Bring light
Use NVGs or a reliable flashlight. Low visibility changes fight tempo and makes audio/positioning more important.
Live Event Guide · July 2026
Tarkov Blackout Event Guide
Blackout changes Labs into a low-visibility event raid. Bring light, plan extracts, and assume AI pressure is higher than a normal Labs run.
Plan extracts early
Event extract rules can differ from normal Labs. Confirm the active panels and available routes before committing deep into the map.
Expect Black Division
Black Division soldiers and Wedge-related pressure make budget kits risky. Prioritize ammo that handles armored AI.
Fast prep checklist
- Labs access keycard or event-specific access route.
- NVG or flashlight, plus backup meds.
- Ammo with reliable armor penetration.
- Known extract route before looting locked rooms.
- Check key and event item prices before selling drops.
Use AmmoLab for ammo checks and Item Prices for event loot value. For other update content, read the Icebreaker guide and Expansion Hub guide.