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Escape From Tarkov is a hardcore shooter and tactical FPS where players fight to survive in the war-torn Russian city of Tarkov.

The game mixes brutal firefights, survival mechanics, and map escaping, testing players’ strategy and reflexes. After years of speculation, Battlestate Games has officially confirmed Escape from Tarkov is coming to Steam.

This news is especially exciting for fans, so let’s take a closer look at the details.

Confirmation details

Escape from Tarkov Steam release 1.0 Battlestate Games is finally becoming a reality. Fans were teased an announcement by Battlestate studio head Nikita Buyanov by GIF on the X platform. It was without any caption and moreover – the GIF was rather vague – it showed a man holding an iron and pressing the steam button.

This immediately sparked speculation, fans were even thinking if it was a joke, but the news was later confirmed by an official post on X: Escape from Tarkov is coming to Steam.

While fans will have to wait for more details, but it’s already been confirmed by Buyanov on social media that the Steam store page will go live soon.

What it means for players

The Steam launch is definitely a milestone for Battlestate Games and opens up many opportunities for players. One of the biggest advantages is easier access – no more dealing with separate launchers or manual updates. Instead, players gain all the additional features offered by Steam, such as community tools, automatic patching, and potentially even Workshop support.

It’s even more than just convenience – it lowers the entry barrier for newcomers and strengthens Escape from Tarkov’s position within the broader world of PC gaming. 

There are also ongoing speculations about potential cross-platform features, such as shared progression between the Battlestate launcher and Steam, although nothing has been officially confirmed yet.

The timing of the release is not accidental – it may coincide with the long-awaited launch of Escape from Tarkov version 1.0, set for November 2025. It might be seen as a planned promotional move to boost the entire series, which will certainly bring the attention.

Escape from Tarkov context

The title is a prime example of a tactical FPS, regarded as one of the most realistic and hardcore games on the market. First released in 2016 in a closed alpha stage and a year later in closed beta, the game has gone through major updates, with new maps, expansions, and mechanics. 

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Over the past eight years, Battlestate Games has continuously expanded Escape from Tarkov with long-running updates, now finally preparing to launch the full 1.0 version. The game is defined by its hardcore mechanics such as realistic ballistics, loot, permadeath raids, and a detailed damage system where dying means losing all of your equipment. The risk that players have to take and the fight scenes place the title as one of the most realistic FPSs.

The Steam launch is such a big moment for both the developers and the players. It highlights how much the project has grown and how important it has become for the studio itself. The fan community received the announcement with great excitement – and also turned it into memes.

Final thoughts

The release of Escape from Tarkov on Steam is without a doubt one of the most exciting pieces of news for fans of this hardcore shooter. It also opens the door for newcomers to experience the dark world of Tarkov and its brutal fight for survival. Adding even more anticipation is the long-awaited 1.0 launch following the beta phase. Now all that’s left is to wait for more details and the official Steam store page. Are you waiting for this premiere?