EFT Hardcore Wipe Announced

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27 June 2025 17:57

Escape from Tarkov, the gritty and unforgiving extraction shooter by Battlestate Games, could be heading into its most punishing chapter yet. Studio lead Nikita Buyanov has hinted at what he’s calling a “hardcore wipe,” sending shockwaves through the game’s community as players prepare for a potentially radical overhaul expected to drop in July.

A New Level of Challenge While Escape from Tarkov is no stranger to wipes — periodic resets that return player progress to zero — this upcoming wipe promises something different. Buyanov’s recent tease suggests the studio is considering implementing a set of self-imposed, ultra-hardcore rules that were once the domain of player-created challenges.

Traditionally, a “hardcore” Tarkov run involves no Scav raids, no insurance for gear, no access to in-game Traders, and a complete ban on the Flea Market. If these limitations are officially enforced in the upcoming wipe, it would dramatically alter how the game is played.

Although Battlestate Games has yet to confirm the full details, the phrase “hardcore wipe” alone has ignited speculation. As one fan commented online, “It’s going to either be the best update ever or absolutely brutal — no middle ground.”

What a Hardcore Wipe Could Mean For years, hardcore rulesets in Tarkov were adopted voluntarily by challenge-seeking players. Now, it appears the developer may be leaning into the idea as a global game mode. If implemented, this could mean all players would need to survive with extremely limited resources and no safety nets — a return to pure survivalist gameplay.

The absence of the Flea Market alone would make the economy drastically more difficult to navigate, as players would be forced to rely entirely on loot found in raids. Combined with the removal of Scav runs and insurance, deaths would carry far more weight than in current builds.

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27 June 2025 17:57

Tags: Escape From Tarkov

Escape from Tarkov, the gritty and unforgiving extraction shooter by Battlestate Games, could be heading into its most punishing chapter yet. Studio lead Nikita Buyanov has hinted at what he’s calling a “hardcore wipe,” sending shockwaves through the game’s community as players prepare for a potentially radical overhaul expected to drop in July.

A New Level of Challenge While Escape from Tarkov is no stranger to wipes — periodic resets that return player progress to zero — this upcoming wipe promises something different. Buyanov’s recent tease suggests the studio is considering implementing a set of self-imposed, ultra-hardcore rules that were once the domain of player-created challenges.

Traditionally, a “hardcore” Tarkov run involves no Scav raids, no insurance for gear, no access to in-game Traders, and a complete ban on the Flea Market. If these limitations are officially enforced in the upcoming wipe, it would dramatically alter how the game is played.

Although Battlestate Games has yet to confirm the full details, the phrase “hardcore wipe” alone has ignited speculation. As one fan commented online, “It’s going to either be the best update ever or absolutely brutal — no middle ground.”

What a Hardcore Wipe Could Mean For years, hardcore rulesets in Tarkov were adopted voluntarily by challenge-seeking players. Now, it appears the developer may be leaning into the idea as a global game mode. If implemented, this could mean all players would need to survive with extremely limited resources and no safety nets — a return to pure survivalist gameplay.

The absence of the Flea Market alone would make the economy drastically more difficult to navigate, as players would be forced to rely entirely on loot found in raids. Combined with the removal of Scav runs and insurance, deaths would carry far more weight than in current builds.

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