In the fast-paced world of Escape from Tarkov, controversies and community uproars are not uncommon. However, the recent uproar surrounding the introduction of the Unheard Edition has taken the Tarkov community by storm, prompting Nikita, the game's lead developer, to step forward and address the concerns head-on in a recent Reddit post.
Nikita's message begins with a sincere apology to the fans and the gaming community for the turmoil and negative emotions stirred by the Unheard Edition controversy. He acknowledges the unexpected magnitude of the community's reaction and vows to learn from this experience in making future decisions.
"First of all, I would like to say that I am very sorry that fans and the game community in general are experiencing these feelings. Unfortunately, I somehow did not foresee the fact of such a reaction and now I have drawn conclusions for my future decisions," Nikita wrote.
Addressing the key points of contention, Nikita outlines the following actions:
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PvE Access: Despite the initial limitations in server capacity, Nikita announces that access to the PvE mode will be granted to Edge of Darkness (EoD) edition owners for free, albeit in waves. This decision reflects Battlestate Games' commitment to providing value to loyal supporters of the game.
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MOD Support: Nikita reveals plans to add mod support for the PvE mode after the game's release, opening up new possibilities for customization and community-driven content creation.
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Unheard Edition: While the Unheard Edition will remain available as an option for players wishing to support the game further, Nikita assures the community that items and perks in this edition will be balanced. Additionally, players who upgraded to the Unheard Edition at the old price will receive additional rewards as a gesture of goodwill.
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EoD Perks: Nikita acknowledges the need to balance perks for Edge of Darkness edition owners, stating that prioritized matching options will be removed to maintain fairness among all players. Furthermore, additional unique rewards will be introduced to highlight the value of the EoD version.
In closing, Nikita reaffirms Battlestate Games' commitment to ongoing development, patching, and content creation for Escape from Tarkov, emphasizing that the team remains dedicated to delivering an exceptional gaming experience for players.
As the Tarkov community absorbs Nikita's message and reflects on the latest developments, the future of the game hangs in the balance. Will Battlestate Games' efforts to address community concerns and restore trust prove successful? Only time will tell.
Source:
https://www.reddit.com/r/EscapefromTarkov/comments/1cf2gnm/more_feedback/