‘Escape From Tarkov’ Seasons Update And Wipe Delayed Until August
Escape from Tarkov players face a shift in scheduling as the first post-launch wipe and seasonal update are pushed to August.
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What happened
Initial reports indicated that the game’s first post-launch wipe was scheduled for this week, accompanied by a major rebalance of the side task system. These updates were expected to lead into the first official season.
Leading up to this transition, developers initiated a 100% boss spawn event within the game. Forbes reports that the anticipated Seasons update and the server wipe have been delayed until August.
While specific details regarding the new timeline have not been released, the focus of the upcoming version 1.1.0.0 remains on structural adjustments to gameplay tasks and character progression systems.
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Coverage (5)
- Tarkov Gets 100% Boss Spawn Event As Update Approaches Insider Gaming · 1d ago
- Escape From Tarkov Details Major Rebalance Ahead of First Season DualShockers · 1d ago
- Escape From Tarkov Update 1.1.0.0 is Changing the Side Task System Insider Gaming · 1d ago
- The First Post-Launch ‘Escape From Tarkov’ Wipe Arrives This Week Yahoo News Canada · 1d ago
- ‘Escape From Tarkov’ Seasons Update And Wipe Delayed Until August Forbes · 1d ago
Questions people are asking
When is the Escape from Tarkov update now scheduled?
The update and wipe, originally slated for late July, have been delayed until August.
What is included in the new update?
Update 1.1.0.0 features a major rebalance of the side task system and introduces the game's first season.
Are there any active in-game events?
Yes, a 100% boss spawn event is currently active as the game prepares for the transition.
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