‘Escape From Tarkov’ Seasons Update And Wipe Delayed Until August - Forbes

What the report says

Forbes reports that Escape From Tarkov’s first post-launch wipe under its new seasonal system has been pushed from July to August. Game director Nikita Buyanov said the game’s 1.1.0.0 update is now set for August 3, delaying the arrival of the Kord Breach seasons feature by a few days.

The update is significant because Kord Breach changes how wipes work in the game. Instead of forcing every player to restart, the system will allow users to create a new seasonal character with chosen bonuses and trade-offs while also keeping their original character if they prefer. Forbes notes that this split approach has already prompted debate in the community, with some players worrying about possible matchmaking effects.

The delay also extends the ongoing “Blackout” in-game event, giving players more time to complete it and earn its associated achievement. Alongside the seasonal system, the patch is expected to add new weapons, customization options and broader quality-of-life changes, including a rework of the task system.

More broadly, the move marks an important shift for the long-running shooter as it moves from beta-style wipes toward a seasonal model. That matters because wipes have been central to Escape From Tarkov’s progression loop, and changing how they work could affect how players return to, or stay with, the game.