Escape from Tarkov is quite a painful first-person multiplayer experience. Death comes quickly in this game, but it's still not as scary as occasional server issues. Nothing more difficult than trying to log into a game and not being able to do so.
If you're wondering where to check to see if any connection issues you're having is affecting other people, this article will go through a few steps you should check out. We'll also show you how to check your connection times and ping servers quickly.
To check the server match time and ping, follow the steps below:
- Open the BattleState game launcher
- Click on Change Server, above where the launcher tells you your game edition
- A list will open that will show you all available servers, their match time, and the ping to your location.
Match times will tell you how long the average match is taking on the server, giving you an idea of its population, while the ping shows how fast information is being sent between the PC and your server. Ideally, you want to find a good combination of low adaptation time and low ping for the best experience. This will ensure that you find matches quickly and have the best possible gaming experience while playing.
Unfortunately, other than trying to connect or checking if this list is active, there is no other way to see the status of the server. If you want to be notified of server outages or connectivity issues, it's a good idea to follow the official Battlestate Games Twitter account instructions. You can also use a service like Descent Detector to see if there have been other user-generated reports of the service outage.
Battlestate Games has said that they will make the API for the game public, which will allow people to develop all kinds of ways to check server status and other critical information on the server.
