Battlestate Games

The Developer behind @tarkov, a hardcore story-driven MMO featuring elements of FPS and RPG unlike the ‘casual’ shooters, and @tarkovarena

[Escape from Tarkov @tarkov]

The Steam Autumn Sale has begun! #EscapefromTarkov editions and upgrades are now available with discounts of up to 25% off!

Get the following at a special price:
● Standard Edition;
● Left Behind Edition;
● Prepare for Escape Edition;
● The Unheard Steam Edition bundle;
● PvE Upgrade.

https://t.co/cLqLXsumlt

The special offer will run until October 12, 17:59 BST / 12:59 EDT. Both the PvE patch and the launch of the EXFIL Brothers program are coming up - make sure you're prepared!

[Escape from Tarkov @tarkov]

Another notable change coming with update 1.2.0.0 will be improvements to PMC bots behavior and equipment in PvE mode.

The randomness in the number of PMC bots in raids will decrease, and on average, there will be a little more of them. The number of cases where they die before players even encounter them will be reduced by changing how they interact with Scavs and other PMC bots.

PMC bots will also better distribute across locations during raids. They will be more likely to appear at points of interest and in task areas, and will engage in firefights with Scavs and players more frequently.

The gear of PMC bots will become more varied and logical. High-level bots will utilize higher-quality equipment and weapons compared to low-level ones. A bot's faction will also influence the loadout, reflecting the specific PMC's allegiance to a certain side of the conflict.

Another small addition will be the introduction of PMC bots to the Labyrinth.

#EscapefromTarkov

[Escape from Tarkov @tarkov]

A planned data center maintenance is scheduled for tomorrow, September 29, from 01:00 AM BST to 05:00 AM BST. During this period, #EscapefromTarkov and #TarkovArena will be unavailable. This maintenance will also affect the Battlestate Games official websites and account center.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

[Escape from Tarkov @tarkov]

In the tenth episode of #TarkovDevTalks, Pavel, Lead Weapon Artist for #EscapefromTarkov and #TarkovArena, will answer some of your questions.

You’ll learn what criteria are used when selecting weapons to be added to the game, as well as get more insight into upcoming weapons and the unique aspects of developing them.

Leave your questions for future episodes in the comments!

[Battlestate Games @bstategames]

Voting for the @GoldenJoysticks Awards 2026 is officially open!
PMCs, it’s time to support Escape from Tarkov for PC Game of the Year.

Every intense firefight and every successful extract led to this.
Vote for us at https://t.co/G0tl8qOzOr

[Escape from Tarkov: Arena @tarkovarena]

Twitch Drops for #TarkovArena are now available!

From September 24 to 28 2:00 PM BST / 9:00 AM EST, watch any streams in the EFT: Arena category on Twitch and earn exclusive in-game rewards.

Additional Drops can be earned by watching streams from our partners and friends - keep an eye on our official social media channels for announcements.

Watch streams on Twitch:
https://t.co/1YFXdzBHKT

[Escape from Tarkov: Arena @tarkovarena]

The #TarkovArena Free Weekend has already begun!

Play for free until September 27 and check out the new content in BattlePass: Season 3 “Morbus Imperium.”

As a reminder, special offers are available as part of the event:
● 20% off Escape from Tarkov: Arena (Standard Edition).
● EFT: Arena Full Edition + all Tactical Maps — 20% off.
● Customs Tactical Map — 20% off.
● EFT: Arena + The Lab Tactical Map — 15% off.

Learn more on the official website: https://t.co/VeZuYusXiJ

Welcome to Arena, rebyata!

[Escape from Tarkov @tarkov]

The upcoming 1.2.0.0 update will focus on improving the PvE gameplay experience. One of its additions will be a dedicated Prestige system for PvE, which we’d like to take a closer look at today.

The core concept behind PvE Prestige will be similar to the one already available in PvP: a system that, after meeting a set of requirements, allows you to start from scratch in exchange for permanent rewards. The requirements themselves will also be similar to those of PvP Prestige.

What will set PvE Prestige apart is its rewards. These will include, for example, new unique versions of NKVD Finka knife, Akula dagger, and Gamma secure container. These items can only be earned through PvE Prestige, but once unlocked, they will become available across all game modes.

Another exclusive reward will be TarCoin. For every PvE Prestige level, you will receive this valuable currency, which can be used in the Expansions Hub in any game mode.

Some Prestige rewards, such as apparel and character appearance, will be identical to those in the PvP mode. When earned in PvE, such rewards will only be available in PvE.

It’s also worth pointing out a technical detail: Prestiging in PvE will not reset your character’s progression in EFT: Arena.

#EscapefromTarkov

[Escape from Tarkov @tarkov]

The first week of Leagues in #EscapefromTarkov has concluded. The top 25 players from each leaderboard have already advanced to “Survivor” rank and received their first rewards.

Throughout the week, we’ve been closely following your initial feedback on the system. Now that you’ve had some time to form an overall impression, we’d like to hear from you once again.

Share your first impressions of Leagues, their rules, rewards, and impact on your gameplay in the comments.

[Escape from Tarkov: Arena @tarkovarena]

Free Weekend in #TarkovArena — September 24–27!

From September 24 to 27, everyone will be able to play Escape from Tarkov: Arena for free.

To participate, register on the official EFT: Arena website and download and install the Battlestate Games Launcher: https://t.co/VeZuYusXiJ

Here’s what awaits you:
• BattlePass: Season 3 “Morbus Imperium” — new rewards, including the FN P90 (Scourge), weapon modules and camouflage patterns, tactical clothing, and gear;
• “The Lab” Tactical Map — more than 50 points of interest and 3 floors featuring unique rewards;
• Reworked BlastGang — an updated mode featuring an in-game economy;
• New progression features and much more.

Special discounts are available in celebration of the Free Weekend:
• EFT: Arena Full Edition + all Tactical Maps — 20% off;
• EFT: Arena — Standard Edition — 20% off;
• “Customs” Tactical Map — 20% off;
• EFT: Arena + “The Lab” Tactical Map — 15% off.
Offer period: from September 24, 2026, at 11:01 AM BST / 6:01 AM EST until October 4, 2026, at 11:59 AM BST / 6:59 AM EST.

Twitch Drops will be available during the Free Weekend from September 24 at 1:00 PM BST / 8:00 AM EST until September 28 at 1:00 PM BST / 8:00 AM EST. Watch streams in the EFT: Arena category on Twitch and earn in-game rewards.

Join the Free Weekend event and experience the new EFT: Arena content completely free!

See you in the Arenas of Tarkov, guys!

[PCGamesN @PCGamesN]

Escape from Tarkov developer, @bstategames, wants to create a publishing label that provides "shelter" for hardcore FPS games. COO @nikgeneburn sat down with PCGamesN to chat about the company's latest venture, and why "risky" games are what we "need right now."

#BattlestateGames #EscapefromTarkov #GamingNews

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[Escape from Tarkov: Arena @tarkovarena]

The #TarkovArena patch 0.6.0 installation is complete. Please download the update via the launcher.

[Escape from Tarkov: Arena @tarkovarena]

#BattlePassSe3 #MorbusImperium #TarkovArena

[Escape from Tarkov: Arena @tarkovarena]

With Update 0.6.0, a new BattlePass season, “Morbus Imperium,” is coming to #TarkovArena, featuring more than 90 unique rewards:

• FN P90 (Scourge) submachine gun with a unique setup;
• New weapon mods and paint kits;
• New tactical clothing;
• New gear: helmets, body armor, chest rigs, and plate carriers;
• Blue Force Gear PLATEminus V2 plate carriers in various configurations;
• Unique MSA Millennium Riot Control gas mask;
• New “Morbus” and “Panacea” Ref Crates.

#BattlePassSe3 #MorbusImperium #EscapefromTarkov

[Escape from Tarkov: Arena @tarkovarena]

We have started the installation of update 0.6.0 for #TarkovArena.

The installation will take approximately 6 hours, but may be extended if required. The game will be unavailable during this time.

The official websites #EscapefromTarkov and #TarkovArena will be unavailable from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM BST / 2:00 AM to 5:00 AM EST due to maintenance.

Patch notes: https://t.co/PSH9Vfzpiy

#BattlePassSe3 #MorbusImperium

[Escape from Tarkov @tarkov]

The patch 1.1.5.1 installation in #EscapefromTarkov is complete. Please download the update via the launcher.

[Escape from Tarkov @tarkov]

Tomorrow, September 15 at 8:00 AM BST / 3:00 AM EDT we are planning to install patch 1.1.5.1 for #EscapefromTarkov.

The installation will take between 4 and 6 hours, but may be extended if required. The game will be unavailable during this time.

[Escape from Tarkov: Arena @tarkovarena]

You asked, we listened!

Check out the new episode of #TarkovDevTalks with Mikhail Kasatkin, Lead Game Designer of #TarkovArena. Misha answers some of your most interesting questions about Arena from the comments.

What else would you like to ask the EFT: Arena team? Drop your questions in the comments — we might answer them in a future episode!

[Escape from Tarkov @tarkov]

Leagues are launching soon in the seasonal mode of #EscapefromTarkov!

Each week, you’ll compete against 50 players of the same rank. The top 25 players with the most XP will be promoted and compete within the next rank the following week. Any in-game action that earns XP will help you advance.

The first time you reach each rank, you’ll unlock an exclusive reward. These rewards are yours to keep forever.

[Escape from Tarkov: Arena @tarkovarena]

Starting today and until the start of Season 3, #TarkovArena players can earn bonus BattlePass XP from matches and Daily Tasks.

To activate the bonus, reroll your Daily Tasks in the Tasks section.

#BattlePassSE3 is coming soon — make sure to claim your rewards from the current season!