Is Escape From Tarkov coming to PS4? Latest news and updates

The three-year-old video game Escape From Tarkov is having a resurgence on Twitch recently.

Escape from Tarkov is an online hardcore tactical first-person shooter with MMO features, developed by Russian game developer Battlestate Games.

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It is set in the fictional Norvinsk region, which is on the frontier between Russia and Europe.

The objective is to escape the city of Tarkov by working for one of its private military companies, or as a Scavenger.

Escape from Tarkov quickly became the streaming platform’s most-viewed title – zooming ahead of League of Legends, PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds and even Fortnite.

But so far only PC players have been able to take part in the action, leaving console gamers wondering when they can join.

Here we take a look whether Escape from Tarkov will be coming to PlayStation.

The Beta for Escape From Tarkov came out in 2016 (Image: Battlestate Games)

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Is Escape From Tarkov coming to PS4?

Battlestate Games has not yet announced plans to bring Escape From Tarkov to PS4, or any other console.

However, according to a FAQ from 2015 (via wccftech ) they did say they were considering a console version.

In the blog post, they wrote: “We are considering it, but it’s too early to talk about that.”

But they also said they were “intending” to release the game on Steam too, but it s still yet to materialise.

Escape From Tarkov isn’t even available on the Epic Games store, but only its own launcher on PC.

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Battlestate Games has not discussed a console release since then, so we wouldn’t get our hopes up.

If they do decide to bring it to console, it wouldn’t happen until the full release of the PC version.

The closed beta has been available for two-and-a-half years at this point, so we are probably still a way off.138208672551

It’s also worth remembering Escape From Tarkov isn’t even technically out yet – it’s still in beta.

But everyone can still play it, because if you pre-order the game you will get instant access.

But if there is any news or updates, we will be sure to let you know ASAP.

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Escape from Tarkov

Release: 27. Juli 2017 (Early Access)
Preis: 42 Euro

Wenn man es genau nimmt, ist Escape from Tarkov noch kein »richtiges« Survival-Spiel. Zumindest müssen wir mit unserem Charakter noch nicht in einer persistenten Spielwelt überleben. Dieses Feature soll aber zum unbestimmten Release Teil des Spiels werden. Inzwischen veröffentlicht wurde ein Unterschlupf, den wir umfänglich ausbauen können.

Für wen geeignet?

Stand Januar 2020 unternehmen wir in Tarkov einzelne Expeditionen in die vom Krieg verwüstete Stadt Tarkov, um dort nach Waffen und Ausrüstung zu suchen, bevor wir das Gebiet durch einen Ausgang wieder verlassen. An solchen instanzierten »Raids« nehmen bis zu 12 Spieler gleichzeitig teil. Ob sie sich gegenseitig über den Haufen schießen oder sich gegen die KI-Gegner verbünden, die ebenfalls auf der Map sind, bleibt ihnen überlassen.

Escape from Tarkov ist ein Hardcore-Shooter, der viel Wert auf realistisches Waffenverhalten legt. Heißt auch: Nur wenige Treffer reichen, um unseren Charakter den virtuellen Tod sterben zu lassen. Dann verlieren wir sämtliche Ausrüstung, mit der wir in einen Einsatz gestartet sind.

Daneben soll es wie gesagt auch einen Free-Roam-Modus auf einer großen Karte für bis zu 64 Spieler geben. Den konnten wir bislang aber nicht ausprobieren. Derzeit ist Escape from Tarkov in der geschlossenen Beta. Käufer eines EFT-Vorbestellerpakets dürfen aber bereits spielen, weshalb es sich im Prinzip um Early Access handelt, allerdings abseits von Steam, via extra Launcher von Entwickler Battlestate Games.

Eine offene Beta-Phase wurde bereits mehrfach verschoben. Warum, erklären uns die Entwickler in unserem Interview zu Escape from Tarkov. So sei der erste Eindruck entscheidend, und den wolle man möglichst positiv gestalten, indem man das Spiel technisch rundschleift.

Auch Anfang 2020 ist von der Open Beta noch keine Spur. Allerdings sind Stand jetzt bereits sieben Maps erschienen und lange angekündigte, wichtige Features wie der Unterschlupf integriert worden. Auch Netzwerk- und Client-Performance werden stetig verbessert.

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Wie aktiv ist die Community?

Im Februar 2020 hat Entwickler Battlestate Games erklärt, dass zeitweise rund 200.000 Spieler gleichzeitig Escape from Tarkov gespielt haben. Dies geschah im Zuge einer Erklärung für Serverprobleme. Ansonsten gibt es keine offiziellen Aussagen zu den Spielerzahlen in Tarkov.

Is Escape From Tarkov On PS4?

Is Escape from Tarkov on PS4? Battlestate Games‘ first-person shooter MMO was originally made available in Alpha form to PC users back in August 2016, and received a Closed Beta in July the following year – a state it currently remains in. But is a Escape from Tarkov PS4 release in the pipeline? Let’s find out!

Escape From Tarkov PS4

Battlestate Games has not announced plans for an Escape from Tarkov PS4 release yet, and appears to be focussed on the PC version. However, an FAQ posted back in 2015 revealed that a console version was being considered, although the same was said about Steam, which has yet to happen either.

We are considering it, but it’s too early to talk about that.

That was the last the studio discussed a PS4 and/or Xbox One release of the game, so don’t get your hopes up for the time being. Rest assured, we’ll bring you more details about a possible console version as we get them. Honestly, with the massive PS4 userbase and the sheer popularity of the game, we reckon that Escape From Tarkov on PlayStation 4 will probably happen.

Escape from Tarkov PS4 – An MMOFPS/RPG effort with a twist.

What Is Escape From Tarkov?

Here’s the full blurb:

Escape from Tarkov is a hardcore and realistic online first-person action RPG/Simulator with MMO features and a story-driven walkthrough.

With each passing day the situation in the Norvinsk region grows more and more complicated. Incessant warfare in Tarkov has sparked massive panic; the local population has fled the city, but those who stayed are looking to improve their fortunes at the expense of others. Having accepted the new reality, savage Tarkov locals – “Scavs” flocked into well-armed gangs and started the redivision of the city.

Nowadays, Tarkov is separated by unseen borders, controlled by different groups. Gain-greedy gunmen would go to any length to have their way, including the murder of civilians and direct confrontation with the two private military companies.

The players will have to experience living in the skin of one of the mercenaries who survived the initial stage of the Tarkov conflict. After choosing one of the sides – USEC or BEAR – the player’s character starts to make his way out of the city.

Tarkov is sealed off by UN and Russian military, supply chains are cut, communication with operational command is lost, and in these conditions everyone has to make his own choices of what to do and how to get out of the chaos-ridden metropolis.

Escape from Tarkov about to blow up on Twitch again because drops are back

You can once again earn Escape from Tarkov items by watching the game on Twitch.

Escape from Tarkov has brought back its very popular Twitch drops event. It kicked off earlier today, and will remain available until Sunday, June 21 at 11pm PT, or 2am ET, 7am BST (June 22).

Every day, a different set of Twitch streamers will enable drops on their channels. On June 21, all participating streamers will have drops on simultaneously.

Drops can be weapons, equipment and some rare items. Battlestate didn’t specify a set number of hours you’ll need to watch in order to qualify. That said, it’s cumulative, so feel free to switch between streams at will, so long as they’re part of the promo.

Keep in mind, however, that whatever you get won’t have the Found in Raid tag, which means you won’t be able to sell it on the in-game flea market.

To get drops, you’d need to own the game, and have your EFT profile linked with your Twitch account. Hit the official blog for a full list of participating streamers.

This is the second time in Tarkov’s history that Twitch drops have been enabled. The first was in December last year, and it caused the game to break into the mainstream and set new Twitch records. This will likely happen again

Is Escape From Tarkov Coming to Steam?

Escape From Tarkov has been dominating the Twitch scene recently, but if you check Steam to try to get in on the action, you won’t find anything. If it’s not on PC’s biggest storefront, then where is everyone getting Escape From Tarkov on PC?

Is Escape From Tarkov on Steam?

Escape From Tarkov is currently not available on Steam. Because the game is still in beta, it’s only available through its own launcher. The game is definitely coming to the platform sometime in the future, but considering how long the game has been in beta, it’s likely that the schedule has shifted around a bit since the developers last mentioned it.

When asked about a Steam release in a 2016 interview with Wccftech, developer Pavel Dyatlov explained that the tactical shooter will make its way to the platform once the full release happens. “We will first release the game on our platform and then we will launch on Steam, that’s the plan,” said Dyatlov. Dyatlov also toyed with the idea of Escape From Tarkov coming to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, but he then clarified console ports will only happen after the full PC launch if they do become a reality. With development taking longer than expected, console ports have gotten more and more unlikely, but a Steam release is still very much on the way according to an FAQ on the game’s official website.

As for a release date, the FAQ states that the game will undergo some beta testing on Steam, meaning it will probably be released there sometime before the full 1.0 launch. It’s also worth noting that both versions of the game will share the same servers, so the playerbase won’t be divided based on their launcher choices. Despite a lengthy period of radio silence on the topic, Escape From Tarkov is in all likelihood still slated to get a Steam release in the future, although an exact timeframe still remains to be seen.

How to play with friends in Escape from Tarkov

Jumping into a raid in Escape from Tarkov can be terrifying and will probably result in your death for the first few games. Want to make that death less painful? Bring a friend! It’s not immediately obvious how to partner up but thankfully, learning how to play with friends in Escape from Tarkov won’t take long at all. Just read the guide below!

How to play with friends in Escape from Tarkov

Learn how to play with friends in Escape from Tarkov and you'll never have to explore these creepy locations alone again.© Battlestate Games

Before you can play with your friends in Escape from Tarkov, you first need to add them in-game. Do this by clicking the Messenger tab along the bottom bar of the screen on the main menu. This will open a new menu, and on the top right corner of that will be a Friends button. Click this to open the Friends menu, where you can view any added friends or pending requests. Use the search bar to find your friends’ accounts and send them invites.

With all your friends added, it’s time to join a game and play together together. You all need to start the game, select your PMC, choose the same map and then pick the same time phase. These steps are crucial as unless you are looking for the same map and time phase, you won’t be able to add each other. Next, have everyone pick the same entrance point on the map, hit next going through your loadout until you reach the “Prepare For Escape” screen.

 You should see your character on the left, and a list of names on the right. If you’ve completed the steps above correctly, your friends should start appearing in the list of names on the right. It may take some time for them all to appear. When they do, right-click on their name and click “Invite to Group”. The maximum squad size in Escape from Tarkov is five, so you won’t be able to play with more friends than that.

Whoever sent out the invites will be the party leader, and it’s up to them to ready up once your group is all together. You’ll then load into the game and all spawn in roughly the same area. Don’t forget that there are no friend identifications in Tarkov, so you need to communicate to avoid accidentally shooting one another. It's possible to kill and take your friends' loot, so be sure to only invite those you trust to your group.

Now that you know how to play with friends in Escape from Tarkov, you’re ready to take your squad to the server. Be sure you’ve learned how to extract first so you don’t waste all of the equipment you bring in with you!

What is Escape From Tarkov? – Escape from Tarkov Guide

According to its About page, Escape from Tarkov is a “hardcore and realistic online first-person action RPG simulator with MMO features and a story-driven walkthrough.” It’s a shooter with persistent character inventory and loadouts, a base-building feature, and tough-as-nails gameplay. Despite having not officially released yet, the game has gained a significant online presence thanks to YouTuber and influencer endorsements, which has many new players diving in to the game.

Despite the preemptive popularity of the game, it’s not immediately apparent what exactly it is. Yes, it’s a first-person shooter, but developer Battlestate Games’ description includes a lot of jargon that reads like nonsense if you’re simply trying to glean the basic gameplay loop. In this guide, we’ll explain what exactly Escape From Tarkov is, and hopefully reveal why is has so many people talking.

What’s a Tarkov?

Escape From Tarkov takes place in the fictional Norvinsk region between Russia and Europe. Ongoing armed conflict has caused mass evacuation of the city of Tarkov, and as a player your aim is escape with as much loot as possible without dying.

The core gameplay loop of Escape From Tarkov takes place in matches that Battlestate calls “raids.” In any given raid, the primary goal is to escape the map. A close second, though, is to gather as much loot as possible. Each map is a large, complex environment with many buildings to explore, with piles and piles of loot to find. You’ll want to collect the best gear you can and make your way to one of the map’s exit points. If you die, though, you’ll lose everything on your body.

Each map is populated by a bunch of AI soldiers called SCAVS. Killing a SCAV gives you access to their precious gear. Early on in your Escape From Tarkov career, this is most likely to be your primary method of earning new equipment. There’s a twist, though: SCAVS will sometimes be player-controlled enemies rather than AI-controlled.

Outside of raids, you have a persistent inventory of everything you manage to loot. This is where you’ll keep your most precious belongings, like keys to hidden areas, ammo, rare weapons, and more. You can also take specialty containers into raids, which serve as a sort of insurance against losing it.

Emphasis on “Realistic”

Beyond the push-your-luck elements of simply participating in raids, Tarkov features some downright hardcore gameplay mechanics. Battlestate’s description of “realistic” is very apt here. In-game, you’ll need to monitor your character’s hunger, thirst, endurance, and relative health. The are many different kinds of medicine in Tarkov, each of which assists with a different aspect of your character’s well-being. Additionally, you can break your character’s limbs, which will negatively affect your running speed or steady aim.

There are lots of other elements to keep in mind as well, such as your gear’s condition, bullet physics, various character actions like leaning and stance transitions, and a lot more. There isn’t much in the way of a heads up display in Tarkov, either. In fact, you’ll have to manually check your gun’s stock of ammunition, it’s tendency to jam, and more.

Economics, Baby!

Escape From Tarkov features a fully player-driven economy. It surrounds the in-game auction house, an MMO-style marketplace where players can post gear for sale. Play the market right and you’ll find yourself swimming in riches. Be careful of what you buy, though—you need to be aware of an item’s condition to be sure that you’re not being swindled. Just like the shooting mechanics, the auction house is truly unforgiving.

And that’s a general rundown on what Escape From Tarkov is! Did this get you interested in the game? Let us know in the comments section!