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Most Escape From Tarkov players like myself has patiently waited months for the next wipe/update. Luckily, players no longer have to wait as update 13.5 adds tons of new content, such as weapons and a new boss. Here’s everything you need to know about update 13.5 for Escape From Tarkov.
Everything coming in Latest Wipe Escape From Tarkov Patch Notes 13.5
Patch 13.5 for Escape From Tarkov adds new weapons, a new boss, and a map expansion. Here’s a short list of all the significant features in Patch 13.5:
- New Boss Kaban
- New Weapons
- New ammo types
- New Gun Stand Hideout addon
- New Kit system
Beyond content and addons, Patch 13.5 added a hefty amount of bug fixes and balancing changes to the game. Visit the official patch notes for more details on all bug and balancing changes in Patch 13.5.
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Everything you need to know about Escape from Tarkov Patch 13.5 Kaban Boss
Kaban is a new boss who roams the area of the car repair shop on the Streets of Tarkov map. Kaban also packs a heavy machine gun along with body armor. Kaban’s car shop is also heavily fortified with snipers and mines. On top of heavy defenses, Tarkov’s Kaban boss also commands an army of scavs that rush to his aid when under attack.
All Escape from Tarkov Patch 13.5 weapons and ammo
Patch 13.5 adds several new weapons/ammo types that players can loot in-game and buy. The following are all of the weapons added with Patch 13.5:
- SVT-40 rifle.
- AVT-40 rifle.
- AK-12 assault rifle.
- PKM light machine gun.
- PKP light machine gun.
- Ryzhy’s sawed-off.
You can also loot and buy several new ammo types similar to these new weapons in Escape From Tarkov. Here’s the full list of all new ammo types added:
- 9x19mm FMJ M882
- 7.62x39mm FMJ
- 7.62x54mm R SP BT
- 7.62x54mm R HP BT
- 300 Blackout CBJ
- 7.62x54mm R FMJ
- 7.62x39mm SP
- 4.6x30mm JSP SX
- 12/70 Piranha
- 7.62x39mm PP gzh
- 7.62x54mm R SP BT
New Patch 13.5 Kit system in Escape From Tarkov explained
A significant feature added with Tarkov’s 13.5 updates is the ability to create custom kits. Custom kits are gear loadouts players can set to equip their characters quickly. Kits will take items from the player’s stash that fit the loadout. If players do not have everything for their kit, they can buy all the missing items from merchants and the market.
What is the Gun Stand in Escape From Tarkov Patch 13.5?
The Gun Stand is a new Hideout module that allows users to store a certain amount of weapons depending on the level of the Gun Stand.
- Level 1 – 108 slots.
- Level 2 – 132 slots.
- Level 3 – 182 slots.
When does Escape From Tarkov Wipe?
Wipes in Escape From Tarkov tend to happen in a period of five to six months. The latest wipe occurred on August 10, 2023.
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