September 7th, 2023 | Updated on November 4th, 2025
The Escape from Tarkov manual serves as a reliable companion for current and former PMC operators navigating the turbulent landscapes of Norvinsk and its surroundings.
It is meticulously maintained by those who have experienced the trials of these treacherous territories firsthand.
Escape from Tarkov, developed by Battlestate Games, is an immersive online first-person action RPG/simulator with MMO elements.
This gripping game is set in the fictional Norvinsk region, situated on the volatile border between Russia and Europe. Tarkov, once a thriving metropolis, now lies in chaos due to the Contract Wars.
The city’s streets are overrun by competing scavenger gangs, former private military forces, and covert black ops units.
Amidst this chaos, there’s only one constant: you, your precious stash, and the quest for escape from the depths of Tarkov and a return to the free world.
Escape From Tarkov Down Or Not Working
Are you experiencing issues with Escape From Tarkov? Many users have reported that Escape From Tarkov is down and shared their concerns on social media.
According to downdetector.com, Escape from Tarkov experienced downtime at approximately 12:39 AM (IST).
Escape From Tarkov Down Announcement
Escape From Tarkov is currently unavailable as the installation of patch 0.13.5.1 has commenced.
The installation of patch 0.13.5.1 has begun. The installation will take approximately 4 hours, but may be extended if required. The game will not be accessible during this period.
Patchnotes: https://t.co/7lfGthio7S#EscapefromTarkov pic.twitter.com/fAiY90XofX— Escape from Tarkov (@tarkov) September 7, 2023
This installation is expected to take approximately 4 hours, with the possibility of extension if needed.
Additionally, on September 7th at 8 AM BST / 3 AM EDT, a technical update is scheduled, which will also take about 4 hours and render the game inaccessible during this time.
The official Escape from Tarkov team has made an announcement on their Twitter account. September 7, at 8AM BST / 3AM EDT, we are planning to install a technical update.
The installation will take approximately 4 hours, but may be extended if necessary. The game will not be accessible during this period.
Tomorrow, September 7, at 8AM BST / 3AM EDT, we are planning to install a technical update. The installation will take approximately 4 hours, but may be extended if necessary. The game will not be accessible during this period. #EscapefromTarkov
— Escape from Tarkov (@tarkov) September 6, 2023
Update 1 [ 13 September 2023 ]
12:30 PM · Sep 13, 2023 (IST) Escape from Tarkov is currently down due to a technical update. Information is being relayed via a tweet on the X platform.
We have installed a technical update. The raid time on servers undergoing the updates may be reduced to 10 minutes. Please download the update via the launcher.#EscapefromTarkov pic.twitter.com/GDGqpNQTAo
— Escape from Tarkov (@tarkov) September 13, 2023
Update 2 [ 13 December 2023 ]
At 7:05 AM (IST), the Escape from Tarkov server is down; many users reported the issue on X platform, encountering a 522 error. The Escape from Tarkov game is currently experiencing technical issues.
getting the same error. before it was error 522
— Simon (@_LoveMTB_) December 13, 2023
@tarkov @bstategames y’all wanna give us an update on this server issue? It’s been 7 hours with nothing but a “working on it” any potential timeline etc??
— Tim (@GintrixTV) December 13, 2023
Its telling me Error on Post? Status code Gateway timeout. it doesnt say Banned tho?? so im confused.
— Cfc_jack (@Chels__Jack) December 12, 2023
Where you at bro? 5 hour outage. Totally normal. Nothing to see here.
Clown.
— Wanted: Top 3 Draft Pick. We are onto 2024. (@patsspinzone) December 12, 2023
Update 3 [ 17 January 2024 ]
At 10:54 AM (IST), many Escape from Tarkov players reported issues with the game server, primarily experiencing group matching errors.
#escapefromtarkov Seems some issues are working them selves out especially flee. Group MM is still bugged
— TCGC RYAN (@TCGC_RYAN) January 17, 2024
anyone else having a weird group matching error in #tarkov right now? #escapefromtarkov
— Zach Theuriet (@ZwagMasta328) January 17, 2024
the fact we are out here having to alt f4 the game to load into the raid with a buddy after countless restarts is crazyyyy @bstategames @nikgeneburn why broken ?
— ATA⚔️Kira_Streams (@KiraStreams) January 17, 2024
Update 4 [ 18 January 2024 ]
Many users have reported that the Escape from Tarkov game is currently down. Additionally, gamers have reported that Group MM is still bugged, experiencing a peculiar group matching error in Tarkov.
#EscapefromTarkov #tarkov quick fix for the problems getting in as a team, leader hits ready and when they load into a game teammates exit the game and restart, they will be then prompted to join the game and voila!
— IronGaiden (@IronGaiden) January 17, 2024
#escapefromtarkov Seems some issues are working them selves out especially flee. Group MM is still bugged
— TCGC RYAN (@TCGC_RYAN) January 17, 2024
anyone else having a weird group matching error in #tarkov right now? #escapefromtarkov
— Zach Theuriet (@ZwagMasta328) January 17, 2024
the fact we are out here having to alt f4 the game to load into the raid with a buddy after countless restarts is crazyyyy @bstategames @nikgeneburn why broken ?
— ATA⚔️Kira_Streams (@KiraStreams) January 17, 2024
Update 5 [ 16 March 2024 ]
EscapeFromTarkov website undergoing maintenance for 3 hours!
Your profile & bug reporting will be unavailable. 🪲
Back online soon! #EFT
“Heads up #EscapefromTarkov PMC! The “Escape from Tarkov” website is undergoing maintenance for about 3 hours. This means your profile page and bug reporting will be unavailable during that time. See you back online soon! #EFT https://t.co/2HxqUIiIIH #EscapefromTarkov
— Newszii (@NewsziiMedia) March 16, 2024
Update 6 [ 19 June 2024 ]
The Escape from Tarkov server is down, and the game is not working for many users.
Anyone else have major server issues with @tarkov right now? Never have high ping and have DC’d approx 10x today.. @bstategames
— Dunzo (@dunzoplays) June 18, 2024
We are LIVE: Mic Problems Central.
What: #EscapeFromTarkov
Where: Twitch >> mediarZ
— medapup (@MedaPup) June 18, 2024
its not working. please fix @bstategames
— Mr MadnessMD (@MrMadnessMD) June 17, 2024
Update 7 [ 08 August 2024 ]
Escape from Tarkov has been experiencing significant downtime due to backend errors and glitches, including Bad Gateway issues and trader-related problems.
These disruptions have left players unable to use game features effectively and caused frustration over lost rewards and unplayable conditions.
Users are calling for better communication and faster resolutions from the developers to restore a stable gaming experience.
Update 8 [22 November 2024 ]
Six hours of downtime, a fix, and #EscapeFromTarkov is still not working right. Hoping this gets sorted soon!
The 6-hour downtime, a tech fix, and yet #EscapeFromTarkov is still having issues. When will it actually get resolved? 🛠️ https://t.co/2HxqUIjgyf #EscapefromTarkov #tarkov
— Newszii (@NewsziiMedia) November 22, 2024
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