Battlestate Games has deployed a new technical update for Escape from Tarkov that addresses specific visual fidelity issues and officially begins the distribution of compensation for the rocky launch week. While the patch notes are brief, the changes to upscaling and texture management on the game's most demanding map are significant for stability.
Clearer Sights with Updated DLSS
For those of us trying to spot a pixel of movement in the distance, the update to the DLSS version is the headline feature here. In previous builds, running DLSS could often result in "ghosting" or smearing on optical reticles, making precision shots difficult while moving. This update refreshes the DLSS version, and Battlestate Games notes that changing your presets might now improve the display quality of reticles in optics.
If you rely on DLSS for frames, it's worth toggling your settings to see if your scopes look crisper. In a game where visual clarity is often the difference between extracting with loot or heading back to the stash screen, cleaner optics are a major quality-of-life win.
Streets of Tarkov Texture Fixes
The update also tackles a specific, annoying bug on Streets of Tarkov. Previously, players using the "Lower Texture Resolution Mode" would sometimes see texture quality degrade incorrectly after visiting Traders in the menu. Essentially, the game wasn't reloading the assets properly once you loaded into the raid.
This has been resolved, ensuring that the visual fidelity on Tarkov's most resource-intensive map remains consistent, regardless of whether you just stopped by Prapor to buy ammo or not.
How do I claim my Tarkov launch compensation?
Alongside the technical fixes, the developers have started distributing the promised compensation for the issues experienced during the November 15 release window. Players should begin seeing the following items arrive:
- BEAR Classic PMC Set
- USEC Night Patrol PMC Set
This distribution is rolling out now, so if you don't see the message immediately, it should arrive shortly. It's a cosmetic apology, but for those of us looking to blend into the shadows of the Norvinsk region, the Night Patrol set is a welcome addition to the wardrobe.