It can be frustrating if you want to play Escape from Tarkov over the weekend and get a connection or a server error. But knowing whether the issue is with your connection or the server can help you find a faster resolution and save you hours of troubleshooting. Over the past few months, the EFT servers have been a mess due to the constant maintenance and downtime, but it’s all for the best. We update this post regularly to reflect the current status of the server.
Report Issues with Escape from Tarkov
A large number of reports usually means that the servers are down. The vote is reset every few hours to reflect the current server status. The Baseline Reports are 3. Reports exceeding the baseline by a great margin indicate an issue with the servers.
Escape from Tarkov Maintenance Details
The Escape from Tarkov servers appear to be unstable at the moment. Many players are reporting issues with the game.
21 November
The Escape from Tarkov servers are scheduled for maintenance on 21 November, starting at 07:00 AM GMT / 02:00 AM EST. The servers will remain down for 6 hours.
Server Live Time in Major Cities
| Time Zone | Offset from GMT | Local Time | Notable City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) | UTC+0 | 21 November 01:00 PM | London |
| Central European Time (CET) | UTC+1 | 21 November 02:00 PM | Berlin |
| Eastern European Time (EET) | UTC+2 | 21 November 03:00 PM | Athens |
| Moscow Standard Time (MSK) | UTC+3 | 21 November 04:00 PM | Moscow |
| Gulf Standard Time (GST) | UTC+4 | 21 November 05:00 PM | Dubai |
| India Standard Time (IST) | UTC+5:30 | 21 November 06:30 PM | New Delhi |
| Bangladesh Standard Time (BST) | UTC+6 | 21 November 07:00 PM | Dhaka |
| Indochina Time (ICT) | UTC+7 | 21 November 08:00 PM | Bangkok |
| China Standard Time (CST) | UTC+8 | 21 November 09:00 PM | Beijing |
| Japan Standard Time (JST) | UTC+9 | 21 November 10:00 PM | Tokyo |
| Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) | UTC+11 | 21 November 12:00 AM (22 Nov) | Sydney |
| New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT) | UTC+13 | 21 November 02:00 AM (22 Nov) | Wellington |
| Atlantic Standard Time (AST) | UTC-4 | 21 November 09:00 AM | Halifax |
| Eastern Standard Time (EST) | UTC-5 | 21 November 08:00 AM | New York |
| Central Standard Time (CST) | UTC-6 | 21 November 07:00 AM | Chicago |
| Mountain Standard Time (MST) | UTC-7 | 21 November 06:00 AM | Denver |
| Pacific Standard Time (PST) | UTC-8 | 21 November 05:00 AM | Los Angeles |
31 October
The EFT servers are scheduled to go down today for extended maintenance to update them with patch 0.15.5.0. The maintenance will start on October 31 at 7:00 AM GMT / 3:00 AM EDT. The servers are estimated to be down for 8 hours but may be prolonged. If the maintenance is extended, you can find the details here ASAP.
26 September
Update: Maintenance is complete.
Escape from Tarkov servers are undergoing maintenance for the rollout of patch 0.15.2.0. They will be down for 5 hours. Check the countdown below for when they will be back online.
Update 06:10 AM PDT – “The patch installation has been extended.”
Update 04 September: Yes, the EFT servers are down, and players are experiencing server connectivity, login, inability to access the game, and the EFT website errors. There is no planned maintenance, which suggests a major outage in the EFT service. We will update here once we hear from the developers.
Over the past 24 hours, there has been a major service outage, with the majority of users reporting server connection issues and related errors. The devs have not responded to the outage. The issue with the server is still not resolved, as several players are still getting errors. More will be updated here when the information is available.
Update 18 July 2024: The server will be down for maintenance on 18 July at 10AM BST/5AM EDT. The downtime will last 3 hours but may be extended.
Update 10 July 2024: The installation of patch 0.14.9.6 is in progress and the server are down. The process will take approximately 5 hours but may be extended if required. The game will not be accessible during this period.
No planned maintenance is in progress.
However, users are getting backend errors. Many users are getting the error, which suggests an issue with the servers. Try playing the game after an hour.
Issues Faced by Players
When the server is experiencing issues, the users can run into various problems with the game, resulting in error codes. Some of the common ones are:
- Backend Error HTTP1.1 504 Gateway Timeout: There is a service outage if you get this error when trying to play the game or access the website.
- Server Connection Issues: Ensure that you have installed the latest update for the game and the server is not under maintenance. Check your internet connection is fine. Reboot or hard reset the modem or router.
How to Check EFT Server Status
There are many ways to verify the EFT server status, but we first suggest you follow our X handle, where we update the server status regularly. You can also visit the Official Status website for EFT, where the devs share planned maintenance and the current server status, but the official source does not report server glitches and unplanned outages. You can also visit Reddit to see if other players have the same problem, and if many users have the same issue, it’s likely a server problem.
Fix Escape from Tarkov Server and Backend Errors
If the server is not to blame, then the problem is on your end, and you need to fix it to play the game. We have listed several basic fixes that usually work to resolve most connection issues. Here are the fixes you can try.
- Reboot the PC or console and try to play the game.
- Clear the console cache and then attempt to play the game.
- Reset the router and reboot the device.
- Try playing on the mobile internet or another ISP.
- Play another online game and then switch back to EFT
- Try playing after a few hours.
