Escape From Tarkov Wipe Release Date (2024)

It's that time of year again when gritty tactical extraction FPS Escape from Tarkov undergoes a complete wipe, leveling the playing field for all players.

Since Escape from Tarkov is a hardcore FPS all about grinding higher-level gear and character progression, EFT wipes are always a highly anticipated event. Wipes are also the best time for newer players to try the game for themselves, as all players start anew without the threat of geared-up players gunning them down.

So, when is the next Tarkov wipe happening? Keep reading to find our predictions based on previous patterns and in-game clues.

What is a Tarkov Wipe?

Escape from Tarkov developer Battlestate Games usually employs a new Escape from Tarkov wipe to avoid any glitches or coding mishaps that may occur while implementing balance changes and overhauls to the game.

Escape From Tarkov wipes are a complete server and global reset that is applied to all players. Every player is given a fresh slate as they begin back at level one—Groundhog Day style.

Every hideout, all inventories, money, weapons, and gear are cleared. Individual player quest progress and their reputation with traders are also completely reset.

This may sound frustrating, but Escape from Tarkov wipes are usually welcomed. Wipes keep the game fresh and exciting by adding new items, maps, and other in-game content.

The period after an EFT wipe is also usually the best time for newbies to play the game, as all players are at the same point, beginning from square one with a level playing field.

When is the Next Tarkov Wipe Date?

An Escape from Tarkov wipe will usually be teased by Battlestate Games on social media like X (formerly Twitter) a few days or weeks before the wipe happens.

Recently, game director Nikita Buyanov has confirmed the wipe is coming "this summer," keeping with their tradition of releasing in June - August time.

Judging by the pattern of previous wipes and this information, we can safely assume that the next EFT wipe is on the horizon, likely to happen any time between the end of May and July 2024. This latest wipe will likely be the last significant update before Escape from Tarkov exiits beta access.

The most recent EFT wipe was on 27th December 2023, which was a major update as EFT's deathmatch map mode, Arena, finally dropped after undergoing a lengthy testing process.

How to tell if there's an EFT wipe coming

Battlestate Games usually add in-game tidbits and changes to meta whenever there's an imminent wipe coming to Escape from Tarkov. Here's what you can look out for to know when a wipe is coming:

• Bosses spawning clustered in one location on a map
• Changes in behavior and difficulty with Scavs and Raiders
• Map-wide poison effects that require antidotes and treatment
• Trader prices dropping significantly

Previous Tarkov Wipe Dates

As you can tell from the dates below, Escape from Tarkov wipes occur regularly, on a 5- 6 month cycle. Wipes are usually in May-June and November-December on a bi-annual basis.

Here is a complete list of every Escape from Tarkov wipe date from the game's initial launch.

• 26th December 2017
• 19th April 2018
• 19th July 2018
• 8th November 2018
• 9th April 2019
• 27th October 2019
• 28th May 2020
• 24th December 2020
• 30th June 2021
• 12th December 2021
• 28th June 2022
• 28th December 2022
• 10th August 2023
• 27th December 2023

FINAL THOUGHTS

That's everything we currently know about the next Escape from Tarkov reset. We will keep you updated with all the latest news and major updates on the upcoming EFT wipe, so bookmark this page for more!

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