Complete the quest chain required to unlock Ref
Reach the required trader level or progression milestone tied to Ref
Finish the prerequisite Arena-related tasks, if applicable
Sync...
Open Escape from Tarkov
Go to the main menu
Open the PVE mode
Open the character/profile settings
Select the wipe/reset option
Confirm the wipe/reset
Restart the game if prompted
Complete the required Reserve-related questline or progression unlock in your profile
Reach the required trader level or account progression tied to the map unlock
Purchase the...
Reach the required account level for Reserve
Complete the prerequisite quests that unlock Reserve
Check the current version’s map access requirements
Purchase the necessary edition or access...
Reach level 15
Unlock Ragman by progressing to the required trader level
Complete prerequisite quests from other traders if required
Increase your reputation with Ragman
Check Ragman’s quest...
Unlock the Flea Market by reaching level 15
Learn current item prices using the in-game market and third-party price trackers
Buy low from traders, raids, or...
Close background apps before launching the game
Set Windows power plan to High performance
Enable XMP or EXPO in BIOS for rated RAM speed
Make sure RAM...
Open the Escape from Tarkov launcher
Log in to your account if needed
Open the game settings or installation options
Select the uninstall or remove option
Confirm the...
Reach level 20
Complete the prerequisite Jaeger quests up to The Huntsman Path - Secured Perimeter
Unlock Jaeger by completing Introduction from Mechanic
Accept The Huntsman Path...
Go to the Traders menu
Select Ragman or Therapist
Click the dialogue or task-related options
Read their available messages and quest requirements
Complete any required tasks or item...
Close all unnecessary background apps
Disable overlays from Discord, Steam, GeForce Experience, Xbox Game Bar, and similar apps
Set Escape from Tarkov to fullscreen or borderless...
Purchase from Prapor when available
Check Prapor’s barter offers regularly
Loot it from ammo boxes and weapon crates
Find it in technical supply crates
Search military loot spawns...
Open Escape from Tarkov
Go to your in-game mail/messages
Find the transfer message from the transfer service
Open the message
Click Claim or Receive
Move the items to your...
Increase in-game texture quality
Set anisotropic filtering to 16x
Disable or lower DLSS if scopes look smeared
Disable motion blur
Turn off chromatic aberration
Turn off film grain
Turn off...
