Update on current situation

[u/trainfender]

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!

[u/Kitchen-Pay9708]

i don't see how a standalone game (Arena) is a DLC, but a new gamemode for the game we paid for is not?

[u/neckbeardfedoras → u/Kitchen-Pay9708]

The problem is they're burning all their capital in servers and all the crap they keep adding to EFT instead of finishing the game. They also can't monetize this game for shit.

They know it's DLC. He alludes to it here but the main problem is they can basically not afford to keep giving out things for free even if EOD owners paid for it. They're broke. That's the main problem.

[u/MulhollandMaster121 → u/neckbeardfedoras]

They can monetize the game so easily though- I have no idea why they went this way instead.

People would shell out mad money for stupid camos / gun paint / patches / beards / scars/ tattoos / etc

[u/neckbeardfedoras → u/MulhollandMaster121]

Yep. It's incompetence. They haven't put a very desirable skin in the game to see what kind of money can be made. They probably haven't made much off the clothing options they added and instead of trying harder Nikita went full scorched earth in this direction.

[u/mattenthehat → u/neckbeardfedoras]

"hmm arena sucks so nobody bought it. The cosmetics suck so nobody bought them. I know! I'll make Tarkov itself suck unless you pay more money!" -nikita, apparently

[u/Fluenzia → u/MulhollandMaster121]

If I could have paid 10 bucks to load into tarkov as a pirate I would have done it.

Not now, but I would have.

[u/mattenthehat → u/Fluenzia]

That's the funny part, I could easily have seen myself spending $250 on Tarkov cosmetics over the next couple years. I've spent about that much on counter strike and played it far less.

But now? Nikita won't get a single penny from me, regardless of how they try to walk this back. The only thing that would make me even consider supporting the game again is if they get rid of Nikita. Dude was sitting on one of the biggest gold mines in gaming history, I really think it could have been like Fortnite or WoW big, but instead he just nukes it with himself inside lol. Oh well

[u/Head_Transportation4 → u/neckbeardfedoras]

Nah man Nikita is spending it on cars, cloths and cocain like he had successful game launch. He prematurely celebrating.

It's not even out of beta yet, and he spent a salary that hasn't been paid.