Nikita Tells Us What He Desires from Tarkov on Console: ‘The Similar Irritating Expertise’

We just lately sat down with Nikita Buyanov, the pinnacle of the studio at Battlestate Games, creator of Escape from Tarkov. Amongst different issues, we took a dive into the idea of Escape from Tarkov coming to consoles, which is one thing that the developer teased on the latest Tokyo Game Show occasion.

In his personal phrases, Nikita has pressured that an Escape from Tarkov console port wouldn’t be made ‘easier’. In truth, it could be ‘the same frustrating experience’ that gamers have been experiencing on PC for a few years, retaining that hardcore, unwelcoming vibe.

It’s his mission to make gamers break controllers.

What Would Escape from Tarkov on Console Look Like?

Many have surmised that Escape from Tarkov on PlayStation or Xbox would symbolize a slimmed-down, ‘lite’ model of the tough-as-nails extraction shooter. But after catching up with Nikita Buyanov on the newest episode of Insider Gaming’s Access Granted, we’ve gathered a distinct image solely.

I’m unsure that it could be a ‘lite’ model of EFT. The primary objective is to create the identical expertise for the consoles, so there gained’t be any sort of intention help, any simplifiying of the gaming options.

I actually wish to get the identical irritating expertise for the consoles, to deliver on this hardcore feeling to a wider viewers.

We don’t plan to overcome one thing, we simply wish to create one thing new for the consoles, one thing new, a brand new expertise, as a result of they’ve by no means had that earlier than, I imply the true hardcore expertise that may break their controllers.

It’s value stressing that Nikita made the ‘frustrating experience’ remark with a chuckle!

Nikita defined what the challenges are. It’s a dialogue largely centered across the complexity of Escape from Tarkov, which options stock and well being administration, survival mechanics, and most significantly, stacks of keybinds that solely a keyboard and mouse participant can realistically deal with.

It gained’t be one thing simplified or an off-the-cuff model of EFT. It would be the identical EFT, however after all it must be optimized for the current-gen consoles.

The primary problem might be to place in all of the controls. It would be the primary problem for us, however typically, I feel it is going to be fairly attention-grabbing to do.

Given that Escape from Tarkov solely hit ‘full release’ in November, it is perhaps bold to consider that Battlestate Games will muster up a console model any time quickly. The solely factor to go on is Nikita’s point out of ‘current-gen consoles’ for any sort of a timeline.

If you wish to take a look at the total interview with Nikita, you are able to do so on the Insider Gaming app, out there now on Android and iOS. It’s out there solely for Insider Gaming Premium subscribers.

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