Escape from Tarkov Patch 14.9.0 and Tarkov Arena Patch 1.8.0
| Tags: Features
| Author David Hollingsworth
The latest Escape from Tarkov Patch 14.9.0 and Tarkov Arena Patch 1.8.0 are here.
Tarkov Arena Patch 1.8.0
New Content:
Synchronization between EFT: Arena and EFT:
Added synchronization of game profiles between Escape from Tarkov and Escape from Tarkov: Arena.
Player progress is synchronized across both games for the following elements:
- Unified character level: Character levels up from experience gained in both EFT: Arena and EFT;
- Unified reputation value with the new trader, Ref: Reputation increases from completing operational tasks in EFT: Arena and quests for this trader in EFT;
- Charisma skill impact: Charisma skill in EFT affects EFT: Arena (e.g., commission fees for item transfers);
- Skill and weapon mastery: Skills and weapon mastery can be leveled up in EFT: Arena for use in EFT.
Profile Reset:
Resetting the game profile on the website resets progress in both EFT and EFT: Arena. Profile reset in PvE mode will be available later.
Progress that does not reset when resetting the profile in EFT: Arena includes:
- Player rank;
- Player ARP value;
- Status of unlocked presets.
New Trader:
A new trader, Ref, also known as The Host, has been added to EFT: Arena.
Ref provides the unique service of transferring items from EFT: Arena to EFT, including:
- Roubles;
- GP coins;
- “Lega” medals, a new item.
Daily transfer limits apply based on the type of EFT: Arena edition.
Transfer Fees:
- Roubles: 20% of the transferred amount;
- Items: 5% of the item's value;
- Fees are reduced by the Charisma skill and loyalty level with the trader.
Transfers from EFT: Items transferred from EFT appear in EFT: Arena upon logging in.
Quest Chain:
Added a quest chain for the new trader:
- Initially, the trader is locked for interaction in EFT. To unlock, complete Skier's task “Easy Money. Part 1”;
- Some tasks in the quest chain are completed in EFT: Arena;
- All tasks can be accepted only in EFT, and rewards are also claimed there.
Operational Tasks:
Added operational tasks in EFT: Arena:
- 3 daily operational tasks;
- 1 weekly operational task.
Types of operational tasks:
- Elimination: Eliminate enemies with varying conditions (specific location, game mode, kill conditions, using specific classes, single match, etc.);
- Match Victory: Win matches under various conditions (location, class, win streak, etc.);
- Round Victory: Win rounds with varying conditions (location, class, series of rounds, specific results, etc.). Only in TeamFight mode.
Rewards for completing operational tasks include:
Experience (applies to character profile and all unlockable presets);
- Roubles;
- GP coins;
- Trader reputation (for difficult tasks);
- “Lega” medals (for difficult tasks).
Task Limits:
- Separate task limits in EFT: Arena, independent of EFT limits;
- Task replacement is available at a lower cost compared to EFT;
- Reward type and size depend on task difficulty, which in turn depends on character level and task conditions.
Stash:
Added a stash in EFT: Arena:
- Size: 10×300 slots;
- Available in the “Tasks” tab on the “Career” screen and in the “Services” tab with the new trader.
Interface:
- Added a “Tasks” tab to track progress, displayed in:
- Outside matches: “Tasks” tab with the new trader and on the “Career” screen;
- During matches: “Tasks” tab on the character screen, accessed by pressing TAB.
Changes:
ShootOut 2×2 and ShootOut 3×3 modes have been disabled in regular and ranked games for further development but are still available in custom matches.
Escape from Tarkov Patch 14.9.0
New Trader:
Introduced a new trader, Ref, also known as the Host, to EFT.
To unlock Ref:
Complete Skier's task “Easy Money. Part 1”;
The trader is not available or visible in PvE mode.
Ref's inventory includes:
- Well-modified weapons;
- Rare weapon mods;
- Rare armor, plates, helmets, and backpacks;
- Packs of rare ammunition;
- Containers (keytool, medical case, grenade case, etc.);
- Useful crafting and Hideout building items;
- Signal pistol and charges;
- Keys to rooms of fallen Arena gladiators.
Most items are sold for GP coins.
Rare items and barter:
Rare and valuable items can be bartered for “Lega” medals, obtained as rewards for difficult operational tasks in EFT: Arena.
Ref purchases:
- Ammo, weapons, and weapon mods;
- Purchase price increases with trader reputation level.
Item Transfer Service:
Items that can be transferred from EFT to EFT: Arena:
- Roubles;
- GP coins;
- “Lega” medals.
Daily transfer limits apply based on the EFT edition.
Transfer Fees:
- Roubles: 10% of the transferred amount;
- Items: 5% of the item's value;
- Fees are reduced by the Charisma skill and loyalty level with the trader.
Transfer from EFT to EFT: Arena is unavailable until the trader is unlocked. Transfer from EFT: Arena to EFT is always available.
Transfers from EFT: Arena: Items transferred appear in EFT through the messaging system.
New Items:
- Special “Arena” armband – champion's mark;
- APOK Tactical Wasteland Gladius – melee weapon, once belonged to a famous Arena champion;
- “Theta” secure container – ultimate Arena champion reward, 10 slots (2×2 + 1×2 + 1×2 + 1×2 format).
New items are rewards or unlockable for purchase by completing Ref's quest chain.
Changes:
- GP coin now stacks up to 20 coins;
- GP coin value decreased to 7500 roubles;
- GP coins cannot be sold to Fence or other traders;
- GP coins cannot be listed on the Flea Market;
- GP coins cannot be dropped from inventory in raid;
- Items previously bartered for GP coins with other traders have been moved to Ref's inventory, including those locked behind quests;
- Increased personal trader item limits by 20% for Edge of Darkness and The Unheard edition owners who upgraded from Edge of Darkness;
- Added profile badge and nickname color customization in settings for relevant editions.