Tomorrow, October 31, starting at 7:00 AM GMT (3:00 AM EDT), Escape From Tarkov will undergo significant maintenance as Battlestate Games rolls out the highly-anticipated patch 0.15.5.0. Now, if you’re a Tarkov veteran like me, you know these updates are no small affair. The servers will be down for roughly 8 hours, though there’s a chance it could go longer if things get tricky. During this time, the game won’t be accessible, so wrap up your raids and stash organization beforehand.
The confirmation for this arrived from Battlestate Games’ official X profile:
Tomorrow, October 31, at 7:00 AM GMT / 3:00 AM EDT we are planning to install patch 0.15.5.0 for #EscapefromTarkov. The installation will take approximately 8 hours, but may be extended if required. The game will not be accessible during this period. pic.twitter.com/LhKp3YWsaW
— Escape from Tarkov (@tarkov) October 30, 2024
So, what can we expect from this patch? Details are still under wraps, but if past updates are anything to go by, we’ll likely see a mix of fresh content, performance upgrades, and those nitty-gritty quality-of-life changes that make Tarkov such an incredible, gritty experience. We could be looking at adjustments to gear and loadouts, new hideout features, or even some surprise tweaks that’ll shake up the meta. We’ve all got our fingers crossed for critical fixes and perhaps a new batch of quests.
For those who live and breathe Tarkov, waiting is never easy, especially with a game as intense as this one. We know that any patch from Battlestate is like getting a mystery box of enhancements and adjustments. These updates have been essential in transforming the game into the hard-hitting experience it is today. So, grab your coffee, maybe watch a few raid replays or recent reactions to Tarkov changes, and let’s be ready to jump back in once the servers are live again.
This patch will most likely introduce the Unity 2022 migration, which should improve the game performance and visuals by quite a lot!
