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Escape From Tarkov is poised for its 1.1.0.0 update this week, bringing a major shift to its progression. This isn't a typical full wipe; instead, a new "Kord Breach" season system will be introduced. Players can choose to create a new character for a fresh start, complete with optional buffs and debuffs, while their existing main character progress remains. This change aims to help more players experience end-game content, but it also alters the collective excitement of everyone resetting simultaneously. The update will also include a reworked task system, new weapons, hideout progression changes, and various quality-of-life improvements. The exact release date is unconfirmed but anticipated by July 30.

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Escape From Tarkov's first post-launch wipe and the new Kord Breach seasons system have been delayed from July to August 3rd. Game director Nikita Buyanov announced the pushback for update 1.1.0.0, which also extends the ongoing "Blackout" in-game event. The Kord Breach system introduces seasonal play, enabling players to create new characters with specific bonuses and balancing negative effects, effectively mimicking traditional wipes. Crucially, players can opt to keep their original characters, avoiding a full wipe, a decision that has divided the community due to concerns about potential matchmaking impacts. This substantial update promises new weapons, customization options, and a significant rework of the task system, among other quality-of-life improvements.

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