‘Tarkov is Made for Satisfaction, Not For Fun’, Battlestate Games Explains

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Escape from Tarkov is famous for being a brutally difficult game, but it can also be incredibly satisfying if you get a bit lucky. It practically created the ‘extraction shooter’ genre and has been recognized for years as one of the most challenging games out there.

We recently spoke with Nikita Buyanov, the studio head at Escape from Tarkov developer Battlestate Games. During our conversation, we discovered the team’s approach to creating emotional experiences for players – and surprisingly, it’s not focused on making the game simply fun.

You Don’t Play It For a Good Time

If you’re not familiar with Escape from Tarkov, it’s definitely worth checking out. It’s a leading ‘extraction shooter’ – a game that feels incredibly realistic, where a single shot can end your entire playthrough and make you lose all your gear.

Although it might sound intimidating, Escape from Tarkov is incredibly rewarding when you succeed. Winning feels fantastic, and every raid offers the chance to earn valuable loot.

There’s a definite element of chance involved, which explains the popularity of ‘extraction’ games. It all began with Escape from Tarkov, and it’s been successful ever since.

In a recent interview on Access Granted with Nikita Buyanov, we discovered how the Escape from Tarkov team thinks about the game’s emotional impact on players.

Players are craving a challenging and demanding game – something truly intellectual and emotionally impactful. They don’t just want simple entertainment; they want an experience that pushes them and isn’t afraid to be difficult.

Tarkov is made for satisfaction, not for fun. Not for enjoyment.

It either completely satisfies you or leaves you completely frustrated – there’s no in-between. It’s a love-it-or-hate-it kind of thing; you either fully embrace it or reject it entirely.

Honestly, it’s refreshing to see a developer just admit their game is brutally hard, even to the point where it might not always be enjoyable. But that’s the whole idea with Escape from Tarkov! That’s why it’s stayed so popular in the extraction shooter scene. They know exactly what kind of experience they’re going for, and they nail it, even if that gameplay loop sounds weird to some people.

You can watch the complete interview with Nikita on the TopMob app, which is now available for both Android and iOS devices. However, it’s only accessible to TopMob Premium members.

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2025-12-26 18:48