Escape from Tarkov fans have finally received some answers about the upcoming Steam release. Players will need to buy a new copy of the game to play on Steam, regardless of whether they already have an account or not.
Tarkov on Steam
To play Escape from Tarkov through Steam, you must purchase any edition of the game on Steam. Afterwards, you can link your existing Battlestate Games account with an active copy of the game to your Steam profile. If your Battlestate Games account is already upgraded to a higher edition, your Steam version will automatically use the higher edition when launching through Steam.
If you decide to switch to Steam after playing Escape from Tarkov for years on the Battlestate launcher, you will sync a lot of your account data. Your profile, character, and achievements are stored on your Battlestate Games account, so by linking it to Steam, your progress will be intact.
Will Escape From Tarkov Now Have Different Servers?
With 1.0 on the horizon and Tarkov’s Steam release almost here, fans have been wondering if there will be separate servers for those who play on Steam and those who don’t. Regardless of where you choose to play Escape from Tarkov, you will play on the same servers as everyone else.
What Is the Point of Playing on Steam?
For the majority of the fanbase, is there really a point in playing on Steam? Aside from the few common bells and whistles that playing a game on Steam has, if you already purchased or play Tarkov, there doesn’t seem to be a huge incentive. So, unless you really just enjoy the ease of playing through Steam, or you’ve never played Escape from Tarkov before, there isn’t a huge incentive to switch platforms.
We also got a few extra answers about the upcoming Steam release in a recent FAQ. As of the time of writing, there are no plans for Steam Workshop to be available for Escape from Tarkov, along with Steam Family Sharing. Battlestate Games also has no plans to support a version of the game for Steam Deck, just in case you were wondering.
Regardless, if you plan to buy Tarkov on Steam, are you still excited about the 1.0 Release? Be sure to let us know and keep an eye on our latest news.
