Battlestate Games has confirmed that Escape From Tarkov will finally reach its version this year, with a release date. A historic moment for the cult shooter extraction, nine years after its initial launch in alpha.
Since 2017, Escape From Tarkov has imposed itself as an essential reference of the Tactical FPS genus and especially as the pioneer of extraction shooters. However, despite his immense influence, the title of Battlestate Games had never officially crossed the course of the final version. This is now done: the studio has confirmed that the 1.0 will be deployed in a few weeks. An important moment for the whole community; THE November 15, 2025.
Finally a date for the 1.0, with a beautiful trailer
It was through an atypical trailer that Battlestate revealed the news. Rather than showing spectacular gameplay sequences, the video features Nikita BuyanovDirector of the game, coding in front of a screen. A few lines later, the release date of version 1.0 of Escape from Tarkov is displayed discreetly: 15.11.2025. This therefore means that the FPS will be released on November 15, 2025 in version 1.0, 8 years after the project was made playable for the first time.
To avoid any ambiguity, Nikita Buyanov Then confirmed the announcement on social networks with a simple but explicit message: “15.11.2025, 1.0 release, let’s gooooooo! ».
Nine years of early access
Escape From Tarkov had started his alpha adventure closed in 2016, before opening more widely in 2017. Since then, the game has been fueled by numerous updates, wipes and corrective, while building a passionate and demanding community. This endless expectation ended up feeding a certain frustration, since despite its cult status, the game remained officially “unfinished”.
The announcement of this 1.0 brand therefore a symbolic turning point as much as historical for the license.
What to expect for the 1.0?
For the moment, Battlestate keeps the mystery on the exact content of this final version. There are many expectations:
- A big performance patchwith bug corrections and stability improvements.
- Unpublished quests And perhaps a meta renewal.
- New weapons and equipment To enrich the progression.
- Gameplay adjustments after the hardcore wipe deemed chaotic by part of the community.
Even if the exact magnitude of the update remains blurred, The players hope that exit 1.0 will not be satisfied with a simple “official” labelbut that it will mark a real renewal.
A turning point for the shooter extraction
In almost a decade, Escape from Tarkov has inspired many competitors like Hunt: Showdown, Delta Force, Marauders… But there remains the emblematic title of the genre, the one who defined his codes. His arrival in 1.0 could not only consolidate his status, but also allow him to open up to a new audience, especially if the game arrives on Steam as what is normally planned.
See you on November 15, therefore, for the exit of the 1.0 of Escape from Tarkovexpected of all.