Battlestate Games, the Russian studio behind Escape from Tarkov, has begun selling the PVE ZONE expansion, which opens access to a cooperative PvE mode. The news comes directly from the developers’ official site. It marks a new phase for players who want to team up and take on a controlled, NPC-driven combat environment rather than facing human opponents alone. The introduction of PVE Zone expands the game’s multiplayer sandbox by offering a dedicated PvE experience that emphasizes cooperation and strategic play against computer-controlled adversaries. [citation: Battlestate Games official site]
The PVE Zone expansion is priced at 700 rubles. Previously, access to the PvE mode was restricted to players who owned the maximum editions of Escape from Tarkov, specifically The Unheard Edition and Edge of Darkness Limited Edition — a limitation now lifted for a broader player base as the expansion becomes publicly available. This change broadens participation options for fans who want to explore the PvE content without owning the premium editions. [citation: Battlestate Games official site]
In PvE mode, players primarily contend with NPC enemies, creating a different tactical discipline from the standard PvP arena. An important feature of this mode is that progress does not reset due to other players and there is no interference from rival teams. The PvE environment supports both solo play and cooperative sessions with friends, allowing flexible team sizes and strategies. This setup encourages careful planning, loadout optimization, and coordinated movement through treacherous map areas. [citation: Battlestate Games official site]
With the release of patch 0.14.9.5, single-player raids will now occur locally and preserve the same mechanics as the online PvE experience. This change simplifies testing and practice for players who wish to refine their approaches offline before jumping into online sessions, while maintaining the core gameplay balance that defines Escape from Tarkov. [citation: Battlestate Games official site]
Escape from Tarkov remains a highly sought after multiplayer tactical first-person shooter, blending RPG and MMO elements. The game is developed and published by Battlestate Games, a Russian studio that has been refining Tarkov for years. Since 2017, the game has undergone closed beta testing and has not yet released a final build, generating ongoing interest and ongoing updates from its community. [citation: Battlestate Games official site]
Earlier communications also noted the game’s regional popularity, including mentions that it was among the ten most popular games in Europe for the first half of 2024. This context helps explain the global appeal of Tarkov and the anticipation for new modes like PvE Zone. [citation: Battlestate Games official site]