Current Events > new Escape From Tarkov DLC has a new co-op PvE mode, for $300 after tax.

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https://www.eurogamer.net/escape-from-tarkov-studio-draws-fan-ire-after-locking-new-pve-mode-behind-250-special-edition

Escape from Tarkov developer Battlestate has drawn fan ire after unveiling a 250 (300 after tax) special edition that, alongside special advantages some are calling pay-to-win, contains an exclusive co-op PvE mode that won't be made available to those that bought a previous edition promising access to "all subsequent DLCs".
The tactical online FPS' new Unheard Edition is positively crammed with stuff, beginning with relatively innocuous inclusions such as a digital copy of the game and closed beta access. But it also includes unique weapons and a number of paid advantages - increased stash size, expanded PMC pockets, additional slots for the in-game flea market, and more - that have caused the new edition to be labelled "pay-to-win" by members of the community.
It's the inclusion of an exclusive new co-op PvE mode that's caused the most consternation, however, with the chief sticking point being that Tarkov's previous Edge of Darkness Edition - now discontinued - promised purchasers would get "free access to all subsequent DLCs".
Battlestate's initially rather tone deaf response to fans was simply to quibble semantics. "It ain't DLC," a Tarkov community manager said on Discord (via Forbes). "DLC means additional downloadable content. PvE is a feature and a game mode...just because you all want it to become a DLC it wouldn't mean it is one. It's [a] featured game mode for the new edition of the game."
That, unsurprisingly, hasn't go down particularly well, and Battlestate has since attempted to calm the Unheard Edition backlash by promising a number of additional unique items and paid advantages to owners of the Edge of Darkness Edition. It's also offering Edge of Darkness owners access to the new PvE, but in a fashion that borders on petty - only promising offline access for six months. This has far from placated players who bought the Edge of Darkness Edition under the impression it would provide permanent access to all future DLC.
The situation is a bit of a mess then, and not helped by the fact Battlestate appears to be dragging its heals in order to push Edge of Darkness owners toward what's likely to be the studio's preferred solution: a 120 paid upgrade to the Unheard Edition. Given Edge of Darkness owners have already forked out 150+ for their initial purchase, you can probably see where the discontent lies.
Still, it's clear the studio is aware of the community's ongoing discontent, even if it's not exactly rushing to get players back on its side. Will it relent further? Time will tell.

That's utterly insane

Don't support these devs. Especially not for $300

This whole thing's a shit show, right down to the gaslighting-level statement today.

They killed a game that was popular and well-received for seven years in just two days.

The only sensible reason I could think of for that price is pressure from government/oligarchs. >_>

Redefining dlc. Let's see how that works for them.

That should come with a complementary dunce cap, and maybe some clown shoes as well.

In addition to this being disgustingly scummy as hell, the stuff you get in this version is incredibly unfair to everyone who doesn't buy it. It effectively kills the game for anyone not *redacted* enough to buy it.

If I have a Tarkov craving, I'll just watch the VLDL skits about it. $300 is way too much for continuous kicks to the groin

Imagine paying that knowing the PvE will always be half assed. Rip tarkov

https://www.eurogamer.net/escape-from-tarkov-apologises-for-pve-mode-misstep-saying-it-did-not-foresee-such-a-reaction

LMFAO. How could you not?