The hardcore shooter Escape from Tarkov is currently only available through its launcher from developer Battlestate Games. If you discover an offer on Steam, stay away – it’s a blatant scam.
Recently on Steam, you could buy the uncompromising shooter Escape from Tarkov on a deceptively real game page.
However, this was a nasty scam. Escape from Tarkov has not been available on Steam so far, and it is also unclear whether it will ever land on Steam. The fake game page is no longer accessible.
You may also encounter issues with keys from key sellers. The keys sometimes have a ‘region lock’, meaning they can only be used in certain regions.
If you want to get Escape from Tarkov cheaper, then wait for a sale. Battlestate has often offered the shooter at a reduced price in its shop, with discounts of up to 25%.
The wipe at the end of December 2022 brought patch 0.13 with the map Streets of Tarkov. Watch the trailer for more information:
Steam page of EFT looked deceptively real
What did the scam look like? It was hardly recognizable that it was a fake on the Steam page. The US site PCGamesN reports that only the system requirements didn’t match. Moreover, there was no indication of the current beta status of the shooter.
However, these are details that one only knows if they are already familiar with the game. For a player without prior knowledge, it was very hard to tell.
Due to the refund feature of Steam, any damage is likely to be limited if there have been problems.
What do scammers gain from it? Apparently, they wanted to make easy and quick money this way. They likely got access to the game, but it didn’t go through Steam, but also through the familiar Battlestate launcher.
The scammers might have acquired access to the game cheaply or through unethical means to increase their margin. However, it could also just have been a bad joke.
A complete overview of prices and editions can be found here: How can I play Escape from Tarkov and where can I buy it?
