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.