Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mike Stubbs covers esports, competitive games and the creator economy. The best map in Escape From Tarkov, Customs, is set to get ...

The latest pre-wipe event in Escape From Tarkov has seen the Customs map visited by every boss in the game, and teases the same wipe date that developer Battlestate Games hinted at yesterday (June 21) ...

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 ...

Escape from Tarkov can be an entirely overwhelming and complicated experience for new players. Every update on the game’s maps, ammo effectiveness, loot, and content has an impact on how the game ...

Battlestate Games has posted the preliminary patch notes for the next big Escape from Tarkov update, and this one is a doozy. In addition to the much-anticipated expansion to the Customs map that will ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

Escape from Tarkov developer Battlestate has given us a first look at the game's next map. The next major content update for Escape from Tarkov will add a new location to the game's expanding world.