The survival shooter Escape From Tarkov has a new patch that is now available to download. The newly released 0.13 patch is one of the largest updates that Escape From Tarkov has received since its initial release back in 2017.A few days ago, a trailer for the upcoming Escape From Tarkov 0.13 patch was released by developer Battlestate Games. The trailer served as a brief glimpse into what the patch has to offer. From updated gameplay mechanics, new guns, and a fresh map, the hardcore survival game aims to make the gameplay experience even more intense.RELATED: Dr Disrespect Believes Call Of Duty: Warzone Could Learn A Lot From Escape From Tarkov's AudioThe official Twitter account for Escape From Tarkov tweeted earlier today that the download for the new 0.13 patch has been made available, along with a link to the patch notes. The download for the patch took roughly six hours, leaving the game unavailable to play, but is now open for players to start the game. Escape From Tarkov has a reputation for being one of the most difficult survival games around at the moment. The addition of more in-game content, like new weapons and new skills, is sure to make this brutal first-person shooter experience an even more challenging atmosphere for some fans of the title.

Throughout the years, Escape From Tarkov has been praised for its realism and its ruthless gameplay that can leave some players feeling frustrated while drawing other players even deeper into the game's world. This new patch promises the enhancement of many aspects of the game, but there is also speculation from a few fans that the teaser trailer released a few days ago was just the tip of the iceberg in terms of new in-game content to be found. As many players finish their patch downloads within the next few hours, there will undoubtedly be more news on what the 0.13 update entails.

Although Escape From Tarkov is not an easy game for beginners to jump into, the 0.13 patched version of the game could possibly serve as a good starting point for new players to experience the game as well. Updates that can be found in the patch notes, like the Co-Op PVE expansion, appear to give players the option to make their gaming experience more forgiving. Additionally, a new map and weapons could serve well for gamers who have been curious about playing the game but were too intimidated by the Goliath status the FPS holds when compared to similar games in the genre. So whether someone is a new player coming to Tarkov or an experienced veteran, this update promises to create a new experience for everyone.

Escape From Tarkov is now available on PC.

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