Battlstate Games has released a new update for Escape From Tarkov, titled 0.16.9.0. The patch notes for the update can be found below:
PvE mode synchronization
Added synchronization between Escape from Tarkov: Arena and Escape from Tarkov PvE mode.
The main feature of this synchronization is that it only works one-way (excluding regular tasks), meaning the progress in EFT: Arena syncs with PvE mode, but not the other way around.
Trader Ref
- Added Ref to PvE mode with his related tasks and trade offers;
- Arena’s task lines in PvP & PvE modes now contain a special label indicating the game mode;
- These tasks can be completed simultaneously in both modes.
Item transfer
- Added the ability to transfer currency (Roubles, GP coins, Lega Medals) and loot crates to PvE mode;
- Items and currency from PvE mode cannot be transferred to EFT: Arena;
- Item transfer game mode selection option is available at Ref’s services tab;
- Item transfer between Arena and PvP mode remain unchanged;
- Item transfer limits are separated between the two EFT game modes, not affecting each other.
Tactical clothing
- Obtaining clothing in EFT: Arena unlocks it in both PvP and PvE mode;
- Obtaining clothing in PvP mode unlocks it only in EFT: Arena;
- Obtaining clothing in PvE mode does not unlock it in PvP mode and EFT: Arena.
BattlePass
- Earning rewards in BattlePass now also unlocks them in PvE mode;
- The already earned BattlePass rewards, including trade offers and clothing, are also unlocked in PvE mode.
In-game tasks
- After completing tasks in EFT: Arena, you receive rewards into your in-game stash and can transfer them to either PvP or PvE mode.
Trader standing
- Trader standing increase from EFT: Arena transfers into both PvE and PvP mode:
- Completing tasks in PvE mode gives trader standing only in PvE mode;
- Completing tasks in PvP mode gives trader standing both in PvP mode and EFT: Arena.
- Note: Trader standing in EFT: Arena and PvE mode may differ due to PvE trader standing not transferring to EFT: Arena.
Character experience, skills, and weapon mastery
- Experience, skills and mastery leveled in EFT: Arena transfers it to both PvE and PvP mode:
- Gaining experience in PvE mode does not transfer it elsewhere;
- Gaining experience in PvP mode also transfers it to EFT: Arena.
- Note: Experience, skills and mastery in EFT: Arena and PvE mode may differ due to PvE experience not transferring to EFT: Arena.
Character wipes
- In the event of a character wipe (global, personal, or Prestige) in PvP or EFT: Arena, only PvP and EFT: Arena progress will be reset:
- Progress in tasks related to PvE mode and EFT: Arena will not be reset.
- If you perform a character wipe in PvE mode, your progress will be reset only in PvE mode:
- Progress in tasks related to PvP mode and EFT: Arena will not be reset;
- Progress in tasks related to PvE mode and EFT: Arena will be reset.
AI:
- Readjusted the general AI detection system;
- Readjusted the AI detection system through smoke;
- Improved the AI enemy detection system;
- Improved the AI looting patterns;
- Improved the AI grenade launcher aiming system;
- Improved the AI detection system when the AI is hiding in vegetation;
- Several Boss behavior fixes;
- Fixed the situations when an AI would drop their NVG to the player;
- Fixed the specific situations when the cultists would stop shooting the player;
- Fixed the issue with AI PMCs not patrolling the territory on Factory;
- Fixed the several situations when Rogues would fire the stationary AGS-17 outside their detection sector;
- Fixed the situations when bots were spawning in front of players;
- Fixed the situations when a bot group would summon an ally next to the player.
Audio:
- Fixed the incorrect volume of certain sounds;
- Removed the M67 grenade fuze ignite sound;
- Fixed several issues with sound occlusion on Streets of Tarkov and Customs;
- Added noise cancelling and microphone sensitivity options for voice chat;
- Fixed the issues with short clicks and sound artifacts when using VoIP;
- Fixed the issue with players still hearing VoIP after disabling it in the settings;
- Added the ability to quick-swap microphones to use in VoIP;
- Now, if the user encounters a microphone error, they can enable/disable voice chat to receive incoming voice streams;
- Added the ability to adjust VoIP volume.
QoL:
- Changed the surgical kit auto-use priority to legs.
Balancing changes
- New balancing changes to the Hardcore Wipe mechanics:
- Returned access to the Flea Market at level 35 with the ability to place one Found in Raid item at a time;
- Reverted the trader prices to the values before the Hardcore Wipe;
- Reverted the Scav cooldown to the values before the Hardcore Wipe;
- Returned the missing trade offers at Therapist Loyalty Level 4;
- Returned the ability to insure items at Prapor and Therapist, and disabled insurance at Fence.
Fixes:
- Fixed numerous visual issues, incorrect culling, object ballistics, decals, and lighting across all locations;
- Fixed the ability to use gestures while jumping to gain an advantage;
- Fixed the character behavior when attempting to equip a grenade while using the bipod;
- Fixed the in-raid compass interaction;
- Fixed the incorrect Glock 18C recoil when shooting in small bursts;
- Fixed the ability to add incompatible attachments on an equipped weapon;
- Fixed the issue with max level skills not leveling correctly after using a stimulant;
- Fixed several visual issues with Hideout zones;
- Fixed the Ammo used and Overall accuracy statistics during local PvE raids;
- Fixed the RShG-2 explosion visuals in thermal optics;
- Fixed the ability to equip regular and helmet-mounted headsets at the same time;
- Fixed the cause of Error 228 when auto-sorting stash in certain cases.
