Beginner’s Guide to Escape from Tarkov 1.0 — What New Players Need to Know

Escape From Tarkov 1.0 is a hardcore, realistic extraction shooter that’s unlike any other game you’ve played before. In every raid you enter, you’ll face both AI and real players. Your goal is simple — survive, complete quests, collect loot, and escape alive. But don’t be fooled by how simple that sounds. Tarkov has one of the steepest learning curves in modern shooters, and it can feel overwhelming at first.