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When Is The Next Escape From Tarkov Wipe?
Escape From Tarkov has transitioned from a six-month wipe schedule to a seasonal model following its 1.0 release. While traditional wipes are no longer the norm, players can opt into new seasons with unique modifiers and objectives, effectively offering a fresh start. The first season is anticipated around June 2026, though an official date has not yet been announced by Battlestate Games.
The 39 Best Survival Games To Play In 2026
This guide highlights 39 of the best survival games available in 2026, spanning various platforms and offering diverse gameplay experiences. The article details key features, developers, and release information for each title, emphasizing elements like resource management, base building, and combat.
Tarkov chief Nikita Buyanov is right: Arc Raiders is an extraction shooter for "casual people," but…
This article discusses how Arc Raiders, despite being an extraction shooter, offers a more casual and cozy experience compared to games like Escape from Tarkov. The author argues that any game can be a 'cozy game' depending on the player's relationship with it, highlighting Arc Raiders' forgiving nature, low FOMO, and community focus as key elements that make it accessible.
Escape from Tarkov's new sister shooter will have maps that are 4x EFT's size
Nikita Buyanov, director of Escape from Tarkov, revealed that his new sci-fi game, Fragmentary Order, will feature maps four to five times larger than those in Tarkov. Developed by Rant Gaming Studios using Unreal Engine, the game is described as a 'combat simulator' rather than an extraction shooter and is currently in early testing with closed alpha planned soon.
Tarkov lead vows to make the upcoming Fragmentary Order the opposite of Arc Raiders, which he calls an 'extraction…
Nikita Buyanov, the creator of Escape from Tarkov, is developing a new hardcore sci-fi extraction shooter called Fragmentary Order. He intends for it to be the opposite of Arc Raiders, aiming for a challenging and rewarding experience rather than a casual one. While players will still lose loot upon death, Buyanov emphasizes that Fragmentary Order will simulate reality with dynamic events and the potential for cooperation, though conflict is inevitable.
Escape from Tarkov boss says Arc Raiders is "an extraction shooter for casual people," but he wants "the…
Nikita Buyanov, head of Escape from Tarkov developer Battlestate Games, has described Arc Raiders as an extraction shooter for casual players. Buyanov stated that his team is pursuing a more hardcore experience for their own games, emphasizing survival and dynamic events beyond just player-versus-player combat.
Escape From Tarkov Arena is free-to-play this weekend, just in time for its new season
Battlestate Games is offering a free-to-play weekend for Escape From Tarkov Arena from April 24-27, 2026, coinciding with the launch of its new Season 2. The update includes a revamped battle pass, weapon rebalancing, and a move to the Unity 6 engine. A 30% discount on the full game is available until May 3.
Ex-Escape From Tarkov devs will "ride the wave" of AI, but stress "the finishing touch must always come from a human hand"
Former Escape From Tarkov developers at Nomion Games believe AI can be a valuable tool in game development, likening it to a sculptor's chisel for generating ideas and handling monotonous tasks. However, they stress that the final creative decisions and finishing touches must always come from human hands to avoid genericism and maintain game identity. The studio aims to carefully integrate AI to boost efficiency without compromising core gameplay elements or risking player backlash seen in other titles.
Escape From Tarkov Update
Battlestate Games has released update 1.0.4.5 for Escape From Tarkov. This update introduces several improvements and balance adjustments to the game.
'Tarkov for life': After announcing a new sci-fi shooter, Escape from Tarkov's creator assures players that there's enough room in his heart for both
Nikita Buyanov, the creator of Escape from Tarkov, has clarified his involvement with the new sci-fi shooter Fragmentary Order. He assures players that Escape from Tarkov remains his life and that he continues to work on it with Battlestate Games, while Fragmentary Order is being developed by a separate company he founded to pursue his dream of creating a hard sci-fi experience.
Former Escape From Tarkov dev says "no amount of millions of dollars can save a weak product"
Dmitri Ogorodnikov, co-head of Nomion Games and former developer at Battlestate Games, emphasizes that a game's quality is paramount, stating that marketing cannot save a weak product. He highlights the challenges in the current shooter market, citing examples like Concord and Highguard, and outlines Nomion's strategy for their upcoming game, Rush is Real, to focus on gameplay quality and unique ideas rather than market trends.
Look, 16 GB of RAM is absolutely fine for PC gaming in 2026. Though there are some caveats to that...
This analysis investigates whether 16 GB of RAM is sufficient for PC gaming in 2026, testing various memory-intensive games with both 16 GB and 32 GB configurations on high-end and mainstream GPUs. While 16 GB proved adequate for many titles, especially with ample VRAM, multitasking or playing extremely demanding games like Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and Star Citizen may still benefit from 32 GB.
The best extraction shooters on PC or: how I learned there are other games like Arc Raiders
This article explores the extraction shooter genre on PC, highlighting seven recommended games. It details the core mechanics of securing loot and the risk of losing it upon death, while also noting the genre's flexibility with examples ranging from PvP-focused titles like Arc Raiders and Marathon to singleplayer experiences like Escape from Duckov and the hardcore simulation of Escape from Tarkov.
