Everything we know so far about Escape from Tarkov: Arena

During gamescom 2023, the developers from Battlestate Games were present in Cologne and the new standalone spin-off Escape from Tarkov: Arena could at least be tried out by the press and some content creators.

In addition, the official website was released and new gameplay footage was also spotted.

We have summarized all the information that has come to light in the last few days.

What is Escape from Tarkov: Arena ?

Escape from Tarkov: Arena is a standalone game in the universe of the hardcore shooter, combining the gunplay and movement from the base game with turn-based combat on small maps.

Game modes

So far, the following game modes are known for Escape from Tarkov: Arena:

• Shootout (Tournament Game Mode): Team versus team in solo, duo or trio mode, the two teams with the most points then play for the tournament victory.
• Teamfight (competitive game mode): Two teams of 5 players each play seven rounds against each other for victory, the round can also be won by capturing an objective after time expires.
• Overrun (PvE game mode): Five players battle against increasing waves of enemies and must complete tasks.
• Last Hero (FFA Deathmatch mode): Deathmatch, everyone against everyone – the player with the most kills wins.
• Duel (??): No exact information yet, but probably 1vs1 duels.

Maps

The maps of Escape from Tarkov: Arena are significantly smaller than those of the main game and are partly taken from them or inspired by them.
However, you can also see clear inspirations from popular maps from other shooters.

The following maps are known so far:

• Sawmill: part of the EFT map Woods in a sawmill.
• Bay5: Container warehouse with lots of cover
• Air Pit: Airport terminal
• Equator: Center of a shopping mall
• The Bowl: – No information known yet
• The Box: – No information known yet
• Resort: – No information known yet

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Weapons & Classes

According to the current information, many weapons, modifications and medical items from Escape from Tarkov will also be found in Escape from Tarkov: Arena.

However, you won’t be able to modify your weapons yourself, but will only be able to choose between predefined presets.
Depending on the selected class, different weapons and presets will be available.

The classes themselves are divided into four categories:

• Assault: Balanced class with mediocre armor, relies on assault rifles.
• CQB: Class for close combat, equipped with submachine guns and shotguns
• Scout: class for medium range with semi-automatic weapons and DMRs.
• Marksman: sniper class with powerful weapons, but only lightly armored and vulnerable

The individual presets/classes can be unlocked with the money and level earned in Arena.

At the beginning of a round you choose the class you want to play.

Crossover with Escape from Tarkov

There will be overlaps between the base game Escape From Tarkov and the spin-off Escape from Tarkov: Arena.

The general level will probably be the same in both games, so you can earn level requirements in Arena in the normal Escape from Tarkov or unlock the flea market in the base game with Arena matches.

There is currently no information about skills and currencies.
However, skills (strength, weapon mastery, metabolism) are not expected to play a big role in Arena or will simply be maximized. It is not yet known if and to what extent playing the game will affect them.

Price and versions

If you want to buy Escape from Tarkov: Arena in the pre-order version, you will have to pay 37,00 €.
Please note that taxes and payment method fees may be added.

If you already own the “Escape from Darkness” version (EOD) of Escape from Tarkov, you already have access to Escape from Tarkov: Arena and do not have to buy the game again.

If you want, you can buy Escape from Tarkov: Arena right now here: Arena.tarkov.com

Escape from Tarkov: Arena Gameplay

As part of gamescom 2023, new gameplay for Escape from Tarkov: Arena was released, showing a few rounds on various maps of the game: