Today, November 5, marks a decade since Battlestate Games first introduced the world to their extraction shooter, Escape from Tarkov. With just 10 days remaining until the highly anticipated 1.0 release, the developers have announced exciting preorder and beta rewards for players.
Escape from Tarkov is an intense MMO that combines first-person and third-person shooter elements with role-playing features. Players must navigate the perilous Russian city of Tarkov, confronting dangerous threats and unraveling its mysteries. Available in early access since 2016, the game is finally set to launch on Steam on November 15.
Exclusive Preorder Bonuses
Gamers eager to preorder before the November 15 release, as well as those who already have, are in for some special bonuses:
- Clothing set: USEC Legionnaire Olive
- Clothing set: Bear Sumrak Reverse
- PMC Dogtag: Immortal
- Prayer Armband: Head, Eyes
- Hideout Style: Echo of Battle
- Shooting Target: Hatchling
- Mannequin: poses
In addition to these, players with the Unheard and Edge of Darkness (EOD) editions will receive even more:
- Gamma Container: Battle-worn
- Hideout Style: Forgotten
- Prayer Armband: Loot
- Shooting Target: Ace of Spades
Unheard Edition players enjoy extra perks like:
- Prayer Armband: SEBU KOMAR
- PMC Dogtag: Acolyte
Details about exclusive items for Edge of Darkness edition holders will be disclosed at a later date.
A Journey to Remember
“Today marks 10 years since the release of the very first Escape from Tarkov trailer. As the beta test comes to an end, we want to thank you for your support and for the opportunity to create a universe that has united players all over the world,” the team expressed. “Countless updates, TarkovTV episodes, and in-game events — none of this would have been possible without you, our players.
“On November 15, we will turn a new page together with you. In the meantime, we invite you to check out the rewards that will be available for preordering and participating in the beta test.”
However, the road to Escape from Tarkov’s 1.0 release has not been without its challenges. Fans have voiced their displeasure after learning that a repurchase of the full game is necessary for those wishing to play on Steam.
As Escape from Tarkov moves closer to its full release, it faces competition from other popular titles in the genre, such as Arc Raiders, which boasts a peak concurrent player count of 354,836 on Steam. Another potential rival on the horizon is Bungie’s Marathon.