https://gamedropdaily.com/updates/escape-from-tarkov/ Official Steam announcements and patch notes for Escape from Tarkov. en-us Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:08:44 GMT 720 https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1843481262704542 https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1843481262704542#1789477724 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:08:44 GMT News League SystemAdded a new competitive system – Leagues, available only for Seasonal characters. After your first raid, you'll be placed into a group of 50 players of your rank. Each group has its own leaderboard. Your position on the leaderboard is determined by the amount of… https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1843481262695602 https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1843481262695602#1789139475 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:11:15 GMT News A new in-game survey is now available, focused on the Seasons system. We'd like to hear your opinion on the current Seasons system, individual seasonal mechanics and rewards, and understand what changes and features you'd like to see in future Seasons. Your responses will help… https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1842846814455578 https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1842846814455578#1788872664 Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:04:24 GMT Patch Lighthouse reworkTo give players more control over the risks they face while moving through the location and reduce their dependence on random factors, the following changes have been made: Rogues have moved from the water treatment plant to the mountain chalets; There are no… https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1840310314347740 https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1840310314347740#1786203232 Sat, 08 Aug 2026 15:33:52 GMT News Watch the next episode of TarkovTV LIVE on August 10 at 6:00 PM BST / 1:00 PM EDT. The podcast will be focused on the current ongoing work and future plans. See you on: https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1839676055897126 https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1839676055897126#1785841260 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:01:00 GMT Event It's time to choose your modifiers and prepare to escape anew - Kord Breach season has begun! To celebrate it, we will launch a Twitch Drops campaign on August 5, where you’ll be able to earn a variety of in-game rewards. The campaign will be split into two parts: global Twitch… https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1839676055896016 https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1839676055896016#1785796388 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 22:33:08 GMT Patch Seasons system and Season OneWith the release of Patch 1.1.0.0, the Seasons system has been introduced to Escape from Tarkov, along with the launch of the first season, KORD BREACH. Each season will introduce new rules, mechanics, rewards, and gameplay changes designed to… https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1839041357030119 https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1839041357030119#1784910494 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:28:14 GMT News If you haven't yet challenged Wedge and his squad in the dark corridors of The Lab, it's about time to do it! This weekend, XP earned from raids will be increased by 25% - both in PvP and PvE. This is a fixed value for all players and is applied instead of the edition bonus. The… https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1839041357029317 https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1839041357029317#1784893774 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:49:34 GMT News A new in-game survey is now available, focused on small-scale in-game events. By small-scale events, we mean short-term events lasting a few days that don't introduce new gameplay content, aside from event tasks and their related characters and achievements. We'd like to learn… https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1836506165581325 https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1836506165581325#1783530747 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:12:27 GMT Release The Expansions Hub has arrived - an in-game store offering a more flexible selection of items than the “Expansions” page on the official website. Below are answers to some common questions about the Expansions Hub. What is TarCoin? TarCoin is an in-game currency used exclusively… https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1836506165571045 https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1836506165571045#1783097233 Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:47:13 GMT Patch This update includes a number of technical components and changes required for the upcoming launch of the Expansion Hub. The Expansion Hub will not be available immediately after the update is installed, and TarCoins will not be converted to players' accounts at this time. We… https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1836506165564784 https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1836506165564784#1782896500 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:01:40 GMT News Battlestate Games is heading to ChinaJoy for the first time – the largest exhibition in China and Asia dedicated to computer games and digital entertainment, which will take place in Shanghai. Visitors will be able to try out Escape from Tarkov and EFT: Arena, ask questions, win… https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1836506165553928 https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1836506165553928#1782479957 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:19:17 GMT News A new in-game survey is available for players, focused on the Hideout and its role in character progression. We would like to hear your opinion on module upgrades, construction times, usefulness, and possible new features for the Hideout. Your responses will help us improve…