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Tarkov ADS Animation Controversy Clarification and Full Summary of the Reserve Boss EventNikita has directly addressed the community's significant backlash regarding the recent ADS aiming animation changes in Tarkov. Alongside this, a new technical patch has been released, and an unprecedented event has begun on the Reserve map, featuring all bosses. A new event-exclusive quest line has also been added, offering players new enjoyment.
1. 🎮 Nikita Addresses ADS Animation Controversy
· Nikita stated that he is aware of the feedback regarding the ADS aiming animation changes.
· A new, improved version will be released and tested via the ETS (Early Test Server).
· The goal is to provide higher immersion, and they plan to balance this with the new changes.
· While ETS test results cannot be shared, positive outcomes are expected, similar to previous recoil system tests.
· A new, improved version will be released and tested via the ETS (Early Test Server).
· The goal is to provide higher immersion, and they plan to balance this with the new changes.
· While ETS test results cannot be shared, positive outcomes are expected, similar to previous recoil system tests.
00:26 - 01:26
1. 🎮 Nikita Addresses ADS Animation Controversy
· Nikita stated that he is aware of the feedback regarding the ADS aiming animation changes.
· A new, improved version will be released and tested via the ETS (Early Test Server).
· The goal is to provide higher immersion, and they plan to balance this with the new changes.
· While ETS test results cannot be shared, positive outcomes are expected, similar to previous recoil system tests.
· A new, improved version will be released and tested via the ETS (Early Test Server).
· The goal is to provide higher immersion, and they plan to balance this with the new changes.
· While ETS test results cannot be shared, positive outcomes are expected, similar to previous recoil system tests.
01:27 - 01:49
2. 🛠️ Latest Technical Patch Details
· The issue where character sideways movement accelerated when using specific key combinations (dubbed the 'ice skating' bug) has been fixed.
· An issue where the built-in armor icon was incorrectly displayed when viewing armor and rigs has been fixed.
· An issue where the built-in armor icon was incorrectly displayed when viewing armor and rigs has been fixed.
01:50 - 03:27
3. 🕵️ New Event Quest: Smuggler Cleanup Operation
· The new event is related to smuggling operations, and you can receive the quest 'Bulldogs Under the Rug' from Peacekeeper.
· To start this quest, you must complete the 'Fishing Gear' quest.
· The quest objective is to eliminate smugglers in all areas and secure evidence of their connection to Edward at the Smuggler Camp on Shoreline.
· Smugglers resemble Scavs wearing backpacks.
· The main spawn areas for smugglers are as follows:
· To start this quest, you must complete the 'Fishing Gear' quest.
· The quest objective is to eliminate smugglers in all areas and secure evidence of their connection to Edward at the Smuggler Camp on Shoreline.
· Smugglers resemble Scavs wearing backpacks.
· The main spawn areas for smugglers are as follows:
| Map | Details |
|---|---|
| Customs | Outside Concrete/Elbow, near Big Red |
| Interchange | Behind the power station, new camp on the map's outskirts |
| Lighthouse | Behind the water treatment plant, Blue Chalet |
| Shoreline | Smuggler Camp, power station building |
| Streets | Klimov Street, shopping mall, cinema |
| Woods | Behind the Scav bunker, sawmill area |
03:28 - 06:02
4. 💥 All Bosses Event on Reserve Map
· An event is currently underway on the Reserve map where all bosses (excluding Goons and Partisans) spawn with a 100% chance.
· Bosses spawn in specific areas but can pursue players and roam across the entire map.
· This event is chaotic but simultaneously offers great fun.
· Players with 6 Scav reputation can easily acquire player gear by avoiding bosses.
· Bosses still drop standard loot like good ammo; rare items like keycards were not mentioned.
· This event first appeared during the Christmas event at the end of 2021, bringing back a lot of nostalgia.
· Bosses spawn in specific areas but can pursue players and roam across the entire map.
| Boss | Main Spawn Area |
|---|---|
| Killa & Tagilla | K Building underground cage |
| Glukhar & Reshala | K Building |
| Shturman & Sanitar | Black Knight |
| Kaban & Kollontay | White Knight |
· This event is chaotic but simultaneously offers great fun.
· Players with 6 Scav reputation can easily acquire player gear by avoiding bosses.
· Bosses still drop standard loot like good ammo; rare items like keycards were not mentioned.
· This event first appeared during the Christmas event at the end of 2021, bringing back a lot of nostalgia.
06:21 - 07:41
5. 🎁 Event Rewards and Additional Information
· The event duration is not yet known, and there are currently no special achievement rewards for the quest line.
· The event focuses on the enjoyment of playing rather than rewards.
· Airdrops occur more frequently during the event, dropping Locked Weapon Crates.
· These weapon crates are needed for the quest line; approximately 13 crates may be required to complete all 5 quests.
· The quests themselves are not difficult, but collecting all the necessary weapon crates might be the most challenging part.
· The event focuses on the enjoyment of playing rather than rewards.
· Airdrops occur more frequently during the event, dropping Locked Weapon Crates.
· These weapon crates are needed for the quest line; approximately 13 crates may be required to complete all 5 quests.
· The quests themselves are not difficult, but collecting all the necessary weapon crates might be the most challenging part.