For almost all Escape from Tarkov players, the first time after a wipe is the best. Even though it is not yet certain when the next wipe will take place, there is now some information that narrows down the time of the wipe more precisely. In this article, we have collected all the information for you.
Here's what's happening: most recently, the developers of Escape from Tarkov have released a series of videos centered around the character Ryzhy. There were five videos in the first season of Chronicles of Ryzhy, with the first four videos accompanied by special events in Escape from Tarkov. However, in the fifth video, an event was missing. In addition, the head developer Nikita has already confirmed on Twitter that the wipe will come soon. Of course, all this is driving the Escape from Tarkov player community crazy. We'll give you all the information that is currently available about the wipe.
Unfortunately, the exact date is still not known. Even today, 12/13/2022, there is still no new information. Since the release of the fifth Chronicles of Ryzhy video, it has been unusually quiet. However, considering all the facts, the wipe can be classified as a relatively short period. However, there are two different approaches to determining the period of the wipe.
But first, all the important data about the wipe. In addition to the videos and the associated events, we have several other clues. The essential point is a reply from Nikita under one of his tweets. There it says, “Wipe is near.” Furthermore, there have already been reports from the developers that an update will be released this year.
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Regarding the next big update, it was also mentioned that it will be a wipe. The content of this update will probably include the first version of the map “Streets of Tarkov”. Another new boss was teased, and it is strongly suspected that the trader on the map Lighthouse, which was missing in the last update, will find its way into the game.
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Due to the various events and the completed video series around Ryzhy, there is the hope of a wipe without any more big pre-wipe events. That means the wipe may appear on short notice sometime this week. A popular meme among fans of Tarkov is, of course, Thursday. Another possibility would have been 12/13/2022 today since the 0.12.12 update was released last year on 12/12/2021. The upcoming patch will probably be the 0.12.13 update so today would have been the appropriate date.
If the developers stop bringing special pre-wipe events before the next wipe in Escape from Tarkov, theoretically, it could be any day. However, the chances are probably rather slim. What is certain, however, is that the wipe will come this year, provided there are no complications. That means the time window for this possibility is between 12/13/2022 and 12/31/2022.
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The normal procedure when another wipe is due in Escape from Tarkov is a series of pre-wipe events. Most of the time, these include a particularly large discount at all merchants and unlocking all items for each player. This allows each player to test different weapons once again and allows players who have been inactive for longer to get back into the swing of things.
In addition, the various pre-wipe events also draw existing fans back to the game through streams and YouTube videos. In the course of a wipe phase, the longer it lasts, the more players stop playing. There are usually several in-game events to get these players back into the game and get their attention.
If we assume, there will be events again this time. The wipe cannot come within the next few days. So if we assume, events start tomorrow, the window for this possibility is probably between 12/19/2022 and 12/31/2022.
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A current image of the map, “Streets of Tarkov,” will probably be released in the next patch.
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