Gamers who already own Escape from Tarkov received some eyebrow-raising news recently. Battlestate Games, the developer behind the intense tactical shooter, has confirmed a significant change. If you wish to play the game through the Steam platform, you will need to buy it all over again.
This requirement was clearly stated on the game’s official website. "If you want to play Escape from Tarkov on Steam, you must first purchase any edition of the game through Steam," Battlestate Games explained in its FAQ section. They added that players could then connect their current Battlestate Games account to the Steam version. The system would then automatically pick the highest edition owned if there were different ones. This would happen when the game launches via Steam. You can find this detail on the game’s FAQ page.
This announcement quickly led to a wave of criticism directed at Battlestate Games. Many players were especially upset because the game played through Steam and the version played through the developer’s own client use the exact same game servers. Because of this, a common feeling among players is that those who already own the game should simply receive a free Steam key.
Beyond this platform controversy, there’s also an exciting update on the horizon for Escape from Tarkov. The game is set to officially launch into its full version 1.0 on November 15th. As for the ongoing Steam situation, everyone is waiting to see if the development team will offer any further statements or solutions.