Obviously, it depends on your budget.
The first thing to know is that you can always upgrade from a lower edition to a better one.
Since Escpe form Tarkov is a peculiar game that is either hated or loved, the usual advice is to buy the base version first and then upgrade later if you find yourself enjoying the experience and plan to dedicate time to it.
Back in the day, I bought the base version, and I loved the game so much that after two weeks I upgraded to the Edge of Darkness edition, which unfortunately is no longer available. It used to cost 150 USD—a lot—but I never regretted the investment. Now that I have accumulated more than 3,000 hours of gameplay, even less so. It was definitely worth it.
The Unheard Edition at 250 USD is quite expensive, and many players did not purchase it (and criticize those who do) because when it was released, there was controversy due to Battlestate Games’ unfair behavior (partially fixed, but never forgotten by the community). However, if you absolutely love the game and think you’ll accumulate thousands of hours of gameplay, it might be worth it.
After all, how many games offer such great longevity?
And how much does a typical "normal" game cost, offering at most 50-100 hours of gameplay?
Just do the math…
Additionally, the Unheard Edition includes the PvE mode and Escape from Tarkov: Arena, whereas in other editions, these modes must be purchased separately (costing 20 USD and 35 USD, respectively).
The Unheard Edition also provides other advantages in terms of starting equipment, trader reputation, stash size, and more.
I want to be clear—I’m not pushing you to buy the Unheard Edition. I’m just providing some food for thought and information to help you make an informed decision. As I previously mentioned, the great thing about EFT editions is that you can always upgrade later. You can start with the basic version and invest more as you grow to enjoy the game. By playing you will also understand better the advantages each edition gives you and how valuable and useful they are.
I recommend visiting the official EFT website to check the exact differences between the various editions and decide which one suits you best.
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