If you think a DLC is a new game mode behind a paywall, it’s apparent that Battlestate Games would disagree.
Escape From Tarkov players are nothing if but incredibly dedicated to their game and its developers, but that sentiment might be changing with some recent actions. Back in 2022, Battlestate Games elected to stop selling the premium game package for EFT, which gave some great perks, including access to all subsequent DLC, in exchange for $150. However, in a slap to the face of all those who purchased the former premium game package, Battlestate Games has released a $250 edition of Escape from Tarkov, which the community is not too keen about, due to its exclusive features.
Back when the Edge of Darkness (EoD) version of Escape from Tarkov was around, it included some in-game perks regarding traders, inventory size, and a few other minor things. Besides the in-game perks, it included “Free access to Escape from Tarkov: Arena” as well as a pretty significant perk with “Free access to all subsequent DLCs (Season pass).
