The unthinkable has happened: a player has finally managed to escape from Tarkov. After eight years of intense gameplay, the first successful escape in the game has been achieved by the streamer Tigz, marking a historic milestone for both the community and the game itself.
An Unprecedented Achievement
According to the official Instagram feed of Escape From Tarkov, Tigz has become the first player to truly escape the game’s treacherous environment. The post congratulated Tigz, expressing the bittersweet sentiment of survival: “You survived. But at what cost.” Nikita Buyanov, the director of this challenging extraction shooter, also acknowledged the achievement, noting that Tigz earned the “worst ending though… not cool.”
Congratulations to @RealTigz on being the first to Escape from Tarkov. You survived. But at what cost. pic.twitter.com/nd4lSWIZIb
— Escape from Tarkov (@tarkov) December 1, 2025
This monumental moment was made possible with the recent release of the game’s 1.0 version, which introduced the pivotal final map, Terminal. While it took over two weeks for someone to achieve this feat, it stands as a testament to dedication and skill. For those interested in witnessing this event, Tigz’s escape can be viewed on his YouTube channel, capturing the dramatic escape at around 43 minutes. “Thanks for all the love guys and much love to all the haters as well,” Tigz shared on social media with a heart emoji.
More Milestones in Tarkov
Tigz isn’t the only player making waves. On December 3, Escape from Tarkov’s social media highlighted AlexPerch as the first to complete the “Didn’t Escape” storyline ending. The developers humorously stated, “He escaped from Tarkov but did not escape from himself.” Other notable achievements include XinChongg, recognized as one of the first to escape in PvP, and Tsukinogi, who achieved the best ending in PvE.
AlexPerch — the first one to complete “Didn’t Escape” storyline ending.
He escaped from Tarkov but did not escape from himself.#EscapefromTarkov pic.twitter.com/ktnEaixb4R
— Escape from Tarkov (@tarkov) December 3, 2025
#EscapefromTarkov @nikgeneburn One of the first to escape from Tarkov in PvP. The grind was fun! Thank you, @bstategames, for the awesome game! pic.twitter.com/4eXRncU6tw
— ViiReX (@ViiReX2) December 2, 2025
The first who escaped with best ending in PvE – Tsukinogi pic.twitter.com/kPje8s7RNS
— Nikita Buyanov (@nikgeneburn) December 3, 2025
The Road Ahead for Escape from Tarkov
The game’s recent transition to version 1.0 on Steam didn’t come without its challenges, receiving a ‘mixed’ user review rating. Buyanov has apologized for the bumpy release, pledging to resolve performance issues and keep the game on a path of improvement. Several patches have already been rolled out, the latest arriving on Monday, showcasing their commitment to refining the player experience.