The latest server wipe in Escape from Tarkov, known as the 'Hardcore Wipe,' has stirred up strong emotions among players and developers.
The Hardcore Wipe has made the game more challenging by introducing slower progression, harder difficulty, and removing quests and maps, leading to player complaints on social media.
Some players have expressed dissatisfaction with the changes, leading to a split in opinions on the impact of the wipe on the game's identity.
Developer BattleState Games is monitoring feedback and making balancing tweaks post-wipe, with mixed reactions from fans and the head of the studio, Nikita Buyanov, responding strongly to criticisms.