Previously exclusive to the Battlestate Games Launcher, an Escape from Tarkov Steam release would be ideal for fans of the extraction battle royale game seeking an alternate, Valve-based option for booting Tarkov up. It’s true. Escape from Tarkov now has a Steam listing. But the world is an unfair and cruel place, and we can now regrettably confirm that Escape from Tarkov Steam is a fake. Don’t be caught out.

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