Escape from Tarkov Wipe History
Welcome to the "How Long Has It Been Since Nikita Crushed Our Souls?" timeline.
Plot twist: on November 15, 2025 Tarkov hit 1.0, crawled out of beta after ~8 years, landed on Steam, and BSG declared the era of forced wipes over — your main character and stash are now persistent. So is this page a museum exhibit now? Maybe! Or maybe it's a "to be continued." Wipes have simply put on a disguise: optional Seasons (Season 1 "Kord Breach" is inbound ~July 2026) and voluntary Prestige resets — and the gap between "optional seasonal wipe" and plain old "wipe" is doing a lot of heavy lifting. We're keeping the timeline warm, just in case.
This table chronicles the illustrious history of Escape from Tarkov's wipes - those periodic interventions where we suddenly understand what it feels like to be on a hoarding TV show, watching helplessly as a stranger declares our precious collection of rusty kettles and empty mayo jars (read: meta M4s and thicc item cases) "worthless" and tosses them into a dumpster.
Each wipe is a beautiful reset, where Nikita, in his infinite wisdom, decides we're having too much fun and need to start over. Marvel at the erratic patterns of these cycles, as unpredictable as the game's netcode.
Gaze upon the "notable events" column and reminisce about those times when we thought, "Surely, this update will fix everything!" (Spoiler: It didn't.)
From the shorter wipes where your bad friends "didn't have time" to get kappa, to the endless ones that brought us all back to Minecraft - it's all here.
Use this page to know more about wipe history than your smooth-brained squad members, and to remind yourself why you keep coming back to this beautiful disaster of a game.
Remember, in Tarkov, the real treasure was the sanity we lost along the way.
| Wipe Start | Wipe End | Notes | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-15 | "Never" | *Longest Wipe* 1.0 - FULL RELEASE. Out of beta after ~8 years, launched on Steam, with one last reset to mark the occasion. BSG declared forced wipes OVER: your main character + stash are now persistent, with optional Seasonal characters (Season 1 "Kord Breach" inbound ~July 2026, complete with choose-your-own bonuses/nerfs) and Prestige as the only voluntary reset. "No more wipes," they said. The day count on this row is us holding them to it. | 259 days |
| 2025-07-09 | 2025-11-15 | The "Hardcore" wipe. No flea market, secure containers gutted (no meds/ammo/currency), mandatory (and gloriously buggy) transit, 3-5x insurance, and traders drip-fed back via Nikita's "wavelike" unlocks. The final beta-era wipe — and the most masochistic of the lot. | 129 days |
| 2024-12-26 | 2025-07-08 | 0.16 - Introduced several major game-changing features and improvements. The most significant addition was the Prestige system, allowing endgame players to reset their progress while retaining certain rewards like special icons, cosmetics, and skill bonuses that persist through wipes. The update included a complete rework of Customs with new buildings and a transit to Shoreline, plus the innovative Khorovod winter event featuring generator defense objectives and a new frostbite mechanic. Technical improvements were substantial, with an engine upgrade to Unity 2022.3, major audio overhaul including a new reverb system, and significant AI behavior enhancements making bots more tactical with flanking, suppressive fire, and improved detection mechanics. New content included multiple weapons (RShG-2 rocket launcher, Sako TRG M10, various assault rifles), hidden extraction points requiring special items, BTR driver questline, extensive Hideout customization options, and quality-of-life improvements like continuous healing, priority window selection, and increased currency stack limits. The patches also addressed numerous performance optimizations, particularly for lighting and transparent object rendering, while implementing comprehensive anti-cheat updates and fixing critical issues with audio loss, bot behavior, and damage registration. | 194 days |
| 2024-08-20 | 2024-12-26 | 0.15 - Introduced significant changes to the game, including a complete rework of the Factory location with expanded areas and new tasks. A new boss called Partisan has been added, who sets traps and hunts players in forest-type locations. The patch also introduces a karma system that affects gameplay based on player actions. New features include map-to-map travel, allowing players to move between locations during raids, and the ability to install tripwires using special kits. The Hideout has been expanded with new zones like the Gear Rack and Cultist Circle. Several new weapons have been added, including the UZI submachine gun and Desert Eagle pistol, along with a new .50 AE caliber. The update also brings various quality of life improvements, such as smooth zoom adjustment for certain optics and changes to grenade selection. Technical improvements include enhanced graphics, sound system updates, and anti-cheat measures. Additionally, there are numerous balancing changes, bug fixes, and optimizations across the game. | 128 days |
| 2023-12-27 | 2024-08-20 | 0.14 - Added map Ground Zero, Added boss Kollontay, Kaban got new guards, Shoreline rework and expansion, New hit boxes, Armor plates | 237 days |
| 2023-08-11 | 2023-12-27 | Streets of Tarkov expansion, Kaban added, PMC Kit presets, "Dynamic loot", Scav (AI) updates | 138 days |
| 2022-12-28 | 2023-08-10 | Added Streets of Tarkov map, Armor re-work, FSR 2.1, Added Oculus audio | 225 days |
| 2022-06-30 | 2022-12-28 | Lighthouse expansion, Added the Goons, Offline Co-op mode introduced | 181 days |
| 2021-12-13 | 2022-06-29 | Added Lighthouse map, Introduced Rogues, Added inertia, Re-worked ammo ballistics, Added VOIP | 198 days |
| 2021-07-01 | 2021-12-12 | Factory map expansion, Tagilla introduced, Added weapon malfunctions, Added Fence reputation | 164 days |
| 2020-12-25 | 2021-06-30 | Woods map expansion | 187 days |
| 2020-05-29 | 2020-12-24 | Found in Raid changes, Added Steam audio | 209 days |
| 2019-10-28 | 2020-05-28 | 213 days | |
| 2019-04-10 | 2019-10-27 | 200 days | |
| 2018-11-09 | 2019-04-09 | 151 days | |
| 2018-07-20 | 2018-11-08 | 111 days | |
| 2018-04-20 | 2018-07-19 | 90 days | |
| 2017-12-27 | 2018-04-19 | 113 days | |
| 2017-07-27 | 2017-12-26 | Closed Beta. 1st wipe. Nobody escaped. | 152 days |
Tarkov Wipe FAQ
When was the most recent Escape from Tarkov wipe?
The most recent full wipe began on November 15, 2025 — the Escape from Tarkov 1.0 release, which BSG insists is the last forced wipe ever. (This page is a museum of reasons to stay skeptical.)
How long do Escape from Tarkov wipes last?
Across recorded wipes, cycles have ranged from about 90 to 237 days, averaging roughly 168 days.
When is the next Escape from Tarkov wipe expected?
Officially? Never again — 1.0 ended forced wipes, so your main character and stash are here to stay. Unofficially, the next reset is the first optional Season, "Kord Breach," expected around July 2026 — an opt-in seasonal wipe with choose-your-own bonuses and nerfs. Battlestate Games rarely confirms dates in advance, and "never" has a funny way of not lasting in Tarkov.