Escape from Tarkov has finally appeared on Steam’s store page, allowing players to add it to their wishlists ahead of a full launch planned for after November 15. That matters because millions who avoided the proprietary launcher can now buy and update the game through Valve, while Steam’s refund rules could create headaches for Battlestate Games.
Battlestate Games has added Escape from Tarkov to Steam, and, for now, the only action available is to wishlist the game. Public release is expected after the studio ships a 1.0 version following the November 15 milestone. News about the 1.0 launch surfaced a few weeks ago when Battlestate let press and creators play the new build at PAX.
Escape from Tarkov is the original extraction FPS where every raid is a gamble with death. Prep you raid, bleed, endure and fight through ruthless PMC players and Scavs, gain tactical advantage and cling to your loot — only extraction decides if you live or lose it all.
For nearly a decade, the game lived only on Battlestate’s launcher, which kept a chunk of potential players away. Making the store page public widens access, but it also brings the quirks of Steam into play. Refunds are lenient on Valve’s platform, and Tarkov’s steep learning curve means some buyers might hit refund instead of learning the ropes. Cheating and server problems are another worry that could bite at launch.
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