The third season of Escape from Tarkov: Arena, Morbus Imperium, launches alongside a free battle pass and an updated BlastGang mode that mirrors Counter-Strike 2, featuring in-round store purchases.

A new Twitch Drops campaign runs during the launch period, rewarding viewers with Lega Medals, weapon and valuable cases, EFT: Arena containers, in-game currency, and battle pass points.

Nikita Buyanov urged players to try the game by sharing a direct link to the development team’s announcement.

Escape from Tarkov: Arena offers a free weekend promotion, running through September 27, 2026, with progress saved if players choose to purchase the game later.

During the free weekend, EFT: Arena is free to play from September 24 to September 27, and progress remains saveable upon later purchase.

Promotion materials and distribution are coordinated by Battlestate Games and published on the official Tarkov website.

Season 3 also brings an enhanced progression system, a reworked Ref trader lineup, and two new locations—Lab Replica and The Lab Tactical Map—with 56 points of interest and hidden areas offering extra rewards.

Community events accompany the free weekend, including official Twitch streams, tournaments, and broadcasts on BSG’s channel to showcase new features.

Discounts are available on the standard edition of EFT: Arena and additional content during the promotion period.

During the free weekend, discounts reach up to 20% on EFT: Arena editions and maps, with an additional 15–20% off on related items, plus ongoing Twitch Drops for in-game rewards.

Season 3 introduces a new Battle Pass with over 60 rewards and adds the DevTac Ronin modular helmet to the equipment list.

Overall, Season 3 brings substantial changes to BlastGang, where players begin with a shared preset and must buy gear each round, replacing traditional classes.