In the third episode, we’ll explore how the world of #EscapefromTarkov gradually grew into a richer universe filled with stories and details. We’ll take a look at the game’s deep lore - from the first USEC landing in the region to the cultists and the Lightkeeper. We’ll revisit the story behind the creation of the first boss, Reshala, and explore how the Hideout came to be - as well as the design ideas behind the feature's development. We’ll also discuss one of the key questions at the heart of Escape from Tarkov’s development philosophy: where is the line between the envisioned high level of difficulty and accessibility for new players? Stories from the people who were there from the beginning, along with new facts and details, will offer a different perspective on familiar elements of the game. youtu.be/5AaX3QJ2_iI

The GUN GAME TRIOS team tournament has started! The task is to race to complete Ref's task chain for eliminating PMCs with various weapons at the Ultra Shopping Mall. The trio that completes all contracts first wins. Watch the main broadcast on: twitch.tv/mr_souer Visit the participants' channels from the list, track the progress, and earn Twitch Drops: mrsouer.com/events/gun_game_… To receive Drops, link your Twitch profile in the BSG Account Center: escapefromtarkov.com/support…

In this video, we customize an AK-12, a modern evolution of the famous family of assault rifles. This model was developed with a focus on contemporary requirements for ergonomics, ease of handling, and compatibility with a wide range of accessories. youtu.be/He_4TvAr0Xs #EscapefromTarkov

The tense standoff in the Lab continues. PMCs hired by Therapist keep interfering with Ref’s operation, and the underground complex is drawing ever more attention. The in-game event "Scourge Incursion" in #EscapefromTarkov has been extended until October 26, 7:00 AM GMT / 3:00 AM EDT. A unique achievement has been added to the game, which can be obtained by completing the event task line. For players who have already completed it, the achievement will be granted shortly. We’ve also made the following balancing changes to Scourge and his guards: ● Reduced health of all body parts; ● Decreased field of view; ● Increased spread when firing at a distance; ● Reduced enemy detection speed.

The first GUN GAME TRIOS team tournament by #SOUERGAMES! Teams of three will take on a series of challenges, progressing through weapon tiers by completing a chain of objectives. Streaming #EscapefromTarkov on Twitch? Form a team of three streamers and apply to participate mrsouer.com/contact-me?event… Registration is open until October 22, 10 AM EDT / 3 PM BST. Follow the tournament and support the participants — Twitch Drops will be available on their streams! The tournament kicks off on October 24 at 9 AM EDT / 1 PM BST.

A new in-game survey is now available for #EscapefromTarkov players, focused on the Leagues system. We'd like to hear your opinion on the current Leagues system, weekly competitions, Ranking up and down, leaderboards, and rewards. Your responses will help us understand which elements of the Leagues system players find most interesting and which changes we should consider as we continue to develop it. You will receive a participation reward in your in-game messages after completing the survey. Thank you for helping us make the game better!

The in-game event “Scourge Incursion” is live in #EscapefromTarkov. A squad of unidentified operatives has infiltrated the TerraGroup underground complex. They’re well-armed and even better trained. Their actions seem almost rehearsed. Rumor has it that they’re led by one of the Arena champions. Take part in the investigation to uncover what they’re looking for in the Lab. The event will run until October 20, 8:00 AM BST / 3:00 AM EDT.

We have installed a technical update for #EscapefromTarkov. Please download the update via the launcher. On updated servers, raid time may be reduced to 10 minutes. PMC bot behavior adjustments in PvE ZONE: ● Reduced the distance at which PMC bots react to gunfire; ● Reduced the amount of time PMC bots spend in cover when reacting to gunfire; ● Reduced the amount of time PMC bots spend near points of interest while covering teammates when searching for loot. Fixes: ● Fixed an issue that could cause Black Division bots to teleport in some cases; ● Fixed an issue that allowed the RShG-2 to be unloaded, which could cause a player to softlock during the raid; ● Fixed an issue that prevented the task "...for the Good of the Chosen" from being automatically accepted after completing the previous task.

Today marks Battlestate Games' 12th anniversary! Thank you for your passion, interest, and support. We're not slowing down and will continue to expand both EFT and EFT: Arena, with plenty of new content on the horizon. To celebrate, you can claim an in-game gift, available across all game modes, in the Battlestate Games account center. profile.tarkov.com/profile/g… Additionally, a 15% anniversary discount on all tactical clothing is now live in the Expansions Hub. Both the discount and the gift will be available until October 19, 12:00 PM BST / 7:00 AM EDT. #EscapefromTarkov

With the addition of the Prestige system to PvE ZONE, players who did not reset their progress when the game was released have gained a unique opportunity. You can now do so by claiming your first Prestige, which only requires reaching character level 15 and turning in 5 million roubles. That way, you will not only receive the corresponding rewards, but also unlock access to all the content released since update 1.0. Main story chapters, the ability to escape, Icebreaker location, as well as upcoming events - the full #EscapefromTarkov experience will become available to you!

Modifiers are a key part of the seasonal system in #EscapefromTarkov. Here are the most popular positive and negative modifiers at the current stage of the Kord Breach season. The percentage shows the share of players who chose a particular one.

Final day of the EXFIL Brothers stream event! Streamers are running their final raids together and recapping the training — soon, the Candidates will be heading into Tarkov on their own. Don't miss your last chance to grab Twitch Drops during the event. Tune in to the participants' streams to collect valuable rewards and rare loot. Watch live: tarkov.com/s/exfilbros #EscapefromTarkov

Invited Operators continue to help new players find their footing in #EscapefromTarkov. Watch the streamers and their Candidates, earn useful and valuable Twitch Drops, and claim a rare item at the end of the day. Tune in to watch: tarkov.com/s/exfilbros

Changes have been made to the EXFIL Brothers program rules. A player can now become a Candidate if they meet one of the following conditions: ● They have spent less than 40 hours in the game, regardless of when the account was created; ● Or they have an account created less than 7 days ago. This change will allow more players to participate in the program, find a teammate, and earn valuable rewards.

We have installed a technical update for #EscapefromTarkov. The base spawn chance for Partisan on Lighthouse, Shoreline, Woods, and Customs has been increased to 25%. Please note that in PvP and Seasonal modes, the final chance depends on the presence of PMCs with low karma in the raid. The lower the karma, the higher the chance of Partisan appearing.

We have installed a technical update for #EscapefromTarkov. ● Fixed an issue that prevented some players from loading into a raid as a Scav.

We have installed a technical update for #EscapefromTarkov. Please download the update via the launcher. The game will not be stopped, but on updated servers, raid time may be reduced to 10 minutes. ● Fixed incorrect position of Zryachiy on Lighthouse; ● Fixed incorrect Boss behavior towards player Scavs with Fence reputation higher than 6; ● Fixed incorrect behavior of exits on several locations; ● Fixed an issue where an ending was not registered upon completing the storyline if another ending had previously been obtained; ● Fixed display of the selected ending on the character screen; ● Fixed missing tooltips for some achievements; ● Fixed several geometry issues on Customs where the character could get stuck; ● Fixed an issue with wrong Prestige icons being displayed next to nicknames of other players; ● Fixed incorrect display of transit names in the exit list after changing the client language; ● Fixed inability to pick up Magazine Cases and Weapon Cases while using certain backpacks.