Marketed as one of the most realistic and hardcore blends of RPG and shooter games that the world has seen, Escape from Tarkov has amassed a loyal following over the years since its initial release as a closed beta back in August of 2016.
While the game is still in closed beta mode as of January 2024, more and more people have started to pre-order different versions of the game so they can hop on the hype train and get a glimpse of what could prove to be a revolutionary game. That begs the question, how much is Escape from Tarkov? Well, let us take a look and answer all your questions in one go!
While the game is still in closed beta, players can pre-order any version of the game and immediately jump into the action that Escape from Tarkov has to offer. There are several editions of the game priced differently. They are priced as follows:
- Escape from Tarkov, Standard Edition – $44.99
- Escape from Tarkov, Left Behind Edition – $74.99
- Escape from Tarkov, Prepare for Escape Edition – $99.99
- Escape from Tarkov, Edge of Darkness Limited Edition – $139.99
There is currently an ongoing discount of a flat 25% on all versions of the game, so choose the one for you and get shooting!
If you would like to know more about each of the above-mentioned versions of Escape from Tarkov and whether they are worth the price tag, then we suggest you keep reading to find out. We will be covering everything that you need to know about the game so you can make a purchase you won’t regret two hours later. Let us get right to it without further ado.
Escape from Tarkov: How Much Is It?
There HAS to be something good about a game that is selling like crazy even before an official release, right? While the only basis is the (fairly awesome) closed beta of the game, Escape from Tarkov is brimming with potential. If you have made the decision and are willing to let your wallet take a hit, then here is all the information you need regarding the game’s pricing.
Escape from Tarkov
Battlestate Games officially markets their game as a hardcore story-driven MMO featuring elements of FPS and RPG, unlike the ‘casual’ shooters. The game has received praise from many big names like PC Gamer. What the game gets right is how satisfying the guns feel, even in the beta version of Escape from Tarkov.
The players will have to experience living in the skin of one of the mercenaries who survived the initial stage of the Tarkov conflict. After choosing one of the sides – USEC or BEAR – the player’s character starts to make his way out of the city. Tarkov is sealed off by the UN and Russian military, supply chains are cut, communication with operational command is lost, and in these conditions, everyone has to make his own choices of what to do and how to get out of the chaos-ridden metropolis.
Sure, there was a time when the game bordered on the unlikeable and unplayable, but it has since developed into a fantastic treat loaded with guns, bombs, raids, and a loyal online player base waiting to jump into the next match. The RPG and shooter elements blend together beautifully and produce something awe-striking.
Pricing
As we mentioned before, there are several pre-order versions of the game to choose from. Each version offers separate benefits and rewards while granting you instant access to the closed beta. Read ahead to find out which version aligns with your requirements and budget.
Standard Edition
The standard edition of Escape from Tarkov is priced at a reasonable $45 considering the scope of the game. The Standard Edition guarantees the following:
- Guaranteed instant access to closed beta
- Digital copy pre-load
- Basic stash (10×28 cells)
Bonus equipment at the start, including
- Secure container Alpha (2х2.)
- PACA soft armor (3 pcs.)
- 9x19mm Pst GHz (425 pcs.)
- Zarya stun grenade (2 pcs.)
- Can of beef stew (2 pcs.)
- Water bottle 0.6 l. (4 pcs.)
- AI-2 kit (3 pcs.)
- Aseptic bandage (3 pcs.)
- Analgin painkillers (3 pcs.)
- Immobilizing splint (4 pcs.)
- Esmarch tourniquet (2 pcs.)
- Car first-aid kit (2 pcs.)
- Vaseline
- Expeditionary fuel tank
- Peltor ComTac 2 headset
- Army bandage
- Ripstop fabric
- Fleece fabric
- 500 000 roubles
Depending on chosen faction (USEC / BEAR):
- Knife (ER Fulcrum Bayonet) or Knife (6h5 Bayonet)
- Blackhawk! Commando Chest Harness Black (3 pcs.) or Triton M43-A chest harness (3 pcs.)
- LBT-8005A Day Pack backpack (3 pcs.) or Wartech Eagle VV-102 backpack (3 pcs.)
- USEC cap (3 pcs.) or BEAR baseball cap (Black) (3 pcs.)
- Walker’s Razor Digital headset (2 pcs.) or GSSh-01 active headphones (2 pcs.)
- HK MP5 (2 pcs.) or PP-19-01 “Vityaz-SN” 9×19 submachine gun (2 pcs.)
- 20-round 9×19 MP5 magazine (8 pcs.) or 30-round 9×19 PP-19-01 magazine (6 pcs.)
- M9A3 9×19 pistol (2 pcs.) or MP-443 “Grach” 9×19 pistol (2 pcs.)
- 17-round 9×19 M9A3 magazine (9 pcs.) or 18-round 9×19 MP-443 magazine (9 pcs.)
- Colt M4A1 5.56×45 assault rifle (2 pcs.) or AK-74M 5.45×39 assault rifle (2 pcs.)
- 30-round 5.56×45 Colt AR-15 STANAG magazine (7 pcs.) or 30-round 5.45×39 6L23 magazine for AK-74 and compatibles (7 pcs.)
- M67 Grenade (2 pcs.) or F-1 grenade (2 pcs.)
- 5.56x45mm M855 (180 pcs.) or 5.45x39mm PS gs cartridges (120 pcs.) + 5.45x39mm BP gs cartridges (90 pcs.)
- MRE (4 pcs.) or Iskra MRE (4 pcs.)
- Bottle of Dan Jackiel Whiskey or Bottle of Tarkovskaya vodka
Left Behind Edition
Next up, the Left Behind edition of Escape from Tarkov is priced at $75 and offers some extra items and benefits, as listed below.
- Guaranteed instant access to closed beta
- Digital copy pre-load
- Increased size of stash (10×38)
Additional equipment and resources in stash:
- Secure container Alpha (2х2.)
- PACA soft armor (3 pcs.)
- 9x19mm Pst gzh (500 pcs.)
- Zarya stun grenade (2 pcs.)
- Can of beef stew (4 pcs.)
- Water bottle 0.6 l. (4 pcs.)
- AI-2 kit (5 pcs.)
- Aseptic bandage (3 pcs.)
- Analgin painkillers (4 pcs.)
- Immobilizing splint (4 pcs.)
- Esmarch tourniquet (3 pcs.)
- Car first-aid kit (2 pcs.)
- Vaseline
- Expeditionary fuel tank
- Mossberg 590A1 12ga shotgun
- 12/70 7mm Buckshot (60 pcs.)
- CMS Surgical kit
- Salewa first aid kit
- Augmentin antibiotic pills (2 pcs.)
- Army bandage (3 pcs.)
- Ripstop fabric (2 pcs.)
- Fleece fabric (2 pcs.)
- Peltor ComTac 2 headset
- 500 000 roubles
- 500 dollars
Depending on chosen faction (USEC / BEAR):
- Knife (ER Fulcrum Bayonet) or Knife (6h5 Bayonet)
- Blackhawk! Commando Chest Harness Black (3 pcs.) or Triton M43-A chest harness (3 pcs.)
- LBT-8005A Day Pack backpack (3 pcs.) or Wartech Eagle VV-102 backpack (3 pcs.)
- USEC cap (3 pcs.) or BEAR baseball cap (Black) (3 pcs.)
- Walker’s Razor Digital headset (2 pcs.) or GSSh-01 active headphones (2 pcs.)
- HK MP5 (2 pcs.) or PP-19-01 “Vityaz-SN” 9×19 submachine gun (2 pcs.)
- 20-round 9×19 MP5 magazine (8 pcs.) or 30-round 9×19 PP-19-01 magazine (6 pcs.)
- M9A3 9×19 pistol (3 pcs.) or MP-443 “Grach” 9×19 pistol (3 pcs.)
- 17-round 9×19 M9A3 magazine (9 pcs.) or 18-round 9×19 MP-443 magazine (9 pcs.)
- Colt M4A1 5.56×45 assault rifle (2 pcs.) or AK-74M 5.45×39 assault rifle (2 pcs.)
- 30-round 5.56×45 Colt AR-15 STANAG magazine (7 pcs.) or 30-round 5.45×39 6L23 magazine for AK-74 and compatibles (7 pcs.)
- M67 Grenade (2 pcs.) or F-1 grenade (2 pcs.)
- 5.56x45mm M855 (180 pcs.) or 5.45x39mm PS gs cartridges (120 pcs.) + 5.45x39mm BP gs cartridges (90 pcs.)
- MRE (4 pcs.) or Iskra MRE (4 pcs.)
- Bottle of Dan Jackiel Whiskey or Bottle of Tarkovskaya vodka
Prepare for Escape Edition
Priced at an even $100, Escape from Tarkov’s Prepare for Escape edition is super hot with players and has made a respectable number of sales. It contains the following bonuses and features:
- Guaranteed instant access to closed beta
- Digital copy pre-load
- Greatly increased size of stash (10×48)
- Initially good standing with all in-game traders
Additional equipment and resources in stash:
- Secure container Beta (3×2)
- PACA soft armor (3 pcs.)
- 9x19mm Pst gzh (500 pcs.)
- Zarya stun grenade (4 pcs.)
- Can of beef stew (6 pcs.)
- Water bottle 0.6 l. (4 pcs.)
- AI-2 kit (5 pcs.)
- Aseptic bandage (4 pcs.)
- Analgin painkillers (4 pcs.)
- Immobilizing splint (4 pcs.)
- Esmarch tourniquet (4 pcs.)
- Car first-aid kit (2 pcs.)
- Vaseline
- Expeditionary fuel tank
- Mossberg 590A1 12ga shotgun
- 12/70 7mm Buckshot (60 pcs.)
- CMS Surgical kit
- Salewa first aid kit
- Augmentin antibiotic pills (2 pcs.)
- Army bandage (3 pcs.)
- Ripstop fabric (2 pcs.)
- Fleece fabric (2 pcs.)
- Peltor ComTac 2 headset (2 pcs.)
- Aluminum splint (3 pcs.)
- Morphine injector (2 pcs.)
- Metal fuel tank
- Cold Fear infrared balaclava
- 500 000 roubles
- 500 dollars
- 250 euros
Depending on chosen faction (USEC / BEAR):
- Knife (ER Fulcrum Bayonet) or Knife (6h5 Bayonet)
- Blackhawk! Commando Chest Harness Black (3 pcs.) or Triton M43-A chest harness (3 pcs.)
- LBT-8005A Day Pack backpack (3 pcs.) or Wartech Eagle VV-102 backpack (3 pcs.)
- USEC cap (3 pcs.) or BEAR baseball cap (Black) (3 pcs.)
- Walker’s Razor Digital headset (2 pcs.) or GSSh-01 active headphones (3 pcs.)
- HK MP5 (2 pcs.) or PP-19-01 “Vityaz-SN” 9×19 submachine gun (2 pcs.)
- 20-round 9×19 MP5 magazine (8 pcs.) or 30-round 9×19 PP-19-01 magazine (6 pcs.)
- M9A3 9×19 pistol (3 pcs.) or MP-443 “Grach” 9×19 pistol (3 pcs.)
- 17-round 9×19 M9A3 magazine (9 pcs.) or 18-round 9×19 MP-443 magazine (9 pcs.)
- Colt M4A1 5.56×45 assault rifle (2 pcs.) or AK-74M 5.45×39 assault rifle (2 pcs.)
- 30-round 5.56×45 Colt AR-15 STANAG magazine (7 pcs.) or 30-round 5.45×39 6L23 magazine for AK-74 and compatibles (7 pcs.)
- M67 Grenade (5 pcs.) or F-1 grenade (4 pcs.)
- 5.56x45mm M855 (180 pcs.) or 5.45x39mm PS gs cartridges (120 pcs.) + 5.45x39mm BP gs cartridges (90 pcs.)
- MRE (4 pcs.) or Iskra MRE (4 pcs.)
- Bottle of Dan Jackiel Whiskey or Bottle of Tarkovskaya vodka
- Remington Model 700 Sniper rifle or SV-98 bolt-action sniper rifle
- 30mm ring-mount Remington integral for model 700 rifles or KMZ 1P69 Weaver mount
- March Tactical 3-24×42 FFP optical scope or KMZ 1P69 3-10x rifle scope
- M700 7.62×51 magazine for 10 rounds (4 pcs.) or 10-round 7.62x54R polymer SV-98 magazine (4 pcs.)
- 7.62x51mm M80 cartridge (40 pcs.) or 7.62x54R LPS GZh cartridge (40 pcs.)
- Highcom Trooper TFO armor (Multicam) or 6B13 assault armor (Flora pattern)
- UNTAR helmet (2 pcs.) or 6B47 Ratnik-BSh helmet with cover
- Tactical glasses TGlass (2 pcs.) or Tactical glasses TGlass
- Peltor Tactical Sport headset
Edge of Darkness – Limited Edition
The most expensive of the lot, the limited edition Edge of Darkness version of Escape from Tarkov is sure to burn a stinging hole in your pocket. However, it does have a lot to offer, including
- Guaranteed instant access to closed beta
- Digital copy pre-load
- Huge size of stash (10×68)
- Initially good standing with all in-game traders
- Unique in-game ID
- Free access to all subsequent DLCs (Season pass)
Additional equipment and resources in stash:
- Secure container Gamma (3×3 cells)
- PACA soft armor (3 pcs.)
- 9x19mm Pst gzh (500 pcs.)
- Zarya stun grenade (4 pcs.)
- Can of beef stew (6 pcs.)
- Water bottle 0.6 l. (4 pcs.)
- AI-2 kit (5 pcs.)
- Aseptic bandage (4 pcs.)
- Analgin painkillers (4 pcs.)
- Immobilizing splint (4 pcs.)
- Esmarch tourniquet (4 pcs.)
- Car first-aid kit (2 pcs.)
- Vaseline
- Expeditionary fuel tank
- Mossberg 590A1 12ga shotgun
- 12/70 7mm Buckshot (60 pcs.)
- CMS Surgical kit
- Salewa first aid kit
- Augmentin antibiotic pills (2 pcs.)
- Army bandage (3 pcs.)
- Ripstop fabric (2 pcs.)
- Fleece fabric (2 pcs.)
- Peltor ComTac 2 headset (2 pcs.)
- Aluminum splint (3 pcs.)
- Morphine injector (2 pcs.)
- Metal fuel tank
- Kiba Arms Tactical Tomahawk
- Haley Strategic D3CRX chest rig
- Oakley Mechanism heavy duty backpack (Black)
- Cold Fear infrared balaclava (2 pcs.)
- CALOK-B hemostatic applicator (2 pcs.)
- Propital (2 pcs.)
- Grizzly first-aid kit
- IFAK (3 pcs.)
- 500 000 roubles
- 1000 dollars
- 500 euro
Depending on chosen faction (USEC / BEAR):
- Knife (ER Fulcrum Bayonet) or Knife (6h5 Bayonet)
- Blackhawk! Commando Chest Harness Black (3 pcs.) or Triton M43-A chest harness (3 pcs.)
- LBT-8005A Day Pack backpack (3 pcs.) or Wartech Eagle VV-102 backpack (3 pcs.)
- USEC cap (3 pcs.) or BEAR baseball cap (Black) (3 pcs.)
- Walker’s Razor Digital headset (2 pcs.) or GSSh-01 active headphones (3 pcs.)
- HK MP5 (2 pcs.) or PP-19-01 “Vityaz-SN” 9×19 submachine gun (2 pcs.)
- 20-round 9×19 MP5 magazine (8 pcs.) or 30-round 9×19 PP-19-01 magazine (6 pcs.)
- M9A3 9×19 pistol (3 pcs.) or MP-443 “Grach” 9×19 pistol (3 pcs.)
- 17-round 9×19 M9A3 magazine (9 pcs.) or 18-round 9×19 MP-443 magazine (9 pcs.)
- Colt M4A1 5.56×45 assault rifle (2 pcs.) or AK-74M 5.45×39 assault rifle (2 pcs.)
- 30-round 5.56×45 Colt AR-15 STANAG magazine (11 pcs.) or 30-round 5.45×39 6L23 magazine for AK-74 and compatibles (11 pcs.)
- M67 Grenade (5 pcs.) or F-1 grenade (6 pcs.)
- 5.56x45mm M855 (300 pcs.) or 5.45x39mm PS gs cartridges (240 pcs.) + 5.45x39mm BP gs cartridges (90 pcs.)
- MRE (4 pcs.) or Iskra MRE (4 pcs.)
- Bottle of Dan Jackiel Whiskey or Bottle of Tarkovskaya vodka
- Remington Model 700 Sniper rifle or SV-98 bolt-action sniper rifle
- 30mm ring-mount Remington integral for model 700 rifles or KMZ 1P69 Weaver mount
- March Tactical 3-24×42 FFP optical scope or KMZ 1P69 3-10x rifle scope
- M700 7.62×51 magazine for 10 rounds (4 pcs.) or 10-round 7.62x54R polymer SV-98 magazine (4 pcs.)
- 7.62x51mm M80 cartridge (40 pcs.) or 7.62x54R LPS GZh cartridge (40 pcs.)
- Highcom Trooper TFO armor (Multicam) or 6B13 assault armor (Flora pattern)
- UNTAR helmet (2 pcs.) or 6B47 Ratnik-BSh helmet with cover
- DT MDR 5.56×45 assault rifle or RPK-16 5.45×39 light machine gun
- Eotech 553 holographic sight or Valday 1P87 holographic sight
- Crye Precision AVS plate carrier or ANA Tactical M1 armored rig
- MSA ACH TC-2002 MICH Series helmet or LZSh light helmet
- Tactical glasses TGlass (2 pcs.) or Tactical glasses TGlass
- Peltor Tactical Sport headset
- RGD-5 grenade (3 pcs.)
Discounted Prices
All versions of the game currently offer a flat discount of 25% which is perfect to cop a better version of the game for way cheaper. Here are the discounted prices of each version of Escape from Tarkov (January 2024):
- Escape from Tarkov, Standard Edition – $33.74
- Escape from Tarkov, Left Behind Edition – $56.24
- Escape from Tarkov, Prepare for Escape Edition – $74.99
- Escape from Tarkov, Edge of Darkness Limited Edition – $104.99
Is It Worth Buying?
With all the hefty prices listed above, you might be wondering if Escape from Tarkov is really worth the money. The short answer is yes!
While the game is costly, it is an experimental piece destined for greatness with unique mechanics and a realistic approach to changing how we view RPG shooter games. While the better versions of the game are very expensive, even after the discount, the base version is priced reasonably, especially when you consider the store-wide discount.
If you are one who enjoys RPG elements and shooting games and want a break from casual shooters, think of Escape from Tarkov as an investment that will have you hooked for quite a while. Make sure to have fun!
System Requirements
Escape from Tarkov has a lot going on at once, whether it be the overarching story or the vast array of guns and questlines, so it might be worthwhile looking into the system requirements of the game before you decide and invest a small fortune (at least for a game) into it.
Minimum Requirements
- CPU: Dual-core processor 2.4 GHz (Intel Core 2 Duo, i3), 2.6 GHz (AMD Athlon, Phenom II)
- CPU SPEED: Info
- RAM: 6 GB
- OS: Windows 7/8/10 (64 Bit)
- VIDEO CARD: DX11 compatible graphics card with 1 GB memory
- PIXEL SHADER: 5.0
- VERTEX SHADER: 5.0
- SOUND CARD: Yes
- FREE DISK SPACE: 8 GB
- DEDICATED VIDEO RAM: 1 GB
Recommended Requirements
- CPU: Quad-core processor 3.2 GHz (Intel i5, i7) or 3.6 GHz (AMD FX, Athlon)
- CPU SPEED: Info
- RAM: 8 GB
- OS: Windows 7/8/10 (64 Bit)
- VIDEO CARD: DX11 compatible graphics card with 2 GB or more of memory
- PIXEL SHADER: 5.0
- VERTEX SHADER: 5.0
- SOUND CARD: Yes
- FREE DISK SPACE: 8 GB
- DEDICATED VIDEO RAM: 2 GB
Conclusion
That sums up today’s article on how much Escape from Tarkov costs. It is truly just a matter of selecting which edition is the right one for you and how generous a start you want from the game. If Escape from Tarkov seems like your cup of tea, it can be a worthwhile investment. Oh, and the beta is extremely fun to play with friends or even solo!
We sincerely hope that our guide helped you learn more about how much each version of Escape from Tarkov costs. If it did, be sure to leave a comment down below and let us know. Your feedback is much appreciated. Keep your eyes peeled when in Norvinsk, soldier!
