Escape From Tarkov Arena is coming to the Epic Games Store

Epic Games has announced that the realistic shooter Escape From Tarkov, or better said, its multiplayer team-based counterpart, Arena, is on its way to the Epic Games Store.

Battlestate Games has just announced that Escape from Tarkov: Arena is making its way to the Epic Games Store, opening up a new frontier for hardcore PvP fans. If you’ve been itching for a brutally realistic, close-quarters combat experience with advanced ballistics, weapon mechanics, and adrenaline-fueled firefights, this is your chance…

The announcement arrived via the Epic Games Store’s official Twitter profile. While many expected to see such a release on Steam, it happened quite the opposite. It seems that Tarkov Arena is coming to the Epic Games Store first instead of Steam.

Wishlist Escape from @Tarkov: Arena now! https://t.co/xMm1MTbpNC

Intense, hardcore close-quarters PvP battles with realistic weapon mechanics, and advanced ballistics are coming your way. Are you ready to dominate the Arena? pic.twitter.com/uIn1swj2mv

— Epic Games Store (@EpicGames) March 4, 2025

Unlike the original Escape from Tarkov, which blends survival, extraction, and tactical realism, Arena focuses entirely on pure, skill-based combat. It strips away the scavenging and looting mechanics, placing players in tight, high-stakes PvP battles where precision and reflexes determine the victor.

With multiple game modes, team-based engagements, and a heavy emphasis on tactical positioning and weapon mastery, Arena is designed for those who thrive under pressure.