Nikita Buyanov Begins Giving Separate Gifts to PvP and PvE Players in Escape from Tarkov

Players will be able to restock their stash.

In early November, the Escape from Tarkov community was once again debating which is better: PvP or PvE. The discussion was prompted by a recent post from the head of Battlestate Games.

Nikita Buyanov shared statistics on how the Escape from Tarkov audience is split across the different modes. Most players are currently in PvE Zone, followed by the standard PvE mode. Seasonal PvP ranks third.

In response to the debate, Buyanov stated his position: “Escape from Tarkov has always been and will always be about PvP.” He called the PvE mode an “excellent addition” for players who want to play with less stress.

Later, the Battlestate Games head decided to treat the community to some gifts. He posted two promo codes on social media, one specifically for PvP players and the other for PvE players.

The first promo code, PLAYYOURWAY, is for PvE and includes a set of several figurines:

Image source: JakeSeattleX19’s account on X // Battlestate Games

The second promo code, EMBRACEPAIN, is for the standard PvP mode and PvP Season. Players can get a “Propital regenerative drug,” a “Zagustin hemostatic agent,” and other military medical supplies. Notably, “embrace pain” means “accept the pain” in English.