Escape From Tarkov is widely considered the starting point for extraction shooters’ rise in popularity. It was first released in its closed beta state in 2017, but has been in development since 2012.

TL;DR: Escape from Tarkov, after nearly a decade in beta and over 400 updates, will officially release on November 15, 2025. Battlestate Games will keep the tactical shooter exclusive to its launcher, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mike Stubbs covers esports, competitive games and the creator economy. The most recent Escape From Tarkov wipe has now been out ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mike Stubbs covers esports, competitive games and the creator economy. The best map in Escape From Tarkov, Customs, is set to get ...

Key figure departs: Jean Tyulegenov, lead game designer since 2017, has exited Battlestate Games following Escape from Tarkov’s full release. Other senior exits: Marketing and PR heads have also left, ...