Battlestate Games has announced an important seasonal update for Escape from Tarkov that will most likely change the way the Halloween event is played. This is important because Battlestate Games has already made it known that this upcoming update is going to be big. In addition, there will be surprises that are waiting for you.
Developer Nikita Buyanov hints at major gameplay changes and a surprise element for the upcoming seasonal update
So, it's clear that this won't be just a small update. You can expect to see some significant changes in terms of gameplay as this event draws nearer.
The main attraction for this update is a new zombie-based game mode that's currently being teased by the studio's head Nikita Buyanov. In fact, there have already been images that show the visuals of this horror theme on social media channels. This will give you an idea of what to expect in terms of the style. This zombie theme works well with Escape from Tarkov's emphasis on intense gameplay and atmosphere.
Nikita Buyanov has said that this upcoming event is 'pretty big'. He has also made it very clear that there's a surprise element involved for players. The studio has released images that confirm this zombie theme, however, at this time we don't know anything about mechanics or a release date. From what we're being told, this is a big update with changes related to maps or modes, not just small cosmetic alterations.
This news follows other talks we've heard about maps being changed. We heard about the Lighthouse rework for instance. So, it looks like there is a focus on game balance and stability.
We can expect more information to be released as this event draws nearer. At the moment, the community is just waiting for confirmation of the structure and timing of this event.
Source: Insider Gaming
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