A scammer has created a faux Escape From Tarkov Steam web page, in an try to tear gamers off.
Because it stands, Battlestate Video games’ Escape From Tarkov is simply out there by means of the developer’s personal website. Nonetheless, earlier as we speak (January 24) followers observed a Steam itemizing for the tactical first-person shooter.
And it seems to be convincing sufficient, with screenshots, video gameplay and the official description all included within the itemizing, which is promoting the sport for £37.99.
Nonetheless, Battlestate Video games have made no official announcement a couple of Steam model of Escape From Tarkov. In response to the itemizing’s historical past on SteamDB, it appears as if an current Steam itemizing has been closely edited to make it seem like gamers shall be buying Escape From Tarkov.
Do not buy the #EscapefromTarkov model on steam. It is a rip-off. pic.twitter.com/Djp9PLHmLj
— jaruro2810 (@jaruro2810) January 24, 2023
Earlier as we speak, the title of the sport was modified from EFT to Escape From Tarkov whereas the shop description was edited from “Begin escaping from Tartarus jail the place you might be imprisoned!” to “Escape From Tarkov is a story-based expertise that challenges all comers to flee the town with their lives. Matches are session-based and inhabited not solely by human gamers however AI-driven Scavs to fill the world – guaranteeing a relentless air of hazard.”
Elsewhere, screenshots displaying a plucky, 2D adventurer have been faraway from the itemizing and changed by official Tarkov pictures whereas the present tags “cute” and “high down” have been changed by ones promising a “3D platformer”.
The PC necessities for the Steam model of Escape From Tarkov are massively completely different to the official ones, whereas the itemizing additionally ignores the actual fact the sport is at the moment in Beta.
SteamDB additionally reviews that the Steam model of Tarkov will solely launch the Battlestate Video games launcher, moderately than the precise sport.
Neither Steam nor Battlestate Video games has commented on the faux itemizing but, although the handful of opinions are calling out the itemizing for being a rip-off. The itemizing additionally confirms that “Steam is studying about this sport” that means it’s not “at the moment eligible to seem in sure showcases in your Steam profile”.
Final month, Battlestate launched the patch 0.13 for Escape From Tarkov, bringing with it a number of new weapons, the Streets of Tarkov map, a number of new stims and even a crafting and repairing operate that can enable gamers to use enhancements to their gear utilizing restore kits.
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