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Escape From Tarkov 1.0 Launches on Steam as Login Woes Mar Debut

Heavy traffic is straining logins, prompting an active stabilization effort by Battlestate.

Overview

  • The 1.0 release exits early access and adds a branching story mode plus the late‑game Terminal map, along with a tutorial, new weapons, and expanded attachments.
  • Steam debut day saw widespread connection and authorization errors through the Battlestate launcher, which the studio acknowledged while deploying fixes.
  • Player feedback on Steam turned Mostly Negative within hours, with roughly a third of reviews positive, even as SteamDB listed the game among the platform’s top sellers.
  • Launch rules include a full wipe for PvP profiles, an optional PvE wipe, and a required account wipe to start the new story questline and access release content.
  • Battlestate is running release promotions including a Tarkov TV broadcast, Twitch Drops beginning today, and limited‑time discounts on Steam and the official website.