When is the next Escape from Tarkov wipe?

When is the next Escape from Tarkov server wipe? We all know that the main aim in Escape from Tarkov isn't to rack up a high body count - it's the loot. The glorious mountains of weapons and equipment you can stockpile after several months' worth of grinding. The only issue, then, is when the Tarkov servers get wiped and you have to start again, but when do these wipes occur, and is there one planned soon?

The tense FPS game is all about getting in and out as efficiently as you can, and staying alive also means that you keep whatever swag you managed to pilfer during your time in the world. Increasing the quality of your gear means you're much more likely to stay alive during your next run, and the run after that, and so on. Every once in a while, though, the servers undergo a complete EFT wipe, putting all players back to square, and level, one, but when is the next Escape from Tarkov server wipe?

The next Escape from Tarkov wipe is set to take place with the launch of the 1.0 release date. The developers haven't given an exact date for this, but it will most likely arrive after August 2025 based on the update roadmap.

While there would usually be a server wipe in June, Battlestate Games has confirmed this will not occur due to the Escape From Tarkov 1.0 release date, tentatively scheduled for 2025.

The most recent Escape from Tarkov wipe took place on December 26, 2024. The server wipe arrived with several updates, so check our guide to the latest EFT patch notes. It's worth noting that the typical cadence for an EFT wipe occurs every five months, though as we've pointed out, this won't be the case in 2025.

If you're considering joining the ranks of Tarkov, now is the best time to dip your toe, as once the server wipe happens, you'll be at the same level as everyone else in the game. Before you jump into the battle royale-like, check out the Escape from Tarkov system requirements here, you don't want to be caught short before you've fired your first bullet.