This mall itself is split into five parts: Instead of happy shoppers and amazing discounts, this mall is packed with pain and suffering… oh and also a crate load of loot.

The map consists of the outside areas, such as a large parking lot, the Power Station, a few separate car parks, and then slap-bang in the middle of the map is the ULTRA Mall.Īh, but this… this is no ordinary shopping mall. One of the reasons that Interchange can be a great learning ground for new players is due to its simple set out and linear left to right, spawn-to-extract. But with great risk, comes great reward as Interchange has some of the best, most accessible loot in the whole game. Even seasoned pros sometimes need to have a quick glance to make sure they know where they are, and where their extracts are.įans of Escape From Tarkov may be surprised to see Interchange listed as a good map for beginners, and I’ll admit it can be a tough map due to the sheer number of kitted-out PMCs that love to do an Interchange loot run. Quick Pro-Tip: When you’re starting out, it’s always a good idea to have the map layout up on either a second screen or your phone. We’ll talk about the prime areas of each map, some pro tips, and what keys you should bring with you to unlock the rarest loot Tarkov has to offer. That’s why we’re going to focus on which three maps in Escape From Tarkov you should commit to learning first to help get you looted and booted.

There are an infinite number of ways to approach and play the game, but most newcomers tend to find the best way to get started is to pick a map, learn it inside out, then move on to another one and do the same. Because I’m here to help guide you through your first few adventures in this harsh, unforgiving game That’s right kids, you’ll have to find your own way around here.īut don’t fear! (Well… maybe fear a little bit). One of the hardest aspects of Escape From Tarkov is the lack of a mini-map. It’s a hard fought battle of hunger, thirst, injury and potential (almost certain) death as you make your way across a crowded map to ExFil, and to glory. A world where murderous AI Scavs roam free and real-life player PMCs are baying for your blood. Your first steps into the brutal world of Escape From Tarkov can be daunting.

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