Cheating has been a constant issue in multiplayer shooters, but few games have had this problem as prominently as Escape From Tarkov.
The crown jewel of extraction shooters has become famous for endemic cheating, a toxic community, and overly punishing AI that does not respect the laws of physics.
If you were holding out for a silver bullet against cheating or a cure for grouchy gamers, then this is not the patch for you.
However, if you were tired of virtual Russian gopniki cursing your next three generations then hitting you in the face from 90 meters away using a hunting shotgun, it's time to bring out the champagne.
Escape From Tarkov Patch 0.16.1.3
The latest patch for Escape From Tarkov packs plenty of fixes and even has a season change for those tired of the winter wonderland.
None of the other items come anywhere close in importance to the slew of AI improvements introduced today.
AI Improvements
Naturally, if you were dying a thousand deaths to the average scav, odds are he will still find creative ways to kill you. They will just feel a lot fairer.
Spring Season
The streets of Tarkov are no longer covered in crunchy...
