Escape from Tarkov 2023 Roadmap: Confirmed Wipes & Updates

Battlestate Games has released a Technical Roadmap for Escape for Tarkov which will see major improvements to the game.

First Published November 8, 2023, 17:50

Escape From Tarkov is one of the best competitive multiplayer games out there due to how much content is available in-game. Players can constantly loot other players to make the next run of the game easier. With the next wipe always looming in Escape From Tarkov, players are always looking for an edge. But the fact of the matter is that Escape From Tarkov is still in Beta and because of that, the game is constantly updating. As a result of that, the game is looking at some major improvements in the future, and players have a lot to look forward to. Here's what we know about the game's current roadmap for 2023 and beyond.

Escape From Tarkov 2023 Roadmap Overview

Here is a complete list of updates announced for Escape From Tarkov's Roadmap in 2023:

Summer 2023 Update

  • Loadout presets
  • Randomized loot container spawns
  • Selecting a body part to heal with a hotkey
  • Toggling helmet lights
  • Selling all Player Scav equipment to Fence
  • Sidearm quick swap
  • Updated trading UI
  • New QoL features
  • Streets of Tarkov expansion (second iteration)
  • New equipment and armor
  • PKM, SVT, AVT, AK-12, Sawed-off, PM and weapon mods
  • New Boss – Kaban
  • Weapon Stand in the Hideout
  • Quest rebalance
  • Glass shader optimization
  • Light source processing optimization
  • Various technical and functional adjustments
  • AI behavior improvements

August 2023 Tarkov Wipe

Winter 2023 Update

  • Preset magazine ammo loading
  • Recoil rework
  • Armor customization and reworked armor hitboxes with hit registration
  • Vaulting
  • Blind fire (one-handed, two-handed)
  • Weapon bipods / mounting
  • BTR on Streets of Tarkov
  • Lightkeeper services
  • Streets of Tarkov expansion (third iteration)
  • Left shoulder shooting
  • RPD, SCAR GL. SIG Spear, 9A91, VSK-94
  • New Boss
  • Achievements
  • Balancing changes to mechanics of armor, damage, movement
  • Leveling, skill, weapon mastering rebalance
  • Sight reticle brightness adjustment
  • Various technical and functional adjustments
  • AI behavior improvements

December 2023 Tarkov Wipe

  • This Tarkov Wipe has not got a confirmed date at the time of writing.

In Progress Updates

  • Client Performance Optimisation
  • Unity 2021
  • New Matchmaker
  • Various improvements to the launcher, backend & anti-cheat

Will Be Added Later

  • New Location

For more Escape From Tarkov news, be sure to check out our dedicated section or take a look at some of our Guides & Tutorials just below:

Escape From Tarkov Wipe News, Latest Patch Notes and More

Escape From Tarkov Map Extraction Guides

Escape From Tarkov Gameplay Guides

Escape From Tarkov Best Weapons, Armor and More

Escape From Tarkov Gunsmith Walkthrough

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