Escape from Tarkov 1.0 is about to be released, and pre-order and beta rewards will be shared

Today, November 5th, marks the 10th anniversary of the escape shooter from Battlestate Games. Escape from Tarkov. Now, with 10 days until version 1.0 is released, the developers have announced pre-order and beta bonuses.

“Escape from Tarkov” is a hardcore MMO that combines first-person shooter/third-person shooter and role-playing gameplay. Players need to find a way out of the isolated Russian city of Tarkov, survive deadly dangers, and uncover the city's mysteries. It has been available in Early Access since its debut in 2016, and is finally coming to Steam as part of version 1.0, which was released on November 15th.

For anyone who wants to pre-order the shooter before its release on November 15th – or those who have already pre-ordered it – players can get the following bonuses:

• Outfit Set: USEC Veterans Olive
• Outfit Set: Bear Sumrak Reverse
• PMC Dog Tag: Immortal
• Prayer armbands: head, eyes
• Hideout Style: Echoes of Battle
• Target: larvae
• Mannequin: Pose

While this content is available to all pre-orderers, there are some additional goodies for players who own the Unheard and Edge of Darkness (EOD) versions:

• Gamma Container: Battle-Tested
• Hideout Style: Forgotten
• Prayer Armband: Trophies
• Shooting Target: Ace of Spades

Unheard Edition owners also receive:

• Prayer armband: SEBU KOMAR
• PMC dog tag: Acolyte

Information about special PMC dog tags, unique armbands, and customization for Edge of Darkness Edition owners “will be announced at a later date.”

“Today marks the 10th anniversary of the release of the first trailer for Escape from Tarkov. As the beta test comes to an end, we want to thank you for your support and the opportunity to create a universe that unites players around the world,” the team said. “Countless updates, Tarkov TV episodes and in-game events – none of this would be possible without you, our players.

“On November 15th, we will turn a new page with you. At the same time, we invite you to check out the rewards you can get for pre-ordering and participating in the beta test.”

The release of Escape from Tarkov version 1.0 was not without controversy, however. fan Battlestate Games has come under criticism after the developer confirmed that players will need to repurchase the full game if they want to play it on Steam.

It'll be interesting to see how Escape from Tarkov stacks up against current extraction shooter darlings, Arclight Guide. It has a peak concurrent player count of 354,836 on Steam, making it one of the largest extraction shooters ever released on Valve's platform. Another major competitor could be Bungie's upcoming marathon.

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