Looks Like Nikita Buyanov Is Considering an Easier Mode for Escape from Tarkov

01.12.2025 Comment Views: 23

In the unforgiving world of Escape from Tarkov (EFT), players face a wide range of trials.

The full version of Escape from Tarkov was released recently, including on PC via Steam. The title is known for its steep difficulty and a variety of hardcore mechanics.

Some people are drawn to the core concept of the project, but its hardcore systems can put off those players. Requests for a simplified, more casual mode come up from time to time, and recently those players experienced a small spark of hope.

Battlestate Games CEO Nikita Buyanov noticed a meme circulating on social media:

Many people play video games on “easy mode.” That’s perfectly fine — games are meant for fun and relaxation, not stress.

The meme’s author then asked Escape from Tarkov fans: “So… what do you think?”

Many commenters argued that the game’s present difficulty is precisely what sets Escape from Tarkov apart from other extraction shooters and draws a particular crowd of players. For those asking for an “easy mode,” the common suggestion was simply to play PvE.

Source: iXBT.games

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