Escape from Tarkov and Arena Officially Coming to Steam
Initial April Fools' Day confusion gave way to reality. Escape from Tarkov and its hardcore spin-off Arena are officially making their way to Steam. Battlestate Games has confirmed the news.
The confirmation followed questions about Escape from Tarkov: Arena's initial Epic Games Store exclusivity. Nikita Buyanov, Battlestate's head, clarified the situation. Epic Games offered favorable terms, leading to Arena's Epic Games Store release on April 10th. However, Buyanov stated definitively that both Arena and Escape from Tarkov will also be available on Steam.
Escape from Tarkov: Arena - Fast-Paced Hardcore Combat
For those unfamiliar, Escape from Tarkov: Arena is a standalone game set within the Tarkov universe. It maintains the gritty realism, intense firepower, and tactical depth of EFT. Arena focuses on tighter, faster-paced arena battles. It delivers a different style of Tarkov intensity, emphasizing quick, close-quarters combat using familiar mechanics.
Steam Release on the Horizon
Steam players can anticipate experiencing the intense raids of Escape from Tarkov and the adrenaline of Arena within their Steam library. While a specific Steam release date is not yet announced, the confirmation itself is significant news. Prepare to wishlist both titles. The hardcore Tarkov experience is expanding to Steam.
