As the firesale goes live in the treacherous world of Escape From Tarkov, the community is excited about what’s to come… and that is the upcoming wipe and the start of the new season. The drastic drop in prices and the frenetic trading activities are the final acts before the game resets, sounding like a fresh start for all.
During the firesale, traders offer their goods at significantly reduced prices, indicating they’re trying to liquidate their stock. This event typically precedes the much-anticipated wipe, a complete progress reset for all players, which usually occurs a day after. The firesale allows players to experience high-end gear and frantic gameplay in the final hours before the slate is wiped clean.
The concept of a wipe is unique to Escape From Tarkov and similar survival games, where periodic resets level the playing field and offer a fresh start. People will start from scratch and re-experience the thrill of looting their first valuable items again.
With the firesale ongoing, players should take advantage of the situation and:
- Gear up with the best available equipment and jump into the most challenging raids.
- Engage in PvP battles with less risk, knowing that the reset is imminent.
- Experiment with different playstyles or weapons you usually wouldn’t use.
- Most importantly, have fun! The end of a wipe cycle is the perfect time to take risks and enjoy the game without long-term consequences.
With this wipe, there’s a lot to come, including a ton of new content related to Streets of Tarkov, recoil changes, and more.
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— Escape from Tarkov (@tarkov) December 26, 2023
