A new Escape From Tarkov update 0.16.7 is now available to download on PC(Steam). According to the official Tarkov patch notes, the latest update brings major audio engine upgrade, smarter AI, improved inventory handling, and critical bug fixes. Apart from this Escape From Tarkov patch 16.7 also includes stability and gameplay performance improvements.
Tarkov Patch 0.16.7 Notes – June 23, 2025
Escape from Tarkov Patch Notes Summary
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Audio engine overhaul for immersive sound and environmental occlusion.
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Improved AI: bots now interact more realistically with terrain and avoid bosses.
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QoL Upgrades: stash item search, currency auto-conversion, task pinning, and more.
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Combat gear balance: optical sights and flash protection reworked.
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Numerous bug fixes: map visuals, PvE bugs, animation glitches, and UI corrections.
Audio Engine Expansion
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Overhauled core and subsystems of the audio engine for a more immersive experience.
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System in active testing; user feedback requested for refinement.
Audio Occlusion & Environmental Fixes
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Improved sound handling behind obstructions (terrain, crates, vehicles, etc.).
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Fixed incorrect muffling of certain sound effects.
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Enhanced sound penetration between floors and through walls.
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Improved door and window sound occlusion.
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Lowered bush rustling volume in first/third person.
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Fixed missing announcer audio in The Lab interactive elements.
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Enhanced detail and occlusion consistency across locations.
AI Behavior Adjustments
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Bots now interact better with doors.
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PMC bots avoid boss spawn areas and reduce combat with them.
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Fixed bots moving too quickly on stairs or uneven ground.
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Addressed issues of bots spawning mid-air or inside terrain.
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Corrected weapon tilting bug and unnatural AI friendliness.
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Fixed Goons spawning in multiple PvE locations simultaneously.
Inventory & UI Enhancements
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New stash item search by category or name.
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Flash-protective eyewear/masks now reduce glare (rebalanced).
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In-raid time shown via [O] key.
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Auto currency conversion during purchases added.
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Trader-available weapon parts now highlighted in build screen.
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Tasks can now be pinned in the task tab.
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Warning added for entering raids with task items.
🔭 Gear & Weapon Adjustments
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Rebalanced sensitivity and zoom of optical sights.
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Improved use of specific optical/thermal scopes.
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Redut armor series now includes nape protection (cost adjusted).
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Extraction from new locations now counts toward all related tasks.
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RShG-2 rocket launcher operation rebalanced.
Fixes
Map & Visual Corrections
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Resolved multiple visual bugs on Customs and Reserve.
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Fixed unrealistic concussion from distant landmine explosions.
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Smoke grenade visibility issues corrected.
Character & Inventory Fixes
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Hands no longer freeze after medkit/stim use.
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Fixed Search skill progression issue with container searches.
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Fixed Hideout-related bonuses and visuals in PvE.
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Crafting and item-use bugs in elite crafting and mannequins resolved.
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Fixed item pickup issues and clothing resets.
Weapon & Animation Corrections
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Addressed third-person animation bugs.
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Resolved inspection scaling bug on KAC 10-round magazine.
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Locked repair kits no longer auto-used.
Task, Error & Icon Fixes
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Corrected quest reset issues, Error 703, and durability/task item bugs.
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Fixed BTR reaction to RShG-2 hits and related damage issues.
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Prestige icon and JSON parsing bugs resolved.
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Updated the Star Called Sun achievement icon.
Previously, a major update added a new character model, emotes, and an improved tutorial. Unfortunately, players are still experiencing several issues. Today’s EFT patch 16.7 will fix a few of these issues. Read more details below.
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