Is Escape from Tarkov available on consoles?

Escape from Tarkov is not currently available on consoles. The game was launched on Steam on November 15, 2025, marking the end of its eight-year-long beta period. Players who want to get into the extraction can only access the game on their PCs. However, during the Tokyo Game Show, game director Nikita Buynaov revealed that a console version is in development.

This article examines the potential release of Escape from Tarkov on consoles.

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When is Escape from Tarkov coming to console?

According to the co-founder and game director, Nikita Buynaov, Battlestate Games is working on a console version of Escape from Tarkov. However, the developers have not revealed an official release date. Furthermore, they stated that their focus was on post-launch support and content for the 1.0 release of the PC version.

Players must also understand that Escape from Tarkov only supports mouse and keyboard, and the complexity of game control could be a challenge on Xbox and PS5 consoles. In an interview with Wccftech, director Nikita Buyanov mentioned that developing comfortable controls while keeping note of Tarkov's unique mechanics on a controller is a serious game design challenge.

Not to mention, the PC version of Escape From Tarkov is resource-intensive and requires powerful hardware, while the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S pack decent hardware. Optimizing the console port to meet performance standards for a stable framerate on the PS5 and Xbox would require some time.

Escape From Tarkov game features and content

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With 1.0 update in #EscapefromTarkov players can expect a large number of improvements, changes, and fixes that affect all aspects of the game.

EFT 1.0 featured several content updates, the most notable being the addition of the main storyline that features four potential endings. The new Terminal map serves as the final location in the campaign. The title also introduces in-raid traiders along with new additions to the enemy roster, with new factions like the Black Division PMCs, the Russian Armed Forces, and the UN peacekeepers.

Players can also choose a wipeless main character for smooth progression, in addition to a seasonal character for those who prefer the traditional wipe cycle. Escape From Tarkov 1.0 also introduces new game modes like the EFT Arena, practice mode, and a standalone PvE co-op mode with persistent progression.

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That's everything you need to know about the availability of EFT on consoles.

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