Escape from Tarkov 1.0 Campaign Guide: How to Start, Play Co-op, and Unlock All Endings

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After nearly a decade of anticipation, Escape from Tarkov 1.0 has finally arrived. Beyond the wipes, new maps, and weapon overhauls, the most exciting addition is the story-driven campaign, giving your PMC a clear narrative and the ultimate goal: to complete the campaign and escape Tarkov.

This isn’t just another update—it’s the culmination of the Tarkov saga, with branching paths, multiple endings, and a high-stakes journey that tests every ounce of your skill and knowledge.

🎯 How to Start the Story Campaign

Before diving in, there’s a non-negotiable requirement: a fresh start.

  • Mandatory PvP Wipe: Patch 1.0 automatically resets all PvP PMCs, clearing stashes, skills, and trader reputation. This ensures every player begins the campaign on equal footing.

  • PvE Profiles: If you own the paid PvE mode, your progress remains intact—but to play the story campaign in PvE, you must manually reset your profile. Remember, PvP and PvE stashes are separate.

Pro Tip: Treat your fresh PMC as a blank slate. Early story missions are now the fastest route to gear and progression.

🤝 Co-op Campaign: Survive With a Squad

Tarkov 1.0 supports full co-op campaign play, letting you tackle the story alongside friends.

Escape from Tarkov 1.0 Campaign Guide

  • Difficulty Remains High: Co-op does not scale difficulty based on squad size. A solo player faces the same challenges as a five-man team.

  • Team Strategy Matters: Coordination, resource sharing, and tactical planning make co-op runs significantly smoother, especially in high-risk raids like Terminal.

Community tip: Assign roles—medic, scout, and heavy gunner—before entering each raid to maximize survival.

🏁 All Endings and the “Best” Ending

The campaign features four branching endings, determined by your in-game choices, mission performance, and strategic decision-making.

  • The “Best” Ending: According to game director Nikita Buyanov, only ~2% of players will achieve it. It’s considered a lifetime achievement, rivaling the difficulty of obtaining a Kappa container.

  • Other Endings: Even achieving a standard ending is a significant accomplishment. Decisions throughout the campaign affect loot, faction standing, and narrative outcomes.

Pro Tip: Save critical choices using co-op or multiple PMCs to explore alternate endings without restarting the entire campaign.

🗺️ Your First Steps on the Road to Escape

  1. Start With Story Missions: After your fresh PMC, focus on the campaign—it’s now the backbone of progression.

  2. Explore Terminal: This new endgame map is a sprawling industrial harbor designed for late-game missions and high-intensity combat. Expect heavily guarded areas, AI factions, and other players vying for loot.

  3. Adapt to the New Meta: Armor, ballistics, and the in-game economy have been rebalanced. Story missions act as money sinks, while trader quests are secondary. Learning the new meta is essential.

Community Advice: Complete early missions to secure high-tier weapons and armor for Terminal. Map knowledge and stealth tactics drastically improve survival rates.

🔥 Why This Campaign is Tarkov at Its Hardcore Best

The 1.0 campaign isn’t just an add-on—it’s the ultimate Tarkov test.

  • Punishing difficulty, branching decisions, and co-op support combine to create the most intense experience yet.

  • Survival isn’t enough; success means completing the story and mastering every new mechanic.

  • Terminal as the climax ensures the campaign finale is a high-risk, high-reward battleground.

Final Words: Survival was just the beginning. Can you complete the story, unlock the best ending, and earn your place among Tarkov’s elite? Only the most skilled and patient operators will know.

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