I cease participating in Tarkov once you do.
I cease participating in Tarkov once you do.
From my side as a new EFT player, I felt disappointed after watching g0at's YouTube video. It highlighted how cheating works in real games and just how powerful these cheaters are. Seeing many complaints and watching how BSG handled the situation made me think they weren’t taking it seriously enough. I realized that the ban waves might just be a cycle where the same cheaters keep buying back games repeatedly. This worried me because I had spent $140 on this game, upgraded my PC, and put in a lot of effort for it. Either they need to focus on fixing this issue or risk losing many players and the game will decline soon. Here’s the link to the video: /watch?v=p5LfGcDB7Ek
I’d prefer to skip using short forms that aren’t widely understood in discussions, or at least write them out fully. I had to search online to understand the reference to escape from Tarkov. My perspective is that cheaters exist in every game. You might need to adapt or maybe just avoid playing if it affects your enjoyment. Personally, I don’t care about what any company claims as long as I enjoy their product. I’m not a supporter of witch hunts.
Cheaters aren't just a problem in Tarkov—they exist in nearly every online game. They tend to be the main concern for popular titles because those who create cheats sell them to users seeking them. It's essentially the same as piracy: someone develops DRM or anti-cheat measures, while others create workarounds like cracks or cheats to bypass them. This creates an endless cycle.
I recall my time playing Pubg, where my main focus was on my K/D ratio. Tarkov presents a different experience, with its intense, hardcore approach that amplifies the cheating problem. I’m hoping this sparks a stronger response from the community and encourages developers to invest in fixing these issues so player numbers stabilize.
You might also look for servers where admins actively hunt down and punish cheaters. Online gaming cheating has been around since the games themselves... it won’t disappear anytime soon. If you’re considering leaving, do it, but urging others to quit isn’t the way. I’ve seen videos showing players who actively chase down cheaters and remove them—truly amusing when a cheater complains.
Typically, the fix meant to stop cheaters only lasts a short time. Cheat was created first, then a new detection method was added, followed by another way to cheat, and it just keeps going. The intense system I played in before worked hard to keep people out, but it also hurt others a lot because they had to fight harder in the game. In reality, the updated rules hurt more innocent players since they play just like everyone else, who usually face tougher challenges. And yes, even with these changes, some cheaters still managed to slip through. I managed to stay safe because I was already in a strong position before the system changed. Newcomers? Well, most of them give up quickly—only a handful like me stick it out, mostly out of kindness. It’s okay as long as it doesn’t turn into blackmail, forcing, or bullying.
my idea is for the community to unite and amplify our voices. it really bothers me seeing cheaters using loopholes to avoid conflict, which hurts everyone else. Less is better than nothing at all. This ban is just nonsense that only benefits the developers.
I cease playing Tarkov after this point, and you should follow suit. It's hard to be heard if everyone stops? This thread should be on the official Tarkov forums. Honestly, I haven't played the game much anymore—since long as I can remember, Steam reviews are full of complaints about cheaters and other issues. Your feedback wasn’t surprising to me at all.