Escape from Tarkov New Update To Introduce Hideout Building

Jun 15, 2017 at 08:53am EDT
Escape from Tarkov

Escape from Tarkov will receive a new update sometime this Fall that will introduce a brand new feature, Battlestate Games recently revealed.

The new update will be called Hideout and it will introduce hideouts building and customization, which will become an integral part of the game. The update will be available during open beta testing in Fall 2017.

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Players begin the construction of their ‘Hideout’ from the ground up. Initially discovered as an abandoned, cluttered bomb shelter without any means of sustaining life, players must continually build and improve aspects of ‘The Hideout’ modules, including: the power generator, water collection system, ventilation, medical treatment facility, recon center, heating, bathroom and other areas. Players will work to improve various parameters of their characters, such as: out-of-raid health, hydration and energy regeneration speed. Players will also gets special opportunities for the production of medicines, ammunition, and other items from various resources. Recon center improvements provide new opportunities of working with merchants and playing as Scavs, and much more.

Escape from Tarkov will launch on a yet to be confirmed release date on PC. We will keep you updated on the game as soon as more comes in on it, so stay tuned for all the latest news.

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