Escape From Tarkov Download Size: How Big is Battlestate’s Survival Shooter on PC

Abhimannu Das
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Escape From Tarkov Download Size: How Big is Battlestate’s Survival Shooter on PC

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  • Escape From Tarkov's download size is quite small despite it being a content heavy game with great visuals.
  • The game is still in beta and the download size might change in the future once the retail version of the game is out.
  • You can play the game only if you purchase it, otherwise you do not get access to the beta.

Escape From Tarkov’s download size is quite small, and if you have not tried out Battlestate Games’ popular FPS yet, you should give it a go if you are a survival game fan. The game is not too demanding in terms of system requirements and requires very little space on your PC. Currently, Escape From Tarkov’s download Esize is 8 GB currently, but the game requires 10 GB of free space to install. The initial download size for ETV’s launcher is 44 MB while another 8 GB of game files need to download via the installer. Before you get the game, make sure you meet the minimum system requirements to run the game on your PC. 

Escape From Tarkov Download Size

Currently, Escape From Tarkov's download size for a fresh install is around 12 GB. However, it is recommended to have a disk space of 15 GB for a smooth experience.

Escape From Tarkov Download Size: How Big is Battlestate’s Survival Shooter on PC


EFT System Requirements

Currently, Escape From Tarkov is available only on PC currently, and there is no word on a console release just yet. Here are the system requirements including Escape From Tarkov’s Download Size:

Escape from Tarkov Minimum Requirement 

  • CPU: Dual-core processor 2.4 GHz (Intel Core 2 Duo, i3), 2.6 GHz (AMD Athlon, Phenom II)
  • CPU SPEED: Info
  • RAM: 8 GB
  • OS: Windows 7/8/10 (64 Bit)
  • VIDEO CARD: DX11 compatible graphics card with 1 GB memory
  • PIXEL SHADER: 5.0
  • VERTEX SHADER: 5.0
  • SOUND CARD: Yes
  • DEDICATED VIDEO RAM: 1 GB

Escape from Tarkov Recommended Requirement

  • CPU: Quad-core processor 3.2 GHz (Intel i5, i7) or 3.6 GHz (AMD FX, Athlon)
  • CPU SPEED: Info
  • RAM: 12 GB
  • OS: Windows 7/8/10 (64 Bit)
  • VIDEO CARD: DX11 compatible graphics card with 2 GB or more of memory
  • PIXEL SHADER: 5.0
  • VERTEX SHADER: 5.0
  • SOUND CARD: Yes
  • DEDICATED VIDEO RAM: 2 GB

Where to Purchase Escape From Tarkov

Escape From Tarkov Download Size: How Big is Battlestate’s Survival Shooter on PC

The game is currently in beta and you need to purchase it to access it.

  1. Head to https://www.escapefromtarkov.com/registration 
  2. Click on Registration
  3. Enter your desired username, email and other details 
  4. Once the registration process is complete login into your new account
  5. Head to: https://www.escapefromtarkov.com/preorder-page 
  6. Choose the version you want
  7. Make the payment via credit card, PayPal or other supported methods in your region. 

How to Install Escape from Tarkov Beta

Once you purchase the game make sure you have enough space to accommodate Escape From Tarkov’s download size on your preferred hard drive. 

  1. Head to https://www.escapefromtarkov.com 
  2. Head to the Profile Page 
  3. Click on Download 
  4. A launcher will download 
  5. Double click the launcher and choose where you want to install the game
  6. The download will begin 
  7. Click on Play once the download is complete

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Abhimannu is a PC esports writer at AFK Gaming. With over seven years of experience in esports journalism, he has worked on a myriad of games and their ecosystems including Valorant, Overwatch and Apex Legends.