Mobile gamers around the world have been quick to label Arena Breakout as a clone of Tarkov. Some even see it as a copy of the popular extraction shooter released by Battlestate Games in 2016. While it is currently available on mobile devices, Tencent Games recently announced that a PC version, Arena Breakout: Infinite, will be coming to Steam later this year. At first glance, Arena Breakout: Infinite appears to offer everything that Escape from Tarkov does, but how does it truly differ?
In a sly remark by MoreFun Studios, the game’s developer, Arena Breakout was stated to “not be in a perpetual alpha state.” This seems to be a jab at Escape from Tarkov, which has been in beta since its release in 2016. Although there are plans to push Tarkov to a 1.0 state soon, that “soon” could still be a year or two away.
Arena Breakout: Infinite Set to Challenge Tarkov
Image Credit: MoreFun (via IGN)
Escape from Tarkov has its limitations – only available through Battlestate Games’ launcher, rampant cheating issues, and steep difficulty level. Arena Breakout: Infinite is expected to present a significant challenge to Tarkov in terms of competition. Here’s a snippet from Arena Breakout to give you a taste of what to expect:
‘In Arena Breakout: Infinite, step into the Dark Zone and become the most lethal mercenary in existence. Journey into the war-torn Kamona region as a skilled military operative, where risks lead to high rewards. Engage in combat arenas to secure valuable items and strike it rich… but be prepared to fight for survival.’
Arena Breakout offers extensive customization options and relies heavily on microtransactions as a free-to-play shooter. Even on mobile platforms, Arena Breakout boasts impressive visuals, but the screenshots of Arena Breakout: Infinite are truly astounding. As a free-to-play game on Steam, it could pose a serious challenge to the Russian-made Tarkov.
MoreFun’s statement on the upcoming release of Arena Breakout: Infinite emphasizes their commitment to delivering a tactical FPS on Steam that is accessible, content-rich, and free from common issues such as cheating and server problems that plague the genre.
Once again, Arena Breakout takes aim at Escape from Tarkov. Will this aggressive marketing strategy convince players to switch allegiances? Time will tell.
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