Battlestate Games, the developer of Escape From Tarkov, was founded in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
Escape From Tarkov was officially announced by Battlestate Games.
Escape From Tarkov enters closed beta, allowing selected players to test the game and provide feedback.
Early Alpha release of Escape From Tarkov made available for purchase and play by early supporters.
Introduction of the Scavenger game mode, allowing players to use AI-controlled characters in raids.
Escape From Tarkov moved into an Open Beta phase, expanding access to more players.
Addition of large new maps including 'Reserve' and 'Interchange' expanding the game environment.
The Hideout system was added to the game, offering base-building mechanics for players.
Battlestate Games announced plans to release Escape From Tarkov on consoles.
A controversy regarding player conduct during the game's VLC raid event garners community attention.
A significant update including various bug fixes, new gear, and map improvements was released.
Battlestate Games cooperates with Nvidia to promote ray tracing features in Escape From Tarkov.
Players discover an Easter egg referencing Cyberpunk 2077 inside the game area.
The player base reached more than 10 million registered users worldwide.
Large update enhancing servers and gameplay stability for international players.
The game was released on Steam Early Access to reach a wider audience.
The United Nations administration overseeing Tarkov disbands amid rising tensions and economic turmoil.
USEC is established to protect corporate interests and conduct covert operations in Tarkov.
Battlestate Games begins its control over Tarkov's key financial institutions before the crisis escalates.
Local scavengers turned hostile begin aggressive raids, complicating survival for all factions in Tarkov.
Combat intensifies between USEC and BEAR mercenary groups for control over valuable resources around Tarkov, leading to a breakdown of order.
Many survivors take refuge in underground bunkers as the city becomes increasingly dangerous.
Tarkov city is sealed off by Russian military as an exclusion zone amid escalating violence and biohazard threats.
Civilian scavengers organize into small factions to increase their survival odds and fight against PMCs and raiders.
Critical supply routes are ambushed and contested during intense firefights between the two PMCs.
