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Escape From Tarkov’s New PvE Update Officially Makes the Game Easier for Newbies

Polygon.com • October 6, 2026 • technology

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Escape From Tarkov's 1.2.0.0 update introduces the "EXFIL Brothers" program, encouraging veteran players (operators) to team up with newcomers (candidates) for mutual rewards, including XP bonuses and in-game currency as candidates level up.
The update adds a PvE prestige system with six levels, offering permanent rewards such as TarCoin and unique weapons and containers that persist through wipes.
PMC bot behavior has been overhauled to distribute bots more logically across maps, reduce bot-on-bot firefights, and vary bot gear and loadouts by level and faction, with new spawns added to the Labyrinth location.
Players can redeem the code POLYGON by October 19 to receive a bundle of in-game items, including weapons, ammo, headgear, and tactical gear, redeemable through the Escape From Tarkov launcher.

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