
Escape from Tarkov – A Hardcore, Realistic MMO Extraction Shooter
Welcome to Tarkov
Escape from Tarkov (EFT) is a punishing, realism-driven FPS/RPG extraction shooter set in the war-torn city of Tarkov in the Norvinsk region. Ammunition types matter, injuries require proper treatment, and every decision can cost you gear—or your life.
The Setting: Norvinsk Under Siege
- City in chaos: Supply lines cut, borders sealed by UN and Russian forces.
- Factions at play: Ruthless Scavs fight over resources while PMCs—USEC and BEAR—clash for control.
- No safe routes: Maps are dense with ambush points, locked rooms, and high-value loot zones.
Choose Your Path: USEC or BEAR
Take the role of a mercenary aligned with USEC or BEAR and navigate raids where you must:
- Decide who to trust: Squad up—or risk going solo.
- Manage risk vs. reward: Push deeper for better loot, or extract early and live to fight again.
- Plan every raid: Bring only what you can afford to lose; death means your gear is gone.
Why EFT Stands Out
- Hardcore Realism: Advanced ballistics, armor penetration, hit zones, fractures, bleeding, and energy hydration systems.
- Extraction Gameplay: Enter, loot, and extract alive—only then does your haul count.
- RPG Progression: Level nearly 100 skills, increase trader loyalty, and develop your Hideout for powerful crafts and buffs.
- MMO Systems: Persistent economy, Flea Market trading, dynamic quests, and seasonal wipes that reshape the meta.
- High Stakes PvPvE: AI Scavs, player PMCs, and map bosses create unpredictable encounters every raid.
How Raids Work (Quick Primer)
- Select a map (e.g., Customs, Interchange, Shoreline, Lighthouse).
- Spawn & route: Identify extracts and plan a safe, profitable path.
- Engage smartly: Sound discipline and positioning beat raw aim.
- Extract alive: Only Found-in-Raid (FIR) items and hideout crafts count for many quests and trades.
New Player Tips
- Practice offline: Learn extractions, sound cues, and sight lines without risking gear.
- Use Scav runs: Low-risk income and great map practice.
- Quest with purpose: Prioritize FIR items and key quest chains (e.g., Jaeger unlock).
- Build efficient kits: Ammo > armor; choose rounds that pen the armor you expect to face.
- Mindset matters: Slow is smooth—let other players make noise and mistakes.
Progression Pillars
- Quests & Traders: Complete tasks to unlock gear and better prices.
- Hideout: Craft ammo, meds, and barter items; boost stash value and self-sufficiency.
- Economy: Flip high-demand items, learn barter chains, and watch price trends post-wipe.
The Tarkov Experience
EFT isn’t just about winning gunfights; it’s about information, preparation, and discipline. Every raid is a high-stakes gamble where knowledge of maps, ammo, and pacing often outplays raw mechanics. Survive, extract, and profit—that’s the path out of Tarkov.