Get ready for Escape from Tarkov servers to go dark for approximately 6 hours starting Tuesday, December 27th at 7 AM GMT/2 AM EST as Battlestate Games rolls out Patch 0.14.0.0. This major Escape from Tarkov update brings impactful changes but requires downtime and a wipe. In this article, you will find all the information you need to know about Escape from Tarkov Patch 0.14.0.0 downtime and maintenance schedule.
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Escape from Tarkov Patch 0.14.0.0 Downtime & Maintenance Schedule
During the maintenance window on December 27th, Escape from Tarkov will remain completely inaccessible for all players. Specific downtime details include:
- Servers go offline on Tuesday, December 27th at 7 AM GMT/2 AM EST
- Estimated 6-hour downtime to deploy the 0.14.0.0 patch
- Potential extended downtime if issues emerge
Once the update is live and stability is confirmed, servers will reopen with the new wipe active. Expect some early teething issues in the first few hours after launch as millions of players rush back in to explore the changes.
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What Does The Escape from Tarkov 0.14.0.0 Update Include?
Official patch notes have yet to emerge, but based on Battlestate Games' announcements, Patch 0.14.0.0 brings:
- Major visual and audio improvements
- Various weapon addons and equipment revisions
- Optimizations and bug fixes
The team states that this represents one of the largest content patches ever for Escape from Tarkov. Such ambitious updates come at the cost of downtime and progress wiping, but the content should prove worth it.
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How Players Can Prepare for Escape from Tarkov Patch 0.14.0.0
While player data resets with the wipe, now serves as prime time to review patch details so you understand the changes at launch. Thoroughly read dev blog info for the inside scoop on updates to game systems, items, and areas.
You may also want to take time to upgrade system software, reconfigure game settings for optimal performance based on visual improvements, and free up drive space. This creates the smoothest 0.14 experience when servers reopen.
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The countdown begins for escapees ready to embark on new challenges. But patience remains key both for the deployment and as early instability gets addressed.
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