Battlestate Games has taken Escape from Tarkov offline to roll out the 1.2.0.0 update, which introduces a massive overhaul for PvE content, examining PMC bot behavior, adding Prestige, and some other things.
As with all Escape from Tarkov updates, the game has been pulled down in its entirety, blocking both PvP and PvE players from accessing it for several hours. Read on to learn when Escape from Tarkov is coming back online today following the 1.2.0.0 update.
When is Tarkov Back Online Today?
Battlestate Games has advised players that the 1.2.0.0 update will take around five to seven hours to deploy, and it started rolling out the update at 8 AM BST / 3 AM EDT.
This means that Escape from Tarkov should be online by the following times today:
- 1 PM – 3 PM BST
- 8 AM – 10 AM EDT
- 4 AM – 6 AM PDT
- 1 PM – 3 PM CEST
As always, the team has advised that the maintenance window could be extended if needed, which is typical for Escape from Tarkov updates. You should always expect a delay, unfortunately.
Escape from Tarkov 1.2.0.0 Patch Explained
The 1.2.0.0 patch is a supersized thing for PvE players specifically. It tweaks PMC bot behavior and changes how they interact with the world around them, and what loot they carry, just to make sure things are feeling more ‘realistic’ for those who prioritize the ‘offline’ version of Escape from Tarkov.
It also adds Prestige to PvE, finally allowing users on that platform to grind even more levels when they hit their in-game ceiling and want to reset something. This also comes with stacks of exclusive rewards.
The EXFIL Brothers program has also been added with 1.2.0.0, introducing a way for new players to get an ‘easier ride’ by pairing them with experienced players, earning them an XP bonus as they explore the world. As these players reach higher levels, they’ll get exclusive in-game rewards, and the leader also gets some boosts just for helping out new players.
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but did they also fix arena, doesn’t look like it, tired of all blue armbands and glitchy death screens.