After 8 Years in Beta, Escape From Tarkov 1.0 Is Finally Coming
United Gaming – When gamers talk about extraction shooters, one title always comes to mind: Escape From Tarkov. Considered the “father” of the genre, the game has been riding a wave of hype ever since its beta launched eight years ago.
Now, after what feels like a lifetime in testing, Battlestate Games has finally confirmed that Escape From Tarkov 1.0 is on its way. But when exactly will the full release drop?
According to the game’s official site, developer Battlestate Games announced that version 1.0 will arrive on November 15, 2025. This marks the end of one of the longest beta periods in modern gaming history—spanning more than 400 updates since its first beta back on July 28, 2017.
As expected, the launch will come with a “farewell wipe”, resetting all player progress back to square one. While wipes are nothing new for Tarkov veterans, many are wondering whether this milestone release will also wipe away the game’s biggest problem: cheaters.
Despite the excitement, the road to 1.0 isn’t without hurdles. Escape From Tarkov has long battled issues like skill transfer glitches, duplication bugs, and the infamous unlimited ammo exploit. Yet the most frustrating challenge remains the plague of cheaters.
Battlestate has banned thousands of accounts over the years, sometimes weekly, but cheaters keep resurfacing. Their presence continues to sour the experience for legitimate players.
Interestingly, Battlestate recently introduced a reward system: players who successfully report cheaters can now receive in-game prizes if the reports are verified. It’s a move that shows the studio’s ongoing commitment to cleaning up its community, even if the battle feels endless.
With just three months left before launch, all eyes are on Battlestate. Can they roll out a stronger anti-cheat system in time? Will Escape From Tarkov 1.0 deliver the smooth, polished experience fans have been waiting nearly a decade for?
One thing is certain: the full release will be a turning point. Whether Tarkov cements itself as a legendary survival shooter—or remains infamous for its problems—depends on how well Battlestate handles these final months.
