Is Escape from Tarkov Down? - Downtime for Patch 0.14.9.5

Are you wondering why you can't play EfT? Escape from Tarkov fans are facing downtime, as the servers are currently down, in preparation for Patch 0.14.9.5. The downtime starts at 2 AM EST on the 4th of July 2024, and it will last approximately 6 hours. Players are currently unable to access the game. Here's everything you need to know about EFT's downtime:

Escape from Tarkov Patch 0.14.9.5 Downtime & Maintenance Schedule

The maintenance window in Escape from Tarkov will happen on the 4th of July, making the game inaccessible for all players. Specific EFT downtime details include:

• Servers go offline on July 4th at 2 AM EST
• Approximately 6 hours of downtime to upload Patch 0.14.9.5 
• Potential extended downtime if issues emerge

Once the update is live and stability is confirmed, Escape from Tarkov servers will reopen with the new update active. Expect some early teething issues in the first few hours after launch as millions of players rush back in to explore the changes.

What Does The Escape from Tarkov 0.14.9.5 Update Include?

Battlestate Games announced that the launch of Patch 0.14.9.5 will bring lots of new fixes, changes, and features, such as:

• Added a survey system in the game to gather community feedback, which includes prizes 
• Nostalgia quest line for Edge of Darkness edition owners.
• New quest lines for Mark of The Unheard and extended PMC pockets for all editions
• New outfits for USEC and BEAR available for purchase with GP Coins
• Expanded profile reset options to separately reset PvE and PvP progress
• Increased spawn chance of various riflescopes
• Reduced recoil for several bolt-action rifles
• Increased leveling speed for Hideout Management and Crafting skills

How Players Can Prepare for Escape from Tarkov Patch 0.14.9.5

We're getting ready for the new patch to be up and running in a few hours. Meanwhile, while waiting for the EFT servers to go up again, you can check out the patch details in the dev blog info. This will give you a better idea of what to expect in the game once it launches again.

Have some patience until the downtime is over and have fun once Escape from Tarkov is live again!