Summary
It’s often said that snitches get stitches. And while that may be true at the schoolyard, thanks to overzealous bullies, it certainly isn’t true in the online world. As it turns out, being a snitch can be a lucrative endeavor, particularly if you’re anEscape From Tarkovplayer. That’s because studio Battlestate Games is paying gamers to report in-game cheaters.
As part of Patch 0.14.95, which was released on Thursday, players can receive in-game currency for successfully reporting in-game problem causers. And that payment will be combined for multiple successful reports. The official wording is as follows:
It Pays To Be A Snitch
While it is currently unknown just how much Battlestate Games is paying players. Of course, there were always good Samiritan type players who would do so without a reward, but it’s a significant enough move that everyone will be involved. And just as important is the fact that the report must be successful, so no rage reporting after a loss.
That said, while it’s an incredible idea on the part of Battlestate Games, it actually isn’t the first time that a game developer has offered a reward to combat those bringing down the game. That’s because way back in the day,League of Legendshad theTribunal system, which had players acting as the jury for their peers against violators. Those who participated received Influence Points, a now defunct currency.
Still, even if it isn’t a wholly new approach to those who make the experience less fun for others, it’s a non-invasive one either way. Earlier this year,Riot introduced its Vanguard software in order to stay ahead of “scripters, bots, and bot-leveled accounts.“It’s a client and kernel mode driver that must be active in order to play League of Legends. While Riot ensures it was created with data privacy in mind, it still is a major level of intrusion used to stop bad actors.
In other words, while all the old adage of snitches getting stitches may not apply to Tarkov, it’s at least a step in the right direction in keeping the game fun. And certainly one that doesn’t involve extraneous software, either. We’ll call that a win.
