Patch 1.1.0.0
Seasons system arrives with KORD BREACH, featuring seasonal characters, a free Battle Pass, and a massive overhaul of the economy and task progression.
Key Changes
- 1Introduction of the Seasons system and Seasonal Characters (KORD BREACH)
- 2Massive economy overhaul: +25% trader prices and -20% player sell prices
- 3Side task distribution reworked to be tied to Trader Loyalty Levels
- 4New Group-shared task progression allows squadmates to help with objectives
- 5Free Battle Pass added with progression shared across all game modes
- 6New spectator camera for watching surviving squadmates after death
- 7Added Norinco QBZ-191 and Howa Type 20 assault rifles
- 8Hideout construction requirements simplified and FIR status removed for materials
- 9New beginner support system provides gear packages to struggling players
- 10One-way progression synchronization from EFT: Arena to PvP Season
All Changes
🍂Seasons(7)
- newKORD BREACH: Introduced the Seasons system and the first season: KORD BREACH
- newSeasonal Character: Added Seasonal Character profiles that exist on separate servers and reset every 4-6 months
- newGlobal Modifiers: Implemented Global Modifiers that alter gameplay rules for all seasonal players
- newPersonal Modifiers: Added Personal Modifiers allowing players to customize seasonal difficulty using a point-based system
- newSeasonal Rewards: Added unique Seasonal rewards including trader offers and a new weapon unlock
- newBattle Pass: Introduced a free Battle Pass with progression shared across PvP Season, PvP Zone, and PvE Zone
- newTerraGroup documentation: Added TerraGroup documentation and Classified Documents as Battle Pass progression items
📝Tasks & Achievements(6)
- changeSide Tasks: Reworked side task distribution to be tied to specific Trader Loyalty Levels in groups of 2-4
- newGroup-shared task progression: Implemented Group-shared task progression allowing squadmates to contribute to specific objectives
- changeSide Tasks: Rebalanced task rewards, objectives, locations, and completion zones across the board
- nerfSide Tasks: Scav elimination tasks now only count regular, sniper, and player Scavs; Bosses, Raiders, and Rogues no longer count
- removeThe Kappa Path: The Kappa Path achievement can no longer be earned and has been replaced by Dawn of a New Era
- changeChris's Heir: Changed Chris's Heir achievement rarity from Common to Rare
💰Economy & Traders(12)
- nerfEconomy: Increased trader prices by an average of 25%
- nerfEconomy: Reduced the price traders pay for items sold by players by an average of 20%
- nerfFlea Market: Increased Flea Market fee from 3% to 5%
- buffTraders: Removed the required trader sales volume from Loyalty Level requirements
- changeTraders: Rebalanced reputation and character level requirements for all main traders
- buffTrade offers: Moved popular ammunition and magazines down by one Loyalty Level for earlier access
- buffAmmunition: Reduced prices for 5.45x39mm FMJ, 5.56x45mm FMJ, 7.62x39mm FMJ, 9x19mm Green Tracer, and .45 ACP Lasermatch FMJ
- newTraders: Added new weapon presets to Trader Loyalty Level 1
- changeRef: Reworked Ref's inventory to feature armor vests without plates at reduced prices
- newJaeger: Added a new, fast, but expensive insurance option from Jaeger
- changeInsurance: Increased insurance return speed for Prapor and Therapist while slightly increasing costs
- buffTherapist: Reduced the cost of Therapist post-raid healing and added Loyalty Level discounts
🔫Weapons & Items(7)
- newNorinco QBZ-191: Added Norinco QBZ-191 5.8x42 assault rifle
- newHowa Type 20: Added Howa Type 20 5.56x45 assault rifle
- newHK 416A5: Added HK 416A5 5.56x45 assault rifle in RAL 8000 color
- new5.8x42mm: Introduced 5.8x42mm caliber with four cartridge variants (DBP191, DBX95, DVC12, DBX12)
- buffContainers: Increased the internal size of the Medicine Case and Magazine Case
- buffWeapons: Reduced accuracy penalty for revolvers and revolver shotguns in Double Action mode
- newAttachments: Added new attachments for PKM/PKP, AKS074U, FN SCAR, and AR-15
🏠Hideout(5)
- buffHideout: Simplified construction requirements for Level 1-3 Hideout zones
- buffHideout: Removed Found in Raid requirement from several construction materials
- buffHideout: Reduced construction times for certain Hideout zones
- buffWeapon Build system: Workbench is no longer required to access the Weapon Build system
- nerfHideout: Added money requirements to the construction of many Hideout areas
⚙️Gameplay Systems(6)
- newSpectator camera: Added a spectator camera allowing players to watch surviving squadmates after death
- newBeginner support: Introduced beginner support messages that provide gear packages to struggling players
- newEFT: Arena: Added one-way progression synchronization from EFT: Arena to PvP Season
- newCharacter customization: Added a Customization tab to change PMC appearance and voice mid-game
- buffTactical Clothing: Tactical clothing is now permanently unlocked on the account and does not require repurchasing
- newInteractive mechanics: Added new interactive mechanics including padlocks, elevator doors, and breakable bottles
🖼️Performance & Visuals(3)
- fixStreets of Tarkov: Implemented a new playable area calculation method to optimize Streets of Tarkov
- fixCustoms: Performed additional optimization work on Customs
- changeInteractive mechanics: Reworked visual explosion effects for gas cylinders
🛠️Bug Fixes(11)
- fixAnimations: Fixed incorrect third-person player animation when stopping after walking
- fixWeapons: Fixed missing weapon sway while aiming
- fixBots: Fixed missing reload animations for bots in certain cases
- fixMaps: Fixed multiple culling issues across various locations
- fixUSEC Rob: Fixed incorrect voice lines for the USEC Rob voice
- fixPrestige: Fixed incorrect trader reputation calculations after reaching Prestige
- fixLantac Dragon: Fixed incorrect distant LOD for the Lantac Dragon 5.56x45 muzzle brake
- fixArmor: Fixed ricochet settings for gear with armor points
- fixBTR Driver: Fixed a UI freeze occurring during BTR Driver dialogue
- fixHall of Fame: Fixed skill leveling bonus issues in the Hall of Fame and removed personal kill requirement
- fixStability: Fixed an error that could occur when loading into a raid
Summary
Seasons and Seasonal Characters
Patch 1.1.0.0 introduces the Seasons system to Escape from Tarkov, starting with KORD BREACH. Players can now create Seasonal Characters on independent servers with progression that resets every 4-6 months. This mode features Global Modifiers that affect all players and optional Personal Modifiers that allow players to customize their difficulty and progression speed using a point-based system.
Task and Progression Overhaul
The side task system has been completely reworked, tying most tasks to specific Trader Loyalty Levels (LL) rather than linear chains. A major new feature, Group-shared task progression, allows squadmates to contribute to specific task objectives even if they don't have the task active. Additionally, the KORD BREACH Battle Pass offers a free reward track shared across all game modes, progressed by finding TerraGroup documentation in raids or from Black Division operatives.
Economy and Trader Changes
The game's economy has seen a significant shift: trader buy prices have increased by 25%, while sell prices to traders have decreased by 20%. The Flea Market fee has also risen to 5%. Traders have had their Loyalty Level requirements rebalanced, notably removing the sales volume requirement. Insurance has been expanded with a new high-speed service from Jaeger, and existing services from Prapor and Therapist have been accelerated.
New Content and Quality of Life
Three new assault rifles—the Norinco QBZ-191, Howa Type 20, and a RAL 8000 variant of the HK 416A5—have been added alongside the new 5.8x42mm caliber. Players can now spectate squadmates after death, customize their PMC's appearance and voice mid-game, and benefit from a new beginner support system that provides gear packages to struggling players.