The Prepare for Escape Edition is one of the most valuable upgrades available for Escape from Tarkov players who want long-term quality-of-life improvements and a smoother early game. While the Standard Edition gives you everything needed to start raiding, the Prepare for Escape Edition reshapes the first 50–100 hours of your progression through stash space, starting gear, and most importantly, trader loyalty advantages.
What the Prepare for Escape Edition Includes
The bundle is designed as an upgrade path for players who have already experienced Tarkov’s early wipe struggles and want a more efficient start. Here’s what you receive when upgrading to Prepare for Escape.
| Feature | Standard Edition | Left Behind Bundle | Prepare for Escape Bundle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Copy of the Game | Included | Included | Included |
| Secure Container | Alpha (2×2 cells) | Alpha (2×2 cells) | Beta (3×2 cells) |
| Stash Size | 10×30 | 10×40 | 10×50 |
| Starting Gear & Skills | Basic starter loadout | Expanded Left Behind starting kit | Prepare for Escape starting gear package |
| Trader Standing Bonus | None | None | Early loyalty bonus for all traders |
| Additional Equipment | Provided | Provided | Provided |
1. Secure Container Beta (3×2 Cells)
The secure container is one of the most important items in Tarkov because anything inside it is protected even if you die.
The Prepare for Escape upgrade gives you the Beta Container, offering 3×2 slots, a noticeable improvement over the 2×2 standard container.
This extra room allows you to protect valuables such as rare keys, quest items, injectors, weapon parts, or high-value barter items without risking them in raid.
2. Expanded Stash Size (10×50)
Inventory management is a constant challenge in Tarkov. The upgrade increases your stash to 10×50, giving you significantly more room than the Standard and Left Behind editions.
More space means:
- Less time spent sorting and selling gear
- The ability to stockpile ammunition and meds
- Room to hold multiple loadouts early in the wipe
- More flexibility for hideout progression
For players who enjoy looting everything possible in early raids, this upgrade is a high-impact quality-of-life improvement.
3. Prepare for Escape Gear and Skills Set
You begin the game with a stronger starting equipment package compared to the Standard Edition. This gear set includes additional early weapons, ammo, backpacks, and essential survival items, giving you a safer early progression window.
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The included early skills also provide more breathing room during your first raids, especially if you’re learning Tarkov’s punishing survival mechanics.
4. Initial Trader Loyalty Bonus
This is arguably the most impactful perk of the edition. From the start, all traders begin with an increased standing, allowing you to reach higher trader levels faster.
This means earlier access to:
- Better preset weapons
- High-tier ammunition
- Key weapon attachments
- More med supplies
- Armor upgrades
- Advanced barter deals
Because trader progression normally takes time, this boost lets you build viable kits earlier in the wipe and reduces the grind between tasks.
5. Digital Copy + Additional Equipment
The Prepare for Escape Edition includes the base game and previous bundle upgrades such as Left Behind’s gear, giving you a much more complete starting setup.
Is the Prepare for Escape Edition Worth It?
Choose It If You:
- Want a smoother early progression
- Value stash space and organization
- Prefer consistent loot protection
- Want faster access to trader gear
- Play multiple wipes per year
Skip It If You:
- Prefer playing Tarkov in its raw, unforgiving form
- Are unsure how long you’ll play
- Do not care about stash management or early-game difficulty
For most returning players or dedicated fans, the Prepare for Escape Edition is a meaningful upgrade that pays off over the course of a wipe. Play Now!
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