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Escape from Tarkov Launches Its Final Hardcore Wipe Today

Battlestate Games introduces a tough new wipe with restricted traders and harder AI.

Mihaela Kicevski by Mihaela Kicevski
July 9, 2025
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Escape from Tarkov is about to get a serious shakeup as Battlestate Games initiates what might be the last enforced wipe ever, and it’s not just any wipe—it’s a hardcore one. Rolling out today, July 9, this update focuses on increasing the difficulty and modifying the player experience during the game’s beta phase, which has been running for nearly a year.

The 0.16.8.0 patch introduces several significant changes: restricted traders, a closed Flea Market, more formidable AI enemies, and fewer accessible entry points to locations. It’s not for the faint of heart, and it’s already got the community talking with mixed feelings. Some are excited for a fresh challenge, while others may be worried about losing their hard-earned gear.

Tarkov 0.16.8.0 Patch Details

According to a social media post from Battlestate Games, the update will go live at 8:00 AM BST / 3:00 AM EDT and may take approximately six hours to install. During this time, both Escape from Tarkov and Tarkov Arena will be inaccessible. The Arena version also gets a significant update (0.3.2.1) that includes a wipe of its own, so it’s a day of big changes for the Tarkov universe.

Tomorrow, July 9, at 8:00 AM BST / 3:00 AM EDT we are planning to install Patch 0.16.8.0 for #EscapefromTarkov and Patch 0.3.2.1 for #TarkovArena.

The updates installation will take approximately 6 hours, but may be extended if required. Both games will not be accessible during… pic.twitter.com/QSRYV1PlMD

— Escape from Tarkov (@tarkov) July 8, 2025

This hardcore wipe was teased just a couple of weeks ago, and it’s clear they’re eager to test how players handle a more restricted and punishing environment. The full patch notes haven’t dropped yet, but you can expect some serious shifts that might make even the most confident players sweat a little.

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