch 14.1.0 brings microtransactions, armor fixes, and bug improvements. Get details on the changes and what to expect.

Escape From Tarkov patch to remove snow effect starting tomorrow

Escape From Tarkov patch to remove snow effect starting tomorrow

Escape From Tarkov's upcoming patch will remove the snow effect on maps. Some players welcome the change, while others will miss the unique gameplay it bro...

Escape from Tarkov update makes airdrops items found in raid again and snow quieter

Escape from Tarkov update makes airdrops items found in raid again and snow quieter

Battlestate Games has released another technical update for Escape from Tarkov.

On the fence about Escape from Tarkov? Ground Zero is the perfect map for newcomers

On the fence about Escape from Tarkov? Ground Zero is the perfect map for newcomers

After a few hours with the latest map, Ground Zero, this newest update is the best time for newcomers to dive in.

Escape from Tarkov's 0.14 patch might be the biggest in the game's seven-year history

Escape from Tarkov's 0.14 patch might be the biggest in the game's seven-year history

Escape from Tarkov's 0.14 patch might be its biggest ever, bringing a host of new features, updates and a beginner-friendly map

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The Escape From Tarkov Arena Beta is live, and here's how you can play

A Beta for Escape From Tarkov Arena is available, but you'll only be able to play if you've been invited.

Escape from Tarkov is finally adding vaulting and players are elated

Six years after releasing in beta, Escape from Tarkov is finally adding vaulting.

6 years after becoming publicly playable, Escape from Tarkov is adding vaulting and fans are a lot more excited about it than I would've expected

"This is HUGE."

Escape From Tarkov: Arena preview - intense, but inessential

Escape From Tarkov: Arena waters down the classic EFT experience in favor of accessible arena-based firefights.

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Starting this Escape From Tarkov wipe late turned me into a loot-scrounging coward

The most recent Escape From Tarkov wipe has brought out a new side of me.

When is the next Escape From Tarkov wipe?

Here's what we know about when the next Tarkov wipe is happening. Also, some info on what to expect from the next reset.

Escape from Tarkov vows to ban dataminers and anyone else who shares "datamined information"

Escape from Tarkov is cracking down not only on dataminers, but also any "personalities" who publicize them.

Escape From Tarkov studio threatens to ban anyone who shares information gained from 'illegal datamining'

The studio says dataminers are spoiling Tarkov's "wow effect," and so they're going to take steps to end it.

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