Escape from Tarkov: 4 endings — the “best” one may be reached by only ~2%
During a Tokyo Game Show Q&A, Escape from Tarkov director Nikita Buyanov confirmed the game will include four possible endings. He said the “best ending” will be extremely difficult — the team expects only around 2% of players to reach it.
Key points
- Four endings total; progression and completion determine which ending you get.
- “Best” ending estimated to be achievable by ~2% of players — described as “really challenging.”
- Escape from Tarkov is aiming for a 1.0 release and a Steam debut in November.
- Buyanov later posted on X that there will be no wipe before the official release; instead the team will use “softcore settings” for experimentation.
- The developers plan ongoing content across the next five years, with seasonal characters subject to normal wipes and a permanent main character retaining progress.
Quote
“It will be really challenging, and you can treat it as an achievement of your life to finally escape from Tarkov.” — Nikita Buyanov
Update
Buyanov clarified on X that the team will not perform a full wipe before launch (updated Sept 28, 2025).
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