Battlestate Games promises to tackle the long-standing problems of “Escape from Tarkov” with a revised matchmaking system. Can this step finally solve the hacking problem and the frustrating loading times?
The issues of matchmaking and hackers have long been a concern for Escape from Tarkov players, and the developers are well aware of the ongoing frustrations.
These problems have become a recurring theme that players continuously bring up, much like an old issue that refuses to be solved.
Over the years, many dissatisfied users have voiced their complaints on platforms like X (formerly Twitter), particularly loyal players who have been part of the community for years.
For some, the constant inconsistencies have been so frustrating that they have even given up on the game entirely.
Hackers in Escape From Tarkov skip shooting, turn into invisible pick pockets instead https://t.co/soTYsQMtCe pic.twitter.com/vOyP5PLmct
— Polygon (@Polygon) March 10, 2020
If you want to understand just how bad the hacking problem is in Escape from Tarkov, we recommend checking out this video. YouTuber "g0at" demonstrates the latest hacks and cheats, showing just how deeply they can affect the game.
New Matchmaking System in Testing Phase
For now, the developers at Battlestar Games, are testing the new system on the ETS test server, with only a select group of players being able to try out the changes and provide feedback.The plan is to roll out the new matchmaking system to all players as soon as possible, aiming to significantly improve the gameplay experience for both Escape from Tarkov and EFT: Arena.Unfortunately, there is no specific release date for the update yet, but an announcement is expected in the coming weeks.
Tarkov: Time for Major Changes
The matchmaking system in Escape from Tarkov has been a major source of frustration for players worldwide. Especially following a wipe—the semi-annual global reset event—waiting in queues to join a raid can take an absurd amount of time.
In some cases, players have reported waiting up to ten, fifteen minutes, or even longer.
Another recurring issue is the random disconnections and interruptions that occur during the matchmaking process, adding even more annoyance to the experience.
This year, a particularly vexing issue emerged where players encountered endless loading screens during "Scav raids," further prolonging the wait times.
As a result, many players are now shifting to Escape from Tarkov's PvE mode, where loading into a raid takes only 20 to 30 seconds.
The latest technical update, released on November 11, 2024, failed to bring substantial improvements. Players had hoped for more progress but were left disappointed by the lack of significant fixes. Hopefully, the new matchmaking system can save our beloved Tarkov.
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