A new patch, labeled 0.14.0.1, has been rolled out for Escape from Tarkov to address several persistent bugs and a long-standing player gripe. The game servers were offline for a few hours to implement this important yet relatively small update.
Escape from Tarkov, developed by Battlestate Games, stands as one of the leading extraction shooters currently available. The game has garnered a dedicated following due to its intense survival experience. However, given its closed beta status, occasional bugs that can disrupt players' experiences are not uncommon. Fortunately, the game consistently receives updates to rectify technical issues, and the most recent update has been well received by the player community.
The latest update, identified as patch 0.14.0.1, was released on January 24, resulting in a three-hour downtime for the online shooter to undergo the necessary installation. This minor update brought numerous gameplay fixes and adjustments, including a reduction in the volume of footsteps on snow. This seemingly minor alteration has received significant praise. The previous update, patch 0.14.0.0, introduced a snow mechanic to the game in December, but many players had voiced their concerns about the excessive noise generated while walking on the simulated ice.
Despite complaints about the noise, the new snow feature itself has been well-received by the community. Originally intended to be a temporary addition, the snow mechanic has become immensely popular, prompting Battlestate Games to consider making it a permanent fixture in the game. Escape from Tarkov places a strong emphasis on realism, and features such as the snow mechanic add depth and enrich the gameplay experience for many.
Enthusiasts of the snow mechanic will be pleased to learn that Escape from Tarkov is scheduled to receive additional seasonal updates in 2024. Furthermore, Battlestate Games is planning extensive visual and vegetation overhauls for the game, along with the introduction of a new endgame scenario that will provide players with the opportunity to finally escape from the city of Tarkov.
Despite being in beta, Escape from Tarkov is already widely regarded as one of the best FPS survival games of all time. While other extraction shooters have emerged over the years, the game's somber atmosphere, unforgiving gameplay, and commitment to realism have helped it maintain a prominent position in the subgenre it is often credited with establishing.
Escape from Tarkov Patch 0.14.0.1 Notes
- Corrected erroneous ammo penetration and damage calculations in specific situations;
- Rectified the ability to inspect and modify unexamined armor found on the ground;
- Eliminated the display of integrated armor component prices on the trading screen;
- Addressed the incorrect behavior of Rogues when defending the water treatment plant buildings on Lighthouse;
- Reduced the loudness of footsteps on snow;
- Resolved the inability to fulfill certain quest conditions;
- Fixed an issue causing infinite loading into a raid when playing as Scav in specific situations;
- Fixed visual effects of bloom and sun glare across all locations;
- Color correction on Interchange is now more consistent with other locations;
- Fixed the lack of fog in optical sights in specific situations;
- Resolved the inability to pick up certain items, including quest items;
- Addressed the ability to pass through solid obstacles in specific situations;
- Fixed the ability to transfer items displayed in the Hall of Fame for quests;
- Airdrop loot now correctly appears as Found in Raid;
- Increased Scav spawn points on the Ground Zero location.