Tarkov Zombies Event Teased As Nikita Promises It’s ‘Pretty Big and Has a Surprise’
Escape from Tarkov’s annual Halloween event is approaching, with developer Battlestate Games preparing a zombie-themed update for the tactical shooter. Studio head Nikita Buyanov has been teasing the event across social media, describing it as “pretty big” and hinting that it includes a surprise element for players.
Recent teasers from Buyanov suggest the event will take place in Labs, one of Tarkov’s raid locations, and will feature zombie-related content as part of the seasonal celebration. While details remain scarce, the announcement has generated anticipation among the community ahead of the official reveal.
Battlestate Games has developed a reputation for delivering substantial seasonal events throughout Escape from Tarkov’s year-long calendar. The studio regularly introduces limited-time content that keeps the game fresh and encourages player engagement. Halloween events have become a staple of the game’s content cycle, with previous iterations offering themed cosmetics, new gameplay mechanics, and story developments that tie into Tarkov’s lore.
The exact scope of the upcoming event—including what the “surprise” entails, how long it will run, and what rewards players can expect—has not yet been confirmed. Battlestate Games will likely provide more details in the coming days as the Halloween period approaches.