Battlestate Games has announced a new update for Escape From Tarkov, patch 0.14.0.1, scheduled to launch tomorrow, January 24th. This update will necessitate a three-hour server downtime, during which the game will be inaccessible to players. While the specifics of patch 0.14.0.1 remain under wraps, community anticipation is high, especially following the significant content drop of patch 0.14.0, which introduced the highly detailed Streets of Tarkov map.
The server maintenance for patch deployment is set to begin at 7:00 am GMT / 2:00 am EST and is projected to last for three hours. Players should be aware that this timeframe could potentially be extended if unforeseen issues arise during the installation process. During this period, Escape From Tarkov servers will be offline, and access to the game will be completely restricted.
Patch 0.14.0.1 marks the first numbered patch since the substantial 0.14.0 update. This previous major patch was a landmark release, primarily known for bringing the sprawling and intricate Streets of Tarkov map into the game. Alongside this flagship map, patch 14.0 also delivered a comprehensive game wipe and a wide array of additional features and adjustments to the Escape From Tarkov experience. Since the release of patch 14.0 and the Streets of Tarkov map, Battlestate Games has released smaller updates focusing on game balance, including tweaks to the BTR vehicle on Streets of Tarkov. However, patch 0.14.0.1 is expected to be a more substantial update than these minor adjustments.
Despite the lack of official patch notes prior to deployment, which is somewhat unusual for Escape From Tarkov updates, the community has a clear wishlist for patch 0.14.0.1. Foremost among player requests are enhanced anti-cheat measures. The community has been vocal about the desire for stronger systems to combat cheating, with suggestions ranging from improved cheat detection to the implementation of phone number verification to deter the creation of multiple accounts used for malicious purposes. This comes even after Battlestate Games recently banned over 11,000 accounts for cheating since the start of the year, highlighting the ongoing battle against unfair play.
Another prominent community concern revolves around the “Setup” quest. This quest, tasking players with eliminating 15 PMCs on the Customs map using shotguns while adhering to specific gear restrictions, has been a source of considerable frustration. Many players have criticized the quest’s design, particularly since its earlier unlock in the progression, leading to an influx of players focused solely on completing “Setup” in Customs raids, often to the detriment of the overall gameplay experience on that map.
Furthermore, a persistent bug affecting scav runs has plagued Escape From Tarkov since the last wipe. This bug results in players becoming stuck in an infinite loading loop when attempting to join a scav raid, forcing them to force-close the game and forfeit their scav run. Of all the community’s hopes for patch 0.14.0.1, a fix for this scav loading bug seems to be the most anticipated and potentially the most likely to be addressed in this update.
While the exact contents of patch 0.14.0.1 remain a mystery until the official patch notes are released alongside the update, the Escape From Tarkov community is eagerly awaiting to see what improvements and changes Battlestate Games has in store. The focus will likely be on addressing pressing issues such as anti-cheat and bug fixes, while the potential for new content or further refinements to the Streets of Tarkov map or other areas of the game remains to be seen. Stay tuned for the full patch notes tomorrow to discover everything included in Escape From Tarkov patch 0.14.0.1.
