‘Escape From Tarkov’ faces backlash over £215 ‘Unheard’ edition and subsequent apology

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Battlestate Games has angered the Escape From Tarkov playerbase with the recently released Unheard edition of the game, which costs £215 (€250).The Unheard Edition is available to pre-order now, and comes with guaranteed access to the beta version of Escape From Tarkov alongside a number of perks that offer players an ingame advantage, including an enhanced stash size, more slots at the flea market and expanded PMC pockets.Players will also get access to all future expansions, a “unique melee weapon” and early access to highly-anticipated single player co-op mode alongside “Access to PvE co-op mode with persistent progression.

Progression will not be reset with wipes,” wrote Battlestate Games, which goes against their current approach to Escape From Tarkov.“Sorry guys, there really isn’t any justification on this package,” wrote one fan. “It’s far too expensive and adds questionable features to the game.

It’s ‘unheard’ of to charge such a high price for features in an early access game that is expected of a base game.”Sorry guys, there really isn't any justification on this package.It's far too expensive and adds questionable features to the game.It's "unheard" of to charge such a high price for features in an early access game that is expected of a base game.— DeadlySlob (@Deadlyslob) April 25, 2024Battlestate Games had previously sold the £94 Edge Of Darkness edition of Escape From Tarkov that promised players access to all future updates, as well as perks like extra stash.