https://getpatchpulse.com/Latest official Escape from Tarkov patch notes, summarized.enThu, 15 Oct 2026 03:14:29 +0000https://getpatchpulse.com/p/escape-from-tarkov-1845383656396722https://getpatchpulse.com/p/escape-from-tarkov-1845383656396722Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:57:45 +0000Added the EXFIL Brothers Program to the game. As part of the program, experienced players (Operators) can receive bonuses for playing together with friends who have just started their journey in Tarkov (Candidates). • Candidate rewards are designed to make it easier for new players to get into the game. Operator rewards are intended to help during the later stages of progression and allow Operators to stand out with unique customization. • Significantly increased the chance of USEC and BEAR PMC bots teaming up and remaining non-hostile to each other; • Added a small chance for PMC bots to remain neutral toward a PMC player until the player approaches or attacks them; • Reduced the chance of PMC bots being neutral toward Scav bots;https://getpatchpulse.com/p/escape-from-tarkov-1842846814455578https://getpatchpulse.com/p/escape-from-tarkov-1842846814455578Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:04:24 +0000All landmines have been removed from the water treatment plant; • A transition point to Icebreaker has been added to the location. The hovercraft stays at the pier near the water cottages; • A temporary task chain focused on the shifting faction balance on Lighthouse has been added; • Loot distribution has been reworked. Rogue stashes containing their abandoned gear have been added throughout the location; • The BTR now patrols the location. Its route has several variants and covers the entire location, including the approach to the bridge leading to the peninsula and the water treatment plant;https://getpatchpulse.com/p/escape-from-tarkov-1839676055896016https://getpatchpulse.com/p/escape-from-tarkov-1839676055896016Mon, 03 Aug 2026 22:33:08 +0000Each season will introduce new rules, mechanics, rewards, and gameplay changes designed to diversify the experience and provide players with new progression challenges. • Added a new Seasonal Character profile. Seasonal Characters exist on separate servers and are completely independent from PvP Zone and PvE Zone characters. • Seasonal Character progression is automatically reset every four to six months with the release of a major content update and the start of a new season. • Cannot be changed, disabled, or selected individually. • Each new season will feature a different set of Global modifiers, creating a fresh gameplay experience and new progression challenges.https://getpatchpulse.com/p/escape-from-tarkov-1836506165571045https://getpatchpulse.com/p/escape-from-tarkov-1836506165571045Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:47:13 +0000Added the ability to search for tasks by name on the side task and operational task screens. Search now works by task name, objective, location, and Trader. • Fixed an issue that caused weapons to overheat too quickly on Streets of Tarkov in certain cases; • Fixed an issue where weapons could remain suspended in midair after a player's death in certain cases; • Fixed the incorrect female voice audio in The Lab; • Fixed the incorrect audio for certain gunshots at medium range;