The next Escape from Tarkov Wipe is just a few days away, which means a major Tarkov Patch is also just around the corner. While this won’t be quite what many expect, there will be a lot added and changed in the next few days. To make sure you’re fully prepared for patch 0.16.0, here’s everything we know.

Just like everyone else Tarkov Patch that appears along with a wipe will reset everyone’s progress unless you are playing PvE mode. This means that you will lose all your equipment, skills and character and have to start from scratch, but don’t worry too much because it’s the same for everyone and makes the first few weeks of a wipe pretty chaotic and fun.

The other important thing to consider is the end of the year Tarkov The patch is smaller than previous years, and that’s because the team is preparing content for the full version 1.0 Escape from Tarkovwhich is now expected to arrive next year. It may be a bit disappointing for returning players, but know that an even bigger patch is imminent.

New weapons in Tarkov

Patch 0.16.0 is set to add some important new weapons Escape from Tarkovincluding a rocket launcher. The RPG-26 is expected to arrive with this patch, with its main focus on taking out the BTR that roams maps such as roads and forests. Chances are, it can probably take out a few other PMCs too.

Then there’s a huge new sniper rifle in the form of the Sako TRG M10 Repeating Rifle. This massive gun will contain .388 Lapua ammunition and should pack quite a punch. The other new weapon we know for sure is coming is a new MCX submachine gun, but the development team has also teased others, so that may not be the case.

Revision of the customs map

The best card in TarkovCustoms, is being reworked with this patch to make it feel more like a real place. Similar to the Factory rework earlier this year, many of the changes will be visual in nature to add more variety to the map. However, there will also be some new areas to explore.

Right next to the fortress and attached to the mechanic’s workshop, there is a huge warehouse in the middle of the map, which often contains a sniper Scav. This is currently inaccessible, but once the update is released it will be a fully explorable building, likely similar to the other large warehouses in the other corner of the map.

Recoil changes

Perhaps the most controversial change in this wipe is the new recoil system. Nikita has said that it’s just a visual change to make it look better, and the tiny bits of information we get from the ETS test sounds positive, but when it was first shown, fans were not too pleased. However, we can’t really make a decision on it until everyone can play it, and making something look better is always a good thing.

Unity 2022 engine upgrade

Another small but important change is the long-planned upgrade to the Unity 2022 engine. At first, fans may not notice too much of a change from the new engine, as the plan was to recreate the game as closely as possible using only new technology. However, later this month this new technology will make that possible Escape from Tarkov The team will have greater control over certain areas of the game and may be able to add new systems that were not possible before.