Though it’s been available in early access since 2016, first-person shooter Escape from Tarkov has recently amassed significant buzz. The survival-oriented online shooter from Russian studio Battlestate Games received a much-needed update in October 2019. In addition to adding new content, the update fixed a myriad of performance issues and bugs, which went a long way toward stabilizing the overall experience.
Escape from Tarkov blends first-person shooter combat with action-RPG and MMO mechanics. It takes place between Russia and Europe in Tarkov, a fictional metropolis entrenched in bloodshed and anarchy. Private military forces, international armies, and scavengers lurk throughout the isolated region. The story hinges on the eponymous idea of escaping the chaotic region.
Escape from Tarkov currently has a pair of raid modes, an offline mode, and the recently-added hideouts, which can be built up and even serve as a place to upgrade stats. Multiple other modes are expected to arrive in the future, including a campaign.
Battlestate Games hasn’t revealed when Escape from Tarkov will leave early access, but you can pre-order now and get instant access to the current build and a wealth of bonuses. At this time, Escape from Tarkov is only available to purchase on PC from its official website. Based on a developer update provided years ago, it appears that the game will release on Steam at some point. But if you want to get in on the current trend, you’ll have to go straight through Battlestate Games for now.
Escape from Tarkov
However, you still have decisions to make when placing your Escape from Tarkov pre-order. Battlestate Games is offering four editions ranging from $45 to $140. Each edition comes with a slew of bonuses and perks to use in the game. According to the developer, Escape from Tarkov will not have microtransactions. It will, however, have paid DLC at some point, and you can upgrade to more expensive versions down the road if you so choose. It’s important to note that purchases are region-locked, with the exception of Europe. So if you purchase the game in North America, you can only play it in North America.
If you’re looking to check out Escape from Tarkov, we’ve outlined all of the information you need to know about each of the four editions to help make your decision easier. Whichever edition you choose, you’ll be able to start playing the early access build right now.
Escape from Tarkov pre-order bonuses
Each edition of Escape from Tarkov comes with various bonuses, outlined below. Most of the bonuses pertain to stash size and starting equipment, but the most expensive edition also comes with the season pass and a couple of neat perks.
Escape from Tarkov standard edition
The standard edition costs $45 and includes the basic 10×26 cell (260 slots) stash and the following bonus equipment:
- knife (ER Bayonet)
- tactical rig x2 (depends on selected faction)
- backpack x2 (MBSS – 4×4 cells)
- Secure container (2×2)
- Grach or P226 pistol x3 (depends on selected faction)
- pistol magazines x9
- pistol ammo x180
- Makarov Pistol x3
- pistol magazines x9
- pistol ammo x150
- canned meat x4
- bottled water x3
- AI-2 medkit x6
- bandages x6
- splint x6
- 300k roubles
- AKS74U + 2 loaded magazines
Escape from Tarkov Left Behind Edition
For $75, you can pick up the Left Behind Edition, which increases your stash size to 10×36 cells (360 slots) and doles out the following inventory items from the jump:
- knife (ER Bayonet)
- tactical rig x2 (depends on selected faction)
- backpack x2 (MBSS – 4×4 cells)
- Secure container (2×2)
- Grach or P226 pistol x4 (depends on selected faction)
- pistol magazines x12
- pistol ammo x180
- Makarov Pistol x3
- pistol magazines x9
- pistol ammo x150
- canned meat x8
- bottled water x6
- AI-2 medkit x9
- bandages x9
- splint x9
- 400k roubles
- AKS74U+2 loaded magazines
- АК74N+2 loaded magazines
- Salewa first aid kit
- RGD-5 grenade
- additional backpack (MBSS – 4×4 slots)
Escape from Tarkov Prepare for Escape Edition
The Prepare for Escape Edition comes with a 10×46 cell (460 slots) stash and a wide assortment of starting equipment in your inventory:
- knife (ER Bayonet)
- tactical rig x2 (depends on selected faction)
- backpack x2 (MBSS – 4×4 cells)
- Larger secure container (2×3)
- Grach or P226 pistol x4 (depends on selected faction)
- pistol magazines x12
- pistol ammo x180
- Makarov Pistol x3
- pistol magazines x9
- pistol ammo x150
- canned meat x8
- bottled water x6
- AI-2 medkit x9
- bandages x9
- splint x9
- 400k roubles
- AKS74U+2 loaded magazines
- АК74N+2 loaded magazines
- Salewa first aid kit
- RGD-5 grenade х2
- additional backpack (MBSS – 4×4 slots)
- SMG Vityaz or HK MP5 + 2 loaded magazines (depending on selected faction)
- 1000 dollars
- Kiver helmet
- Pilad reflex sight
- IFAK first aid kit
- АК74 M1-B Ultimak handguard
Escape from Tarkov Edge of Darkness limited edition
At a whopping $140, the Edge of Darkness Limited Edition comes with, by far, the most content. In addition to increasing your stash size to a whopping 10×66 cells (660 slots), you also come into the game with “good standing” with in-game traders, a unique in-game ID, and the season pass, which grants access to all future paid DLC. Of course, you’ll get bonus starting items, too:
- Tactical Tomahawk
- tactical rig x2 (depends on selected faction)
- backpack x2 (Tri-Zip – 5×6 cells)
- Unique secure gamma-container (3×3)
- Grach or P226 pistol x4 (depends on selected faction)
- pistol magazines x12
- pistol ammo x180
- Makarov Pistol x3
- pistol magazines x9
- pistol ammo x150
- canned meat x8
- bottled water x6
- AI-2 medkit x9
- bandages x9
- splint x9
- 400k roubles
- AKS74U+2 loaded magazines
- АК74N+2 loaded magazines
- Salewa first aid kit
- RGD-5 grenade х2
- SMG Vityaz or HK MP5 + 2 loaded magazines (depending on selected faction)
- 3000 dollars
- Kiver helmet
- Pilad reflex sight
- IFAK first aid kit
- АК74 M1-B Ultimak handguard
- Grizzly first aid kit
- Alfa tactical rig
- morphine injector х2
- SV98 sniper rifle + 1 loaded magazine
- Silencerco Hybrid 46 silencer
- Silencerco Hybrid 46 silencer adaptor
- pistol case (3×3)
- 6B43 6А body armor
- MPX submachine gun + 2 loaded magazines
- M4 LVOA-S handguard
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