This year, Escape from Tarkov launched its first season, titled Kord Breach. A seasonal quest chain and a battle pass were added to the game.
The season will end soon, and the developers decided to remind players that completing seasonal quests unlocks barter/trade offers for unique equipment, which will become permanently available across all modes.
In addition, Battlestate Games introduced balance adjustments — simplifying access to and completion of quests (Black Division combatants will be less punishing):
- Conditions for many seasonal quests have been simplified, and requirements to start them have been reduced;
- The spawn rate of Black Division in locations has been increased to 100%;
- Reaction speed, accuracy, and health for all body parts of Black Division operatives in locations have been reduced;
- The amount of “Sudak-Tudak” kits in operational quest rewards has been increased;
- The amount of battle pass documentation at the Icebreaker location has been increased.
The developers also increased the daily documentation limit for the battle pass, nerfed Wedge and his entourage; briefcases with documents were added to airdrops in the seasonal mode.
The first season of Escape from Tarkov, “Kord Breach,” will conclude on December 7, 2026.