Escape from Tarkov update 1.0.4.5: improvements and balancing changes

Battlestate Games has recently released update 1.0.4.5 for Escape from Tarkov, bringing a range of improvements and balancing changes. This update marks another step forward for the popular extraction shooter and includes adjustments designed to improve the gameplay experience.

Key changes

This update introduces several improvements aimed at optimizing the game experience:

FPS limit: The FPS cap for menus has been increased. Players can now expect a smoother visual experience while navigating the menus.
Animations and audio: Adjustments have been made to the animation system and audio engine to improve resource usage on PCs.
Post-raid system: The architecture of the post-raid systems has been reorganized to reduce the time needed to leave a raid and return to the menu.

Firing stance updates

A significant change in this update concerns the firing stance logic:

Left-shoulder firing: The logic for firing from the left shoulder has been updated. Switching to the right shoulder will no longer happen immediately when colliding with obstacles. Weapon movement will now continue temporarily without changing stance.

Weapon modifications

Another notable improvement concerns weapon modifications:

Second-phase balancing: This update introduces the second phase of weapon modifications, with a focus on movement and grips. Specification changes have been made to provide a better balance between performance and ergonomics.
Muzzle devices: Suppressors and their combinations with compensators have been further refined, placing greater emphasis on unsuppressed weapon builds.

Improvements and bug fixes

This update also includes numerous bug fixes and optimizations:

Improvements to loot and gear handling.
Fixes for issues such as visual glitching of dead players and damage not registering after a weapon malfunction.
Various adjustments have been made to culling and shadow behavior across different locations, resulting in a more stable experience.

Timeline

April 20, 2026: Battlestate Games launches Escape from Tarkov update 1.0.4.5 with improvements and balancing changes.
March 2026: Development of the new animation system and audio engine began, with the goal of reducing system load.
February 2026: The first phase of weapon modifications was introduced, changing how weapons performed in the game.

This Escape from Tarkov update continues to show Battlestate Games' commitment to optimizing the gameplay experience and listening to player feedback. The community can look forward to more adjustments and improvements in future updates.