👁👁 Escape from Tarkov: Hype Train or Derailment? As you may know, November 15th marked the release of Tarkov on Steam alongside the launch of Version 1.0. However, the game immediately hit massive turbulence. Let’s break down exactly what went wrong and why gamers are currently less than thrilled. 💀 Connection Catastrophe. Huge connection error rates. Astronomical queues. Getting perpetually stuck on the loading screen. 💀 The Ban-demic. The banning system is descending into pure, unreal performance art. They are banning everyone: newcomers, cheaters, non-cheaters, those simply connecting to the lobby, AND EVEN THOSE who dared to file a Steam refund (yes, players disappointed with the title are being IP-banned). 💀 Server Instability. Constant crashes and disconnects. The game frequently loses server connection, or sometimes fails to locate them entirely. 💀 Feature Cuts and Cost Hikes. Several quests have been removed. Repair and insurance costs are now steeper. Loading screens have somehow managed to become even more protracted. 💀 And finally, the ultimate kicker: If you already own the Standard Edition of Tarkov, you are required to purchase the game again just to access it via Steam.