Escape from Tarkov Steam release countdown: Start time for all regions

Escape from Tarkov is finally coming to Steam on November 15, 2025, at 3 AM Eastern Time. For those unaware, it is one of the most popular extraction shooters of all time, known for its realistic gunplay, permadeath system, and unique mechanics. The game was initially launched in 2016 and was available to download only via the official website.

On that note, here is the exact release time of Escape from Tarkov on Steam.

Escape from Tarkov on Steam: Release date and times for all major regions

As mentioned before, the game will launch on Steam at 3 AM Eastern Time on November 15, 2025. The game is currently available at an introductory price of $37.49. The offer is only valid until the game launches. After that, the game will be available to purchase for $49.99.

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The Left Behind and Prepare for Escape DLCs are also available to purchase on the same Steam store listing:

Buy link: Steam

Here's the release time across major regions:

Timezone	Date and time
Pacific Standard Time (PST)	November 13, 2025, at 12 am
Mountain Standard Time (MST)	November 13, 2025, at 1 am
Central Standard Time (CST)	November 13, 2025, at 2 am
Eastern Standard Time (EST)	November 13, 2025, at 3 am
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)	November 13, 2025, at 8 am
Central European Time (CET)	November 13, 2025, at 9 am
Moscow Standard Time (MSK)	November 13, 2025, at 11 am
Indian Standard Time (IST)	November 13, 2025, at 1:30 pm
China Standard Time (CST)	November 13, 2025, at 4 pm
Japan Standard Time (JST)	November 13, 2025, at 5 pm
Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT)	November 13, 2025, at 7 pm
New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT)	November 13, 2025, at 9 pm