According to a report from DualShockers, the creator of Escape From Tarkov has revealed that his next game is “almost there.” This sci-fi successor to the extraction shooter marks the first public update we’ve seen on the project. However, the report didn’t specify a release date, title, or platform.
The timing is crucial because Battlestate Games faces pressure from competitors. Recently, we reported on Tarkov’s creator discussing his upcoming project amid several competitive developments. For instance, ARC Raiders launched its Cold Snap update on October 17, 2026, and a Modern Warfare 4 DMZ trailer dropped on October 12, targeting both Tarkov and ARC Raiders. All these games aim for the same extraction-shooter audience.
Tarkov itself has a mixed reputation on Steam. The listing shows 68% positive reviews from 210 users, with a price tag of $14.99 and a release date set for November 13, 2025. Given Tarkov’s profile, this reception raises the stakes for whatever Battlestate releases next. Currently, Metacritic has no score available, and we don’t have peak player counts to report either.
The sci-fi theme would distinguish the new game from Tarkov’s military aesthetic. It could also align it more closely with ARC Raiders, which already occupies that niche. However, without confirmed details on gameplay, scope, or monetization, its competitive edge remains uncertain.
| Release date (Steam listing) | November 13, 2025 |
| Steam review score | 68% positive |
| Steam review count | 210 |
| Steam price | $14.99 |
| Genres | Shooter, Action, RPG, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer |
Community Pulse
Feedback from the 10 signals we gathered is mixed. One positive Steam reviewer described it as “an okay game” that “gets a bit repetitive after a while,” but still found the time enjoyable. In contrast, a negative reviewer was more direct about the price: “$15 asking price… for this? No. Maybe at 70% off, but even then I’d still not recommend it.” The issues of repetition and pricing will need to be addressed by the upcoming successor.
What To Watch
- A formal announcement. Keep an eye out for a title, platform details, and a release window. “Almost there” means little until Battlestate provides specific dates.
- Business model. Pricing and monetization will be key after the mixed reception of the current game, particularly with the complaints about its $15 cost.
- Competitor moves. The update strategies of ARC Raiders and the rollout of Modern Warfare 4 DMZ will influence how crowded the extraction-shooter market becomes when the successor launches.
Alex Mercer
Alex Mercer is the Gaming News Editor at Explosion.com with over 8 years of experience covering the gaming industry. He previously wrote for several gaming publications and has attended E3, Gamescom, and The Game Awards as press. Alex specializes in breaking news coverage, studio analysis, and tracking industry trends. When not writing, he's grinding ranked matches in Valorant or exploring the latest RPG releases.
