Escape from Tarkov fans are talking after Battlestate Games’ Nikita Buyanov shared a teaser about a ‘Hardcore Wipe’ scheduled for July. This update may disrupt the way players experience the game by removing some of the usual conveniences and significantly increasing the challenge level.
The teaser image was soon supported by a roadmap from Battlestate, suggesting this could be the final wipe before the game reaches its 1.0 release. It’s a big deal for anyone invested in Tarkov’s hardcore survival elements.
In Tarkov terms, a ‘hardcore wipe’ essentially means the game will become much tougher. This concept, created by the community years ago, includes several restrictions: no use of Scav characters, no item insurance, and no access to Traders or the Flea Market. Imagine having to start fresh without all those safety nets; it’s daunting, right?
If Battlestate enforces these rules in the upcoming wipe, players might find themselves relearning the game from the ground up. It could be a refreshing challenge or a frustrating hurdle, depending on who you ask. The community is split on whether this will breathe new life into Tarkov or cause headaches for months.
— Nikita Buyanov (@nikgeneburn) June 26, 2025
Unfortunately, Nikita hasn’t shared a specific date for this wipe, only the hint of the hardcore mode itself. We’re just days away from July, so more details should come very soon. Battlestate Games has a history of dropping news about their internal projects right on schedule.
