Escape from Tarkov Update 0.14.9.0 Patch Notes on June 6th (2024)

Escape from Tarkov Update 0.14.9.0 and Escape from Tarkov Arena Update 0.1.8.0 are here, featuring a new trader known as Ref, or the Host. Ref offers well-modified weapons, rare armor, ammunition, and more, all available for purchase with GP coins. Players can now transfer items between Escape from Tarkov and EFT: Arena, with daily limits and fees based on the value of the items being transferred. Read the full patch notes below.

Escape from Tarkov 0.14.9.0 Patch Notes:

We present the patch notes for Escape from Tarkov and Escape from Tarkov: Arena updates .

Patch Notes EFT: Arena 0.1.8.0

New Content:

Synchronization between EFT: Arena and EFT:

Added synchronization of game profiles between Escape from Tarkov and Escape from Tarkov: Arena.

Player progress is synchronized across both games for the following elements:

• Unified character level: Character levels up from experience gained in both EFT: Arena and EFT;
• Unified reputation value with the new trader, Ref: Reputation increases from completing operational tasks in EFT: Arena and quests for this trader in EFT;
• Charisma skill impact: Charisma skill in EFT affects EFT: Arena (e.g., commission fees for item transfers);
• Skill and weapon mastery: Skills and weapon mastery can be leveled up in EFT: Arena for use in EFT.

Profile Reset:

Resetting the game profile on the website resets progress in both EFT and EFT: Arena. Profile reset in PvE mode will be available later.

Progress that does not reset when resetting the profile in EFT: Arena includes:

• Player rank;
• Player ARP value;
• Status of unlocked presets.

New Trader:

A new trader, Ref, also known as The Host, has been added to EFT: Arena.

Ref provides the unique service of transferring items from EFT: Arena to EFT, including:

• Roubles;
• GP coins;
• "Lega" medals, a new item.

Daily transfer limits apply based on the type of EFT: Arena edition.

Transfer Fees:

• Roubles: 20% of the transferred amount;
• Items: 5% of the item's value;
• Fees are reduced by the Charisma skill and loyalty level with the trader.

Transfers from EFT: Items transferred from EFT appear in EFT: Arena upon logging in.

Quest Chain:

Added a quest chain for the new trader:

• Initially, the trader is locked for interaction in EFT. To unlock, complete Skier's task "Easy Money. Part 1";
• Some tasks in the quest chain are completed in EFT: Arena;
• All tasks can be accepted only in EFT, and rewards are also claimed there.

Operational Tasks:

Added operational tasks in EFT: Arena:

• 3 daily operational tasks;
• 1 weekly operational task.

Types of operational tasks:

• Elimination: Eliminate enemies with varying conditions (specific location, game mode, kill conditions, using specific classes, single match, etc.);
• Match Victory: Win matches under various conditions (location, class, win streak, etc.);
• Round Victory: Win rounds with varying conditions (location, class, series of rounds, specific results, etc.). Only in TeamFight mode.

Rewards for completing operational tasks include:

Experience (applies to character profile and all unlockable presets);

• Roubles;
• GP coins;
• Trader reputation (for difficult tasks);
• "Lega" medals (for difficult tasks).

Task Limits:

• Separate task limits in EFT: Arena, independent of EFT limits;
• Task replacement is available at a lower cost compared to EFT;
• Reward type and size depend on task difficulty, which in turn depends on character level and task conditions.

Stash:

Added a stash in EFT: Arena:

• Size: 10x300 slots;
• Available in the "Tasks" tab on the "Career" screen and in the "Services" tab with the new trader.

Interface:

• Added a "Tasks" tab to track progress, displayed in:
• Outside matches: "Tasks" tab with the new trader and on the "Career" screen;
• During matches: "Tasks" tab on the character screen, accessed by pressing TAB.

Changes:

ShootOut 2x2 and ShootOut 3x3 modes have been disabled in regular and ranked games for further development but are still available in custom matches.

Patch Notes EFT 0.14.9.0

New Content:

New Trader:

Introduced a new trader, Ref, also known as the Host, to EFT.

To unlock Ref:

Complete Skier's task "Easy Money. Part 1";

The trader is not available or visible in PvE mode.

Ref's inventory includes:

• Well-modified weapons;
• Rare weapon mods;
• Rare armor, plates, helmets, and backpacks;
• Packs of rare ammunition;
• Containers (keytool, medical case, grenade case, etc.);
• Useful crafting and Hideout building items;
• Signal pistol and charges;
• Keys to rooms of fallen Arena gladiators.

Most items are sold for GP coins.

Rare items and barter:

Rare and valuable items can be bartered for "Lega" medals, obtained as rewards for difficult operational tasks in EFT: Arena.

Ref purchases:

• Ammo, weapons, and weapon mods;
• Purchase price increases with trader reputation level.

Item Transfer Service:

Items that can be transferred from EFT to EFT: Arena:

• Roubles;
• GP coins;
• "Lega" medals.

Daily transfer limits apply based on the EFT edition.

Transfer Fees:

• Roubles: 10% of the transferred amount;
• Items: 5% of the item's value;
• Fees are reduced by the Charisma skill and loyalty level with the trader.

Transfer from EFT to EFT: Arena is unavailable until the trader is unlocked. Transfer from EFT: Arena to EFT is always available.

Transfers from EFT: Arena: Items transferred appear in EFT through the messaging system.

New Items:

• Special "Arena" armband – champion's mark;
• APOK Tactical Wasteland Gladius – melee weapon, once belonged to a famous Arena champion;
• "Theta" secure container – ultimate Arena champion reward, 10 slots (2x2 + 1x2 + 1x2 + 1x2 format).

New items are rewards or unlockable for purchase by completing Ref's quest chain.

Changes:

• GP coin now stacks up to 20 coins;
• GP coin value decreased to 7500 roubles;
• GP coins cannot be sold to Fence or other traders;
• GP coins cannot be listed on the Flea Market;
• GP coins cannot be dropped from inventory in raid;
• Items previously bartered for GP coins with other traders have been moved to Ref's inventory, including those locked behind quests;
• Increased personal trader item limits by 20% for Edge of Darkness and The Unheard edition owners who upgraded from Edge of Darkness;
• Added profile badge and nickname color customization in settings for relevant editions.
  

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