Just days before Escape From Tarkov hits version 1.0 on November 15, 2025, a server bug wiped or reset progress for several players, reverting some accounts to roughly three months of earlier progress. The problem surfaced as Twitch clips and social posts showed players losing levels, gear, and unlocks without warning. A clip from streamer Axel_TV circulated on X that captured the moment some progress vanished, and multiple forum threads reported the same symptom across different accounts.
My tarkov account rolled back 3 months. I was lvl 56 with kappa and every quest for prestige done lol. Bsg already investigating pic.twitter.com/oYtO6dVBrt
— Axel (@axel__tv) November 4, 2025
Battlestate Games posted a brief note acknowledging the situation and later indicated the issue was resolved, though the statements were short on technical detail. Players affected by the reset were told to check their accounts and report any lingering discrepancies. The timing is awkward. The 1.0 release date is now fixed, and momentum around the launch includes the recent Steam listing and related storefront discussions. For background on the release timing see the site’s coverage of the 1.0 release date, and the frequent conversations about the game’s Steam availability are covered in our piece about players being asked to repurchase the game on Steam.
Not every account was affected, leaving the community wondering which backend change triggered the resets. Battlestate Games’ messaging suggested an internal fix had been applied, but did not specify the root cause or the specific steps for impacted players to restore. Players who spot missing items, trader standings, or quest progress should document their state and file a support ticket so the developer can trace what happened. For now, the safest play is to avoid major purchases until account data is confirmed stable.
Here is the developer’s post about the incident:
The technical issues have been resolved. Thank you for your patience and understanding!#EscapefromTarkov
— Escape from Tarkov (@tarkov) November 4, 2025
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