After nearly nine years of anticipation, Escape From Tarkov is officially leaving beta. Battlestate Games has confirmed that the highly awaited 1.0 update will release on November 11, 2025.
A Long Journey Out of Beta
Escape From Tarkov first became available to the public in 2016 through a limited alpha test, before moving into a closed beta in 2017, where it has remained ever since. Players gained access to the beta by pre-purchasing the game, which has received patches and content updates over time.
While the beta focused on round-based extraction shooter gameplay with both PvP and PvE survival elements, it never included the promised full story-driven campaign. Despite its unforgiving nature, Tarkov’s tactical FPS systems earned praise for rewarding patient and skilled players.
Official Announcement of Version 1.0
Battlestate Games announced the release date via its official YouTube channel Escape From Tarkov 1.0 trailer. The trailer primarily revealed the November 11 date without showing new gameplay footage.
Though no official feature list has been revealed yet, many speculate that Escape From Tarkov’s long-promised campaign will finally arrive with version 1.0. The game has always been described as a story-driven FPS, making the inclusion of a campaign mode highly likely.
What Comes Next
Battlestate Games also confirmed plans to showcase new content throughout 2025 at major events including PAX West, Tokyo Game Show, Paris Games Week, and G-Star. These presentations are expected to reveal more about what players can look forward to in the full release.
The confirmed November 11, 2025 release of Escape From Tarkov 1.0 marks the end of a long beta era and the beginning of the game’s next chapter. Whether it introduces the long-awaited campaign or other major features, this milestone is set to redefine Tarkov’s place in the world of survival shooters.