Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mike Stubbs covers esports, competitive games and the creator economy. The most recent Escape From Tarkov wipe has now been out ...

Customs is getting a rework soon. Later this year, the Customs map in Escape From Tarkov is set to receive a major overhaul as part of the Winter wipe patch. Now, a few weeks before that is expected ...

Escape from Tarkov players are waking up to a transformed landscape as Battlestate Games officially kicks off the 'Tarkov 2.0' modernization phase with the May 2026 patch. This update isn't just a ...

Customs is one of the first maps you’ll need to master in Escape from Tarkov, and there are few better ways of doing that than by running your Scav on it. You risk nothing and can come out with ...

Because a large portion of the map is segmented by walls, understanding positioning and sightlines will be key while traversing Customs. Knowing the intricacies of the map and strategies to avoid ...

The new Escape From Tarkov update pays tribute to Half-Life 2.

Tigr Safari is a quest given by Peacekeeper in Escape From Tarkov. This mission sends you to Customs in search of three Tigr vehicles scattered across the map. This IGN guide shows the locations of ...

A new Escape from Tarkov patch is on the horizon. Battlestate Games has detailed update 0.12.7, coming soon to Escape from Tarkov. Though the patch does not yet have a solid release date, the ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Update: Escape From Tarkov patch 12.7 went live this week and is now available to download from the Battlestate Games launcher. The patch notes remain ...