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Escape From Tarkov Developer Reverses Course on PvE Mode Pricing After Community Backlash

Battlestate Games announces free PvE mode access for Edge of Darkness edition owners and discounts for upgrades, following intense criticism from players.

  • Escape From Tarkov game director Nikita Buyanov backtracks on previous decision, offering free PvE mode to Edge of Darkness edition owners after player backlash.
  • The new PvE mode, initially part of a $250 Unheard Edition, sparked controversy among players who felt misled about DLC promises.
  • Battlestate Games to provide a 50% discount for players upgrading from Edge of Darkness to Unheard Edition, reducing the upgrade cost from $100 to $50.
  • Access to the new PvE mode will be rolled out in waves due to server capacity issues, as stated by Buyanov.
  • Despite the outcry, the Unheard Edition will remain available for purchase, with Battlestate Games planning to balance its features and rewards.
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