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The developer of Escape from Tarkov called ARC Raiders players casuals and said that this style was not suitable for his new project
Gaming News April 23, 2026, 09:36 AM
ARC Raiders is a casual extraction shooter. In any case, that's what Nikita Buyanov, head of Battlestate Games studio, who developed Escape from Tarkov, thinks. -
Gaming News April 12, 2026, 08:26 PM
Battlestate Games, the studio behind the hardcore extraction shooter Escape from Tarkov, has officially pulled back the curtain on its next project. Alongside a full-length trailer, the developers revealed the game's title: Fragmentary Order. -
Let's melt the ice in the North: Escape from Tarkov players have come up with a bold theory based on a single promo code
Gaming News April 8, 2026, 10:04 AM
It seems that BattleState Games is preparing a new ice melting mechanic for Escape from Tarkov players. In any case, this is exactly the hint gamers noticed in the new promo code, according to Insider Gaming. -
Gaming News April 6, 2026, 08:37 PM
Battlestate Games has released a new installment of its “Dev Diaries,” focusing on the anti-cheat efforts in Escape from Tarkov. The team is changing how it communicates with players: instead of regularly publishing lists of banned users, it will now share analytics, explanations, and more detailed statistics. -
No Flea Market, Friendly Scavs, and RPG Perks: Nikita Buyanov Reveals Details of Escape from Tarkov’s Seasonal System
Gaming News March 23, 2026, 12:40 AM
Battlestate Games is preparing to introduce a seasonal system in Escape from Tarkov — and studio head Nikita Buyanov has already shared the first details. The key point: seasonal characters and regular PMCs will not mix in raids — they will have separate matchmaking queues. -
Gaming News March 14, 2026, 04:19 PM
According to analysts, Escape from Tarkov became the most popular new PC game of 2025 — surpassing Battlefield 6 and ARC Raiders by a factor of two in total playtime. -
The developers of Escape from Tarkov have reduced the loading time and solved one of the main problems of the game
Gaming News March 2, 2026, 03:28 PM
The developers of Escape from Tarkov from Battlestate Games have improved the player selection system. Nikita Buyanov, the head of the studio, said that it would be possible to get into the raids much faster now. -
Nikita Buyanov sharply responded to the Escape from Tarkov player using cheats and shamed him on social networks
Gaming News February 23, 2026, 11:17 AM
The Escape from Tarkov community is discussing a funny incident that happened to one of the cheaters. The violator was discovered after Nikita Buyanov, the head of Battlestate Games, decided to sort out the problem. -
DLSS 4.5, Technical Upgrades, Major Event, and More—Escape from Tarkov Devs Reveal What’s Next in Upcoming Patches
Gaming News February 18, 2026, 07:04 PM
Battlestate Games has unveiled a preliminary roadmap for Escape from Tarkov covering the first half of 2026. Players can look forward to two major patches—1.0.4.0 in Q1 and 1.0.5.0 in Q2—as well as even more content in the second half of the year. -
Gaming News February 1, 2026, 07:29 PM
Battlestate Games, the studio behind Escape from Tarkov, has just dropped the first teaser for their next game: a futuristic shooter titled COR3. The game will be set in the year 2251. -
Gaming News January 31, 2026, 08:48 AM
The developers of Escape from Duckov have officially announced a crossover with hardcore shooter Escape from Tarkov, with the joint event kicking off on February 10. During the collaboration, players can expect a brand-new map, an overhauled mount system, and a batch of themed festival content. Classic characters from Escape from Tarkov will also appear in the world of Escape from Duckov, where players will have to face them head‑on. -
Gaming News January 26, 2026, 02:48 AM
Battlestate Games has published an image that players interpreted as a direct hint at a potential crossover between Escape from Tarkov and the parody title Escape from Duckov. The image appeared on the developers’ official social media channels and visually references Duckov’s style while still retaining Tarkov’s recognizable aesthetic. The post went live several weeks after the first discussions about possible collaborations began. -
Gaming News January 13, 2026, 10:23 PM
Battlestate Games head Nikita Buyanov has sparked intrigue in the Escape from Tarkov community with a series of cryptic social media posts. He introduced a profile created in 2024, linked to the website of a fictional organization called CORE Corp, immediately setting off a wave of speculation and discussion. -
Gaming News December 28, 2025, 04:51 PM
Battlestate Games head Nikita Buyanov has spoken candidly about the emotions the developers actually want to evoke in players of Escape from Tarkov — and “fun” is not on that list. -
Escape from Tarkov Developers Reveal 2026 Plans: "Tarkov 2.0", New Seasonal Mode, Drones, and Scav DLC
Gaming News December 28, 2025, 11:11 AM
Battlestate Games held a new episode of Tarkov TV, one of the most content-packed in recent times. Nikita Buyanov and the team shared plans for several quarters ahead — from a major technical overhaul of Escape from Tarkov, dubbed “Tarkov 2.0” by the developers themselves, to new maps, events, and a full Scav DLC. -
Gaming News December 27, 2025, 08:08 AM
The Escape From Tarkov community is facing an emergency situation, as players are reporting mysterious account resets that completely erase all progress — including levels, quests, and rare loot. The wave of wipes struck during the Christmas holidays and hit streamers especially hard. -
Gaming News December 26, 2025, 10:41 AM
Battlestate Games, the studio behind the hardcore shooter Escape from Tarkov, is considering bringing the game to consoles. This was recently confirmed by studio head Nikita Buyanov in an interview with Insider Gaming. -
Gaming News December 25, 2025, 01:03 PM
Battlestate Games continues to gradually make Escape from Tarkov a more player-friendly experience. In the latest 1.0.1.0 update, the developers introduced a feature the community has been asking for for years — a clear and informative raid loading indicator. -
Gaming News December 24, 2025, 08:54 PM
Battlestate Games has released update 1.0.1.0 for Escape from Tarkov, bringing a range of improvements including an overhauled matchmaking system, new QoL tips, and the launch of the in-game Kolotun event. -
The authors of Escape from Tarkov are developing Tarkov 2.0, a global reinvention of updates in the game
Gaming News December 24, 2025, 11:34 AM
Fans of Escape from Tarkov are waiting for a conceptually new approach to game updates. The project is being developed under the code name Tarkov 2.0. Nikita Buyanov, head of Battlestate Games, told the WELOVEGAMES streamer in an interview.
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