Escape From Tarkov has been teasing players for years, stuck in early access limbo since 2017. Now, a new gift code from Battlestate Games suggests the game might finally be stepping out of beta and hitting version 1.0. That’s almost a decade of waiting, so why the sudden hint?
Players discovered a fresh gift code called “RELEASECOMINGSOON” which can be redeemed on the game’s website. The name alone feels like a not-so-subtle nudge that something big is about to drop. What’s included with this code? Quite a bit of useful gear, but only for PvP accounts, not PvE
- Tactical Sport Headset
- Fleece Beanie
- TGlasses
- AFAK
- Esmarch x 2
- Ultimag x 3
- Zarya Flashbang
- SJ6
- 7.62 PP x 60
- 7.62 PS x 120
- RGD-5 x 2
- Propital
- Morphine
- CALOK-B
- CMS
- Vaseline
- A18 Skanda Armoured Rig
- AKMN (fully kitted)
That’s a solid package for anyone preparing for some intense firefights. But what matters is the message behind the code. Could it mean Escape From Tarkov is finally going retail? The game has been in early access since 2017, and the wait has been long enough to make you question if it’ll ever leave.
Guess we’ll find out soon. Maybe an announcement will come at Gamescom during its marathon coverage, or perhaps at The Game Awards in December. It’s odd how the developers chose to tease the release with a gift code rather than a straightforward statement. Maybe they want to stir the pot and see who’s paying attention.
So, what’s your take? Is this a genuine sign that Tarkov’s full launch is imminent, or just a clever way to keep the hype simmering? Either way, it’s a moment worth watching. I mean, how many games stay in early access for nearly a decade?
