Tarkov Editions- All Purchase Options, Explained

Escape From Tarkov comes in many shapes and sizes, with multiple options that are quite different from each other. There will be an edition that fits you best, and we’re here to help with that.

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Here are the available Tarkov editions, and all their purchase options, explained.

At the time of writing this, Escape From Tarkov hasn’t been fully released yet. We’ll update this article when it does, as the available editions are prone to change once that happens.

Tarkov Editions

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In its Early Access state, Escape From Tarkov comes in four editions:

• Standard- 52€. Secure container Alpha (2x2 cells). Level 1 Stash (10x30 cells). 500k Roubles.
• Left Behind- 86€. Secure container Alpha (2x2 cells). Level 2 Stash (10x40 cells). 500k Roubles and 500 dollars.
• Prepare for Escape- 115€. Secure container Beta (3x2 cells). Level 3 Stash (10x50 cells). 500k Roubles, 500 Dollars, and 250 Euros. All traders start with 0.2 reputation.
• Unheard Edition- 250€. Secure container Gamma (3x3 cells). Maximum stash size (10x72 cells). 1 million Roubles, 1000 Dollars, and 500 Euros. All traders start with 0.2 reputation, Fence starts with 0.5. EFT: Arena Ryzhy Edition, PvE co-op zone, and Season Pass included. Also comes with 2x1 pockets, instead of the default ones with only 1 cell; access to Early Test Server, instant access to the Cultists Circle Hideout Module, Additional Flea Market slots, and increased mail retention time for Insurances and quest rewards. Players also start with level 3 skills in Attention, Hideout Management, Weapon Maintenance, Bolt-action rifles, Charism, and Pistols.

Beyond everything mentioned above, the more expensive the edition, the more equipment players start with in their stash. There is also an edition we didn’t mention, because it isn’t actually for sale anymore. In case you already have it and want to compare it with the others, here is the Edge of Darkness edition:

• Secure container Gamma (3x3 cells). 500k Roubles, 1000 Dollars, and 500 Euros. EFT: Arena Ryzhy Edition, PVE co-op zone, and Season Pass included. Access to Nostalgia quest chain to unlock 2x1 pocket size. Ability to replace 2 dailies per day for free. Increased PMC Karma. Accelerated return of insured items. Access to special stimulant crafting. Players with this edition start with Charisma level 3.

As evidenced by the above lists, the most expensive editions go beyond Escape From Tarkov. We won’t go over those details, like the Arena edition included, because this piece is focused exclusively on EFT. With that in mind, what are the key differences to keep in mind when choosing an edition?

What Edition To Buy

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If you have the money to spend, there’s nothing better than the Unheard edition, of course. For most players, though, a 250€ asking price will be beyond unreasonable. So what is the best bang for your buck? Here’s what you should have in mind when choosing a Tarkov edition:

• Stash Size- this should be at the forefront of your mind when making a purchase. You can grind towards all stash sizes with the exception of the one received through Unheard, but starting off with a bigger stash makes the game much easier, since stash upgrades are extremely expensive.
• Secure Container- having a bigger secure container translates to more loot, and that stays relevant throughout the entire wipe. Players can unlock the Epsilon container through the lengthy and difficult Punisher task line, which comes with 4x2 cells, but only the Kappa can surpass the containers from both EOD and Unheard.
• Trader Reputation- With tasks rewarding on average between 0.02 and 0.05 trader rep, starting off with 0.20 will save you around 5 to 10 tasks. This allows players to avoid pesky tasks, especially if they don’t plan on getting the Kappa container.

Excluding the aforementioned Unheard, we would recommend acquiring the Prepare For Escape Edition. At 115€, 135€ less than Unheard, this edition comes with a better Secure Container, a massive stash size boost, and increased standing with traders.

With that being said, do not buy such a pricey edition if you’re not sure the game will be for you. Thankfully, Battlestate Games allows players to upgrade from one Tarkov edition to the other. So you can start off with Standard, and upgrade to our recommended Prepare for Escape edition later on.

What Else Can You Purchase?

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Beyond all the Tarkov Editions mentioned above, there are more EFT purchase options available for sale. Players can unlock premium outfits at the shop, which they can wear as a PMC on their raids.

It is important to note that these outifts are faction-locked, so do not purchase both USEC and BEAR outfits, focus only on the ones from the faction you play.

Additionally, players who have not purchased either the Edge of Darkness of Unheard Tarkov editions can unlock the co-op PVE separately for 20€.

To finalize, stash upgrades are also available. Players can purchase anywhere from 2 to 28 additional inventory lines, which means 20 to 280 extra cells. Upgrades start at 3€.

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