Escape from Tarkov: Realitätsnaher Hardcore-Shooter steht vor Beta

The year 2016 is coming to an end, and the developers at Battlestate Games are reflecting on what has happened in the MMO shooter Escape from Tarkov this year.

Escape from Tarkov puts you in the fictional Russian city of Tarkov, which has been sealed off after a military coup. Your task is to escape the city – if you want. Because of course, you also have the option to stay and adapt to the new circumstances. However you choose, you will quickly realize that quite a bit has changed in the city. Chaos has erupted, and the streets are ruled by several factions fighting for control of each district.

From Prototype to Alpha

Escape from Tarkov has evolved from a combat prototype to an alpha over the course of the year, which is now on the verge of entering beta status. During this time, many changes have been made to the game, including graphics, the physics system, and network code. However, one thing has always remained the same: The goal is to develop an extremely immersive multiplayer shooter.

Fighting in dangerous situations is at the forefront. The developers want to make the game as realistic as possible. For example, the weight of a weapon plays an important role. You can customize your own weapons, but if they are unbalanced in terms of weight, you will have a hard time hitting opponents.

New Modes and More Story

Plans are already in place for the upcoming year. The beta is set to launch soon, and additional game modes will be added, including an arena and a free-roam mode where you can explore the game world freely. You will then be able to team up with other players for raids that you initiate yourself and that are not predetermined by the game. A clan system is also planned. Furthermore, you will explore many story-based areas – some of which you can visit alone, others only in a group – and a dynamic weather system will be introduced that will also affect your actions. 

Optimizations, bug fixes, and the implementation of an anti-cheat tool are also on the agenda for 2017. Next year, Escape from Tarkov will be made into a polished game.

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