Escape from Tarkov pushes the boundaries of genres and offers a new kind of gameplay based on a multitude of tactical and combat factors and the use of additional modules that improve game realism.

Events take place in a realistic setting in the Russian city of Tarkov. Main characters work for two private military companies locked in bloody conflict on the streets of the settlement surrounded by UN forces and Russian Military. Players need to find a way out of the isolated Tarkov, survive the deadly hazards and unearth all mysteries of the city. Following the wildly twisted plot, heroes of Escape from Tarkov meet many dangers – from hostile mercenaries of enemy faction to aggressive environment. Death may come suddenly in a multitude of ways: character may perish because of consequences of different injuries, illnesses, exhaustion and radiation poisoning. To survive in a harsh and unpredictable world, players use numerous MMO system modules: users can control all actions and movements of their character and choose from a wide range of behaviors and tactics.

Battlestate Games is inviting everyone to YouTube Gaming for Escape from Tarkov’s first ever livestream hosted by the Escape from Tarkov development team, debuting this Wednesday, May 18 at 11:00am - 1:00pm PDT. The stream will feature a comprehensive first look of live gameplay, weapon handling, character loadouts, new loot interaction, door opening mechanisms, inventory management and PvE character behavior. The stream will also showcase never - seen - before game locations under varying time and weather conditions, and - of course - fast - paced, adrenaline - laden, combat .

Escape from Tarkov is planning for a closed beta test in early 2016. Registration for closed beta testing is open on the official website.