Escape from Tarkov console version to be announced in 2027, studio head tells Insider Gaming
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Insider Gaming reports Battlestate Games head Nikita Buyanov told the publication that a console version of Escape from Tarkov will reach a major milestone in 2027. The conversation followed Buyanov’s earlier comments that a console port was in progress and the studio was seeking a partner to facilitate it. The remark was made in the context of Tarkov’s first full year since its 1.0 release. Insider Gaming presents this as an exclusive report from its November 12, 2026 article.
- What happened: Insider Gaming reports that Nikita Buyanov, head of Battlestate Games, said the console version of Escape from Tarkov will hit a major milestone in 2027.
- Why it matters: Insider Gaming frames the announcement as a step toward bringing Escape from Tarkov—previously PC-only—to traditional consoles, which Battlestate Games has been pursuing and reportedly looking for a partner to facilitate.
- Context: Insider Gaming notes this comment follows Buyanov’s earlier statements after Tokyo Game Show 2025 that a console port was in the works and comes after Tarkov’s 1.0 reached its one-year mark; the report is presented as an exclusive by Insider Gaming on November 12, 2026.
- What next: Insider Gaming’s piece does not specify the exact nature of the 2027 milestone, release timing, platforms, or partner; those details are not confirmed in the report.
What changed
Insider Gaming reports that Nikita Buyanov, head of Battlestate Games, told the outlet the console version of Escape from Tarkov will reach a major milestone in 2027. The comment continued a line from Buyanov that the studio has been working on a console port and seeking a partner to assist with it.
Availability
The Insider Gaming article does not state specific platforms, a release date, or the identity of any partner; it only reports Buyanov’s statement about a 2027 milestone.
Timeline
- Tokyo Game Show 2025: Buyanov previously commented a console port was in the works (as referenced by Insider Gaming).
- November 12, 2026: Insider Gaming published its exclusive reporting that Buyanov said a 2027 milestone will occur.
Limits
Insider Gaming’s report does not confirm what the 2027 milestone entails (announcement, beta, partner signing, or release), nor does it provide concrete dates, platform names, or contractual details.