That means up-to-date knowledge of the best weapon setups, given the guns and attachments available to you at low levels. In this new world, you’ll not only need to be keen-eyed but also well-informed, to survive. Whether you’re fresh meat or a seasoned veteran, the gameplay changes that come with a large patch can truly redefine combat, and switch up any perception of the “meta” you thought you had. With the coinciding fresh wipe, experienced players such as myself have been brought down off of the piles of loot and levels we’ve gathered, and new players are thrown into the mix for the first time with an even start. The endless loop of pleasure and pain that is Escape From Tarkov has recently received a substantial content update with patch 12.12 in mid-December 2021.