The online shooter Escape from Tarkov has been in development for a long time. Today, one of the biggest updates so far is being released, addressing a problem that has been bothering players for quite a while. The update is making the shooter really interesting.
What does the new patch bring? Patch 0.12 introduces a whole range of new features in the still interesting hardcore online shooter in 2019. This includes another map and also the hideout, which serves as the players’ base that you can gradually expand. Additionally, more traders, boss enemies, items, as well as optimizations, adjustments, and bug fixes are being added.
A much-needed engine update
What is the most important new feature? The developers are switching to the new Unity engine version 2018.4 with this update. This is important because this version offers improved network performance. And that has been one of the biggest criticisms of the game. Escape from Tarkov is still plagued by lags and poor connections.
The developers explain that the new engine version has allowed them to make many important and urgently needed improvements to network performance. As a result, the online shooter should now run significantly better.
When will the update come? A technical update preparing patch 0.12 was rolled out today. The actual patch, unlike originally stated here, does not have a date yet.
Interest is growing
What is the current state of Escape from Tarkov? One hasn’t really heard much big news from the online shooter in a long time. A dedicated fanbase has formed that is loyal to the game and eagerly awaits every update. For a long time, Escape from Tarkov was considered a shooter that only targets hardcore players.
However, this was partly due to the network performance. If you really wanted to be good, you had to get used to the quirks. Especially beginners and casual gamers apparently did not have the patience for that. Especially since it could be frustrating to lose to veterans who could take you out immediately despite the poor performance.
However, this could change now. If Escape from Tarkov is now easier to play, it may attract more newcomers as well. Additionally, there are changes such as the regeneration of health points after a raid depending on the expansion of the hideout or quickly finding missing weapon parts, which should make the game a bit more interesting, even for newcomers.
How popular is the shooter currently? The viewer numbers on Twitch are always a good indicator of how popular a game is at the moment. For Escape from Tarkov, the situation has not looked too good during the summer. The viewer numbers were declining according to Twitchtracker.
However, this has changed in recent weeks. More and more people are watching streams of the game, and viewer numbers have climbed to 61,470 at peak times.
Escape from Tarkov is slowly making its way. Continuous updates are good for the online shooter, and more and more players are showing interest. With the current patch, the game is taking a big step forward, so all shooter fans might want to take a look.
