EFTRADAREscape from Tarkov editions
Table of contents
Editions differ in starting conditions: stash size, secure container, trader standing and bonuses. We don't list prices here — they change, so check the official store.
| Edition | Stash | Container | Trader standing | XP bonus | PvE and Arena |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 10×30 | Alpha 2×2 | no boost | — | no |
| Left Behind | 10×40 | Alpha 2×2 | no boost | +7 % | no |
| Prepare for Escape | 10×50 | Beta 3×2 | +0.2 with all | +9 % | no |
| The Unheard | 10×72 | Gamma 3×3 | +0.2 with all, +0.5 with Fence | +20 %, and the same for the group | yes |
| Edge of Darkness (discontinued) | 10×68 | Gamma 3×3 | +0.2 with all | +12 % | yes |
The Unheard and Edge of Darkness also include the Season Pass (access to future expansions) and a training co-op mode.
Can you upgrade an edition
Yes. You pay the price difference, progress is kept, and the player gets what the previous edition lacked. In Steam the editions are sold as bundles; if the linked Battlestate account has a higher edition, the higher one launches.
Sources: Article about editions, Article about edition upgrades, Steam game page. Verified 19.10.2026.
How the radar helps
- The radar runs in a browser on a second device — no extra load on the gaming PC.
- Players, extracts and quest objectives are visible on the map in real time.
The radar map opens from a link in any browser: on a phone, tablet, laptop or second monitor. You can also share it with friends from your squad.
Questions and answers
Which Tarkov edition should I get?
It depends on your budget: higher editions give a bigger stash, a larger container and trader standing; PvE and a copy of Arena come only with The Unheard. You can upgrade an edition later by paying the difference.
How does Standard differ from The Unheard?
Stash 10×30 vs 10×72, Alpha 2×2 container vs Gamma 3×3; The Unheard has trader standing, a +20 % XP bonus, PvE and a copy of Arena.
Is progress kept when upgrading an edition?
Yes, according to the official article progress is kept.
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