Escape from Tarkov: Arena has officially launched as a standalone game that combines the hardcore extraction shooter mechanics of the original game and the fast-paced action of session matches. It features the same arsenal of weapons and items as Escape from Tarkov, four role presets, and ranked matches, with all progress carrying over to the original game.
The game is available for free to those who were invited to last year’s beta tests and those who own the now-discontinued Escape from Tarkov: Edge of Darkness Edition. Everyone else will have to pony up $35 which has caused a huge uproar within the Escape from Tarkov community.
Like the original game, Escape from Tarkov: Arena is currently only available to purchase on the official site. It’s still unclear whether it will eventually make its way to Steam, considering that Escape from Tarkov has yet to launch on the platform despite the developers’ promises.
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