Escape from Tarkov to arrive on Steam — Steam page ‘available soon’
Summary: Battlestate Games head Nikita Buyanov confirmed on X that Escape from Tarkov’s Steam page “will be available soon,” and reiterated the game’s 1.0 release date of November 15, 2025. The move out of perpetual beta and onto Steam has raised questions from longtime players about whether they’ll need to rebuy the game and how the studio plans to tackle cheating.
What was announced
Nikita Buyanov confirmed the Steam page for Escape from Tarkov is coming soon. Earlier announcements set the game’s 1.0 launch for Nov 15, 2025, and Battlestate has said it plans console ports after the full release.
Edition controversy
Recently Battlestate unveiled the Unheard Edition (priced at $250), which includes a new PvE mode. This upset owners of the Edge of Darkness edition, who were promised access to future DLCs and expected the new PvE content to be included. The studio said the PvE mode was not classified as DLC, then later apologized — promising the PvE mode would be made available to Edge of Darkness owners.
Key player concerns
- Will current players need to repurchase Escape from Tarkov on Steam?
- How will the move to Steam affect Battlestate’s ongoing anti-cheat efforts?
- What will the console ports and the full 1.0 release change about gameplay and progression?
Developer response
Buyanov has apologized for the edition confusion and committed to providing the PvE mode to Edge of Darkness owners. Full details about the Steam listing and any transition plan for current owners are expected to be revealed by the studio when the Steam page goes live.
What to watch for
Keep an eye on official X posts from Nikita Buyanov and Battlestate Games for the Steam page, pricing, and any migration details for existing players.
Sources: Official studio posts on X (links to official posts will be added as they are published).