21.02.25 - New Technical Update Installed (DLSS 4 preset K selection available!)

Battlestate Games has just released yet another technical update for Escape from Tarkov—the fourth in just a week! It’s clear that they are putting all their efforts into fixing bugs and improving optimization.

Many players remain skeptical about whether this marks a real turning point for BSG, but I choose to be optimistic. (No, I'm not a true believer—I just prefer hope over catastrophism, or worse, conspiracy thinking.) I genuinely believe they are doing everything possible to address as many issues as they can in the shortest time.

I’m well aware of EFT’s past—the monumental mistakes made by BSG (e.g., the Unheard Edition), and the many bugs and issues that have remained unfixed despite eight years of development and testing. Even so, so far, the facts support this perspective, and I hope I won’t be proven wrong.

The most significant changes in this update—further fueling my optimism—is the revision of DLSS 4 model presets. If you've been following recent developments, you might recall that when BSG first introduced DLSS 4 support, they made the baffling decision to implement preset D—an outdated model based on CNN technology—instead of the more advanced preset K, which utilizes a Transformer-based model for superior performance and image quality. This choice left many players frustrated, especially considering how much of a difference preset K makes in terms of clarity and stability.

Now, with this latest patch, players can finally select the correct preset from within the Game Settings without resorting to external tweaks. Given the community’s vocal criticism and the workarounds some had been using to force preset K, it’s great to see that BSG has addressed this oversight. Let’s hope this responsiveness extends to other long-standing issues as well.

Here are the patch notes:

● Updated the NVIDIA DLSS 4 Model Presets;

If you have previously changed the DLSS Model Preset for Escape from Tarkov via the NVIDIA App and are having trouble switching presets via in-game settings, please follow the steps below:

• Start Escape from Tarkov and enable DLSS in any mode;

• Launch the NVIDIA App;

  • In DLSS Model Presets, select and apply any preset;

  • Restart NVIDIA App and set the DLSS Model Preset selection to default;

• Restart Escape from Tarkov.

  
  

● Added an option to disable volumetric lighting in graphics settings.

Disabling it will improve game client performance on all locations for players with low-end PCs. Volumetric lighting is enabled by default.

● Fixed the cause of hand freeze after fixing weapon malfunctions in certain cases;

● Fixed the inability to search certain containers in a raid;

● Fixed the sped up AI footstep sounds in certain cases;

● Fixed the money splitting into separate stacks when selling multiple items to traders;

● Fixed the ability to take two BTR Driver tasks at the same time;

● Fixed the ability to move your own PMC dog tag into a container;

● Fixed the cause of bullet damage not registering to ballistic plates in certain cases;

● Fixed the ability to remove the NSV Utyos machine gun from a stationary position;

● Fixed the missing first-person fold/unfold animations for Kedr/Klin SMGs;

● Fixed the missing sound of the BTR door closing on the first entry;

● Fixed the display of items available for display and customization in Hideout;

● Fixed the cause of hand freeze when interacting with underbarrel grenade launchers at the Shooting Range;

● Fixed the missing third-person animation for switching between sights;

● Fixed the ability to change character clothing when viewing the killer's profile on the raid end screen;

● Fixed the freezing Sako TRG M10 8-round magazines in inventory;

● Fixed the ability to kick-breach doors while prone;

● Fixed the display of a dead PMC's dog tag level in a raid.