Developers of the online shooter Escape from Tarkov have published another note dedicated to changes in the deluxe editions' lineup. At the end of April, Battlestate Games studio faced a barrage of criticism after announcing The Unheard Edition with an exclusive PvE mode.
In the latest post, the developers once again confirmed that the PvE mode will be free for owners of the Edge of Darkness edition, and players with cheaper sets will be able to purchase it separately. The studio also reported that unique items from the most expensive edition could be obtained for free by completing special quests.
For owners of the Edge of Darkness edition:
- Access to co-op PvE mode with persistent progression (access will be given out in waves, we plan to start it tomorrow);
- Faster insurance return;
- Increased personal trader purchase limits by 20%;
- Increased starting PMC karma (after it is implemented);
- Access to a special stimulant craft;
- Increased Charisma skill level;
- «Nostalgia» quest line;
- Unique PMC dogtag;
- Unique armband;
- Unique item with call-in mechanics — «Legacy» device:
- Ability to call in a friendly BTR, once called, the item will go into cooldown.
- Unique PMC upper and lower clothing;
- Ability to replace 2 daily tasks per day for free;
- Ability to change nickname icon and color.
For owners of the Standard, Prepare for Escape, and Left Behind editions:
- Increased stash size by two lines;
- Ability to purchase access to PvE mode separately.
- For owners of The Unheard Edition:
- Unique radio-electronic item «Mark of The Unheard» — will be active only in PvE mode;
- Unique item «Distress signal device» — will be available in both PvP and PvE modes. The item must be recharged in Hideout using high-end items;
- A $50 coupon for Escape from Tarkov purchases (editions, expansions) for those who have upgraded from Edge of Darkness to The Unheard Edition with the old price;
- Access to Escape from Tarkov: Arena for those who purchased the edition at full price;
- Unique PMC upper clothing — Cultist jacket;
- Unique PMC dogtag;
- Ability to change nickname icon and color.
For owners of all editions other than The Unheard Edition:
- Ability to obtain the items «Mark of The Unheard» and «Distress signal device» through in-game quests;
- Ability to obtain expanded PMC pockets through in-game quests.
For owners of all editions other than Edge of Darkness:
- Ability to obtain the «Legacy» device through in-game quest;
- Ability to replace 1 daily task per day for free.
Previously, the online shooter Gray Zone Warfare had its early release on Steam, which is compared to Escape from Tarkov. The game received negative reviews for terrible optimization.