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Escape From Tarkov Release Date and Time

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Escape From Tarkov
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Escape From Tarkov is set in the Russia 2028 universe of Battlestate Games. Read on to learn about its release date, what platforms it's coming to, and announcement history.
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Escape From Tarkov Release Date and Time

Prepare to Escape on November 15, 2025

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After multiple closed alpha and beta tests, Escape From Tarkov is set to fully release on November 15, 2025 for PC via Battlestate’s launcher. It will also release on Steam at a later unannounced date.


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Steam Release Confrimed

In a Twitter (X) post on August 31, 2025, Battlestate Studios Head Nikita Buyanov confirmed that Escape From Tarkov will release on Steam. According to him, more details about this will be shared soon.

Is Escape From Tarkov on Xbox Game Pass?

Escape From Tarkov has not been announced for Xbox Game Pass.

Is Escape From Tarkov on PS Plus?

Escape From Tarkov has not been announced for PS Plus.

Is Escape From Tarkov on Nintendo Switch Online?

Escape From Tarkov has not been announced for Nintendo Switch Online.

Announcement History

Roadmap Revealed in April 2025

Battlestate Games unveiled a preliminary roadmap for Escape from Tarkov's long-awaited 1.0 release, targeting late 2025.

Multiple Testing Phases From 2017 to 2020

Escape From Tarkov underwent multiple alpha and beta testing phases from 2017 to 2020. By 2020, the game entered its Early Access phase, where it continuously received updates from the developers.

First Cinematic Trailer in 2015

Escape From Tarkov released its first cinematic trailer in 2015 after the developers teased it in 2012. A pre-alpha gameplay trailer followed thereafter.

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