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Escape from Tarkov: Arena

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Escape from Tarkov: Arena
DeveloperBattlestate Games
PublisherBattlestate Games
DesignerNikita Buyanov
ComposerNikita Buyanov
SeriesEscape from Tarkov
EngineUnity[1]
PlatformWindows
ReleaseApril 10, 2025
GenreFirst-person shooter
ModeMultiplayer

Escape from Tarkov: Arena is a multiplayer tactical first-person shooter video game in development by Battlestate Games for Microsoft Windows. As with the original game, Arena is set in the fictional Norvinsk region in northwestern Russia. Players join 5v5 matches of 12-round fights.[2][3]

Gameplay

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Escape from Tarkov: Arena consists of Blast Gang and Teamfight. Teamfight consists of 5v5 gunfight, 13 rounds.[4] Progress will be shared between Arena and the base Escape From Tarkov.[5]

Release

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Escape from Tarkov: Arena was released on the Epic Games Store on April 10, 2025, coinciding with the release of a battle pass system. The game has an esports scene, starting with a DreamHack tournament in 2023.[6]

Updates

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In April 2026, Escape From Tarkov: Arena will have an engine upgrade to Unity 6.[7]

References

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  1. "Escape from Tarkov by Battlestate Games - A shooter | Made with Unity". Unity Technologies. Retrieved 22 March 2020.
  2. "New Escape from Tarkov roadmap brings both controversial and highly-requested changes". 20 September 2024.
  3. Forbes https://www.forbes.com/sites/mikestubbs/2023/12/18/five-things-i-wish-i-knew-before-playing-escape-from-tarkov-arena/. Retrieved 2026-04-07. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  4. "Why Escape from Tarkov: Arena is one of the most satisfying shooters".
  5. Donovan, Imogen (2023-08-29). "'Escape From Tarkov' will share progress with 'Arena' spin-off". NME. Retrieved 2026-04-07.
  6. Richman, Olivia (8 June 2024). "Escape From Tarkov: Arena Cup Series Brings Back EFT Esports". Esports Illustrated On SI. Archived from the original on 22 August 2025. Retrieved 20 June 2025.
  7. "Escape from Tarkov creators to port EFT: Arena shooter to a new engine, but the second season will be delayed". Retrieved 2026-04-07.
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