Someone Has Finally Escaped from Tarkov After All These Years

Insider Gaming
Mon, 01 Dec 2025 21:41:55 +0000

Tigz, a prominent Escape from Tarkov streamer, has become the first player to officially escape from Tarkov after completing the final mission on the new Terminal map. This achievement was witnessed by Battlestate Games staff during his stream. Despite his success, Tigz received the second-worst ending out of four possible outcomes. The game, which launched its 1.0 update on November 15, is now stabilizing, with players anticipating upcoming DLC and a Winter Update.

2025-12-02 | Metro: Someone finally managed to escape from Tarkov in Escape From Tarkov

Escape From Tarkov has officially launched its story campaign, allowing players to finally escape the titular city. On November 15, after eight years in open beta, streamer Tigz became the first player to complete the campaign, achieving this feat live on Twitch. Game director Nikita Buyanov acknowledged Tigz's accomplishment but noted he only reached one of four endings, with the best ending being extremely difficult to obtain.

2025-12-02 | PCGamesN: Streamer becomes the first person to actually Escape from Tarkov, and it only took them two and a half weeks

Streamer 'Tigz' has become the first player to successfully escape from Tarkov, achieving this milestone in just two and a half weeks after the game's 1.0 update launched on Steam. The escape involves reaching a ship and experiencing a dramatic cutscene with fighter jets and a nuclear explosion. This event confirms fan theories about the game's ending, while three other potential endings remain for players to discover.

2025-12-02 | PC Gamer: Escape From Tarkov player makes world-first escape from Tarkov

Tigz, a prominent Escape From Tarkov streamer, became the first player to successfully escape from Tarkov on December 1, just two weeks after the game's full release on November 15. This milestone was made possible by the introduction of a non-linear story campaign and end-game content in the latest update. Despite the game's notorious difficulty, Tigz's achievement highlights his extensive experience over the past eight years in beta and early access.

2025-12-02 | GamesRadar+: Escape From Tarkov streamer becomes first to escape from Tarkov: "You survived. But at what cost"

Streamer Tigz has become the first player to escape from Tarkov in the game Escape from Tarkov, achieving this feat shortly after the game's full launch and the introduction of a narrative-driven endgame in the 1.0 update. The escape involved reaching one of four possible endings, which was noted to come at a significant cost. Game director Nikita Buyanov announced a special reward for the first player to achieve the "best ending.

2025-12-03 | IGN: Someone Actually Just Escaped From Tarkov — and Now the Floodgates Are Open

Streamer Tigz has become the first player to escape from Tarkov, achieving this milestone after the game's 1.0 version launched last month, which introduced the final map, Terminal. Developer Nikita Buyanov acknowledged Tigz's accomplishment, noting the player received the "worst ending." Other players, including AlexPerch and Tsukinogi, have also been recognized for completing different storyline endings. Despite the achievement, the game has received mixed reviews since its release.

2025-12-03 | GameSpot: Escape From Tarkov Players Are Finally Escaping From Tarkov

Escape from Tarkov officially launched out of early access in November 2023, and streamer Tigz became the first player to successfully escape, a feat acknowledged by developer Battlestate Games. The escape process is costly, requiring $5 million per attempt, and features multiple endings. Another player, Tsukinogi, achieved the best possible ending. Players who bought the game pre-release must repurchase it, leading to backlash and an apology from Battlestate regarding access to the PvE mode.