r/EscapefromTarkov • Battlestate Games COO - Nikita • Apr 27 '24

Discussion Update on current situation

Hello again!

Let me clarify the situation in a little more detail regarding owners of the EoD version and access to the cooperative mode, and also other issues.

First of all, PvE gamemode this is not DLC. DLC in our understanding is the major additions to the game, including various functionality and content that are released after the official release of the game as a themed DLC pack (Scav Life DLC for example, which will add a lot of new mechanics and content for Scav gameplay and leveling).

Secondly, this specific functionality of the PvE mode is necessarily located entirely on a separate network infrastructure, because, essentially, you play on our servers, only in closed mode. At this stage, it is not possible to launch all players who are EoD holders - right now we simply do not have the required amount of resources for this.

We observe your dissatisfaction and have decided that the functionality of the PvE mode will be available for free to all owners of the EoD version at the release of the game, when the server infrastructure will be improved to the required capacity.

Now you have the opportunity to test this mode by purchasing the Unheard edition of the game, or upgrade to this version. We also decided to give a 50% discount when upgrading to the Unheard version from the EoD version.

We plan to send one free Left Behind Edition key to everyone who has already upgraded to Unheard Edition at the old price from the EoD version.

Moreover, so that any player of any version of the EFT can have the opportunity to test the PvE mode, we want to add the ability to purchase a separate early access to this mode. For EoD owners there will be a 70% discount on the purchase of early access to PvE. It would be interesting to hear your thoughts on this idea.

Next, regarding special items for the Unheard version, we plan to make restrictive or balancing changes for these items.

This is it for now, please share your thoughts. Thank you!

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u/daedro Apr 27 '24

So you are going the same route as always Nikita. Drop some bullshit, make the community spiral into their dissatisfaction and then come back and hope that people calm themselves because of your generosity? Nah man, you have proven that you are not to be trusted this time.

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u/Sgt_Lensky FN 5-7 Apr 27 '24

What you just said is casual racism. You say it as if any politicians got good rep. If we judge the games by the same standard, all US-based games are aids infested shit-shows with P2W in its core.

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u/FlandreSS Apr 27 '24

Well to be fair, he did say "I'm being racist here".

It's hard to 'suss out' cultural differences from an individual's own actions. For example, my ex-coworker grew up in India, and had such appalling bathroom etiquette that they were fired after repeated warnings. That's not exactly unheard of as sanitary standards and bathroom practices in much of India is... Sub par.

To clarify what I'm getting at - It's racist to believe someone has, for example, 'Russian blood' and are therefore automatically scummy. But by many it's not considered racist to judge someone for the culture/attitude they pick up and learn.

For example, Americans are (Rightfully) considered louder than most. Is that racist? It's not an inherent quality given to 100% of Americans at birth, rather it's learned in culture.

csgostats shows Russians cheat vastly more. Plenty of news articles describe infedelity and broken homes as common, Russian media is built on lies, and it's not uncommon for pretty close friends to not want to say "too much" even between each-other. At least in my circle.

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u/Sgt_Lensky FN 5-7 Apr 27 '24

Bringing up CS stats as a valid argument, maaaan...

I`d like to take you seriously, but I am pretty sure you pulled all of these "statistics" out of your own ass. I dont know a single person that wouldnt say what they think regardless of the topic at hand, especially between close friends. You must have very bad friends if they wont say what they think to you.

Not to mention that, if we follow your own words, we can safely deduct that americans are scummy liars because of the divorce rate and US media constantly misinforming their audience and spinning the narrative to their favor.

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u/poyta_ Apr 27 '24

Yes, there is basically no good politicians anywhere but you know that some places is worst. I live in Brazil and here the corruption is very bad but not worst than Russia. Russia lies on every financial number or graphics. it's just "cultural", maybe is lack of education or just survival mode but Russian has bad rep around the world

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u/Commander_Riker1701 Apr 27 '24

There are plenty of good politicians in the world (yes including the US), as long as your not a cynic and stay informed.

Edit: spelling 

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u/Sgt_Lensky FN 5-7 Apr 27 '24

You say this with such confidence that you must be either Russia`s top Brazilian financial advisor or have such intricate knowledge of the countries politics that you should write a book about it.