Escape From Tarkov: How to Find Extract (2024)

Escape from Tarkov (EFT) is a hyper-realistic first-person shooter (FPS), not just a run-and-gun FPS title. After your raids and looting are over, you need to extract to keep your stash. Without extracting, you’ll lose almost everything if you don’t have insurance.

If you’re wondering how you can reach the extraction point, we’re here to help. This guide will walk you through the necessary steps. We’ll even give you some handy tips so you can enjoy the game even more.

How to Find Extract in Escape From Tarkov?

If you don’t extract before the time runs out, you’ll lose your precious loot! You can check out the timer by pressing ‘’O’’ once. Pressing ‘’O’’ twice will bring up a list of extraction points.

1. When in a raid, you should press ‘’O’’ periodically to check how much time is left.
   
2. Press ‘’O’’ twice to bring up the extraction point list.
   
3. Choose the extraction point you wish to use or the ones you’re allowed to use.
   

How to Extract in Escape From Tarkov?

There are usually two types of extraction points, those with question marks and those without. The latter is rather easy to use. The points with question marks, on the other hand, are going to take some extra actions and conditions.

1. Find a convenient extraction point.
   
2. Travel there while fighting to stay alive.
   
3. Walk near the extraction point and wait for the timer to count down.
   
4. You’re safe, heal up and get ready for the next round.
   

Extraction points with question marks are random as to what requisites and conditions are required. Some are lost after another player uses them, and others require keys or other special items. Some points expire quickly, so you better hurry.

Vehicular extraction points are also found on occasion. They take time to extract from and cost some money. It’s up to you to decide if this is the right point to use.

You’re not the only one who wants to extract, however. Other PMCs and Scavs will make their way to easy or guaranteed extraction points. You’ll have to fight and stay alive before you can get out with your loot.

Always keep your guard up, look around you, and study the extraction points in offline sessions. You can find maps through websites that detail everything you need to know. Memorize the key details and you’ll find yourself traveling faster.

Alternatively, you can print a map out and place it beside you. Some of these maps have key details noted. Combine this with your knowledge.

How to Get Escape From Tarkov?

Currently, there aren’t any other ways to get Escape from Tarkov aside from downloading the official launcher. The game is currently in beta and won’t come to Steam or any other platforms like Epic Games anytime soon. You need to go to the original website to download the game.

1. Go to EscapeFromTarkov.com.
2. Select “Pre-order.”
3. Choose the edition you want to buy.
4. Pay the amount required.
5. Go to your profile page on the website.
6. Select “Install.”
7. Wait for the Battlestate Games Launcher to finish downloading.
8. Install the launcher.
9. Start the launcher and log in.
10. Download Escape from Tarkov through the launcher.
11. Wait for the download to finish.
12. Install and play.

Make sure you don’t delete the Battlestate Games Launcher after installing EFT. You won’t be able to access the game without the launcher. Assuming the installation process goes off without a hitch, you can start playing right away.

There are plans to eventually add Escape from Tarkov to Steam, but this will have to wait until an official release. It may even feature on consoles in the future.

How to Use Customs Map in Escape From Tarkov?

Customs are often touted as the best map for beginners to learn how to play the game. The spawn and extraction points are straightforward and there’s a lot of cover to help with movement. Since the best points of interest are near the center, new players and Scavs can stay alive without running into PMCs.

Let’s take a look at the points of interest of the Customs map:

• 3-Story Dorm Building
  

This building is important for some quests and also has the best loot on the map. Since it’s a dorm building, you’ll have to be prepared for a lot of close-quarters combat. The long corridors are good for mid-range fights, but you’ll get up close more often.

To fully explore this area, you’ll need some keys. Otherwise, you can be content picking up leftover loot.

Reshala, a boss, and his bodyguards spawn in this building. You can also find The Marked Room, third floor, and room 314.

• 2-Story Dorm Building
  

This is close to the 3-story building. It’s very similar and Reshala also spawns here. You’ll need the keys too.

• New Gas Station
  

Other than being a Reshala spawn, players can come here for some good loot. The loot can be keys, weapons, Bitcoin, and more. A lot of players converge here, so be prepared for a fight.

• Construction Site
  

Scavs spawn here often, so players with Scav-killing missions like visiting this location. It’s a decent vantage point but you might get spotted quickly in return. There’s not a lot of loot here, sadly.

• Customs Storage Area
  

This place is great for supplies but the overhead garages allow others to ambush you. Beginners should get some basic loot here to start with.

• Customs Area/Trainyward
  

This point of interest is where many players spawn, and you’ll need keys to explore it fully. It’s not the best place to linger. If you don’t have a quest here, it’s advised to leave quickly.

• Shipping Yard/Warehouses
  

This industrial area doesn’t have a lot of loot. PMCs do tend to spawn here, so you should be careful.

• Old Gas Station
  

This is often an extraction point, but NPC Scavs spawn here. There is not a lot of loot either.

• Smokestacks/Boiler
  

PMCs generally extract here, especially if you spawned Customs side. There’s usually a lot of loot nearby. If you manage to spawn here, consider yourself lucky.

Customs is a great map to start learning the game. When you’re more confident you can run raids on the other maps.

How to Extract as a Scav in Escape From Tarkov?

There isn’t much of a difference when it comes to extracting as a Scav. The main difference is the different extraction points from PMCs. You can press ‘’O’’ to check the points and then plan your journey there.

Scavs tend to have more options when it comes to extracting. Check your map to see what’s the best one to take. Note that the different spawn locations and times will require to change your approach every time.

Additional FAQs

How Do You Win in Escape From Tarkov?

As long as you escape alive and have some loot, you’re a winner. You need to pick the best spots to loot and try to avoid combat where possible. If you have no choice but to hide, you’ll have to land all your shots.

Heal up when you have a moment and make sure you don’t have any status effects on your character. When you’re running a PMC raid, try not to bring too much valuable gear with you. Instead, you can take your Scav gear with you should you manage to extract from the raid.

Strategize, familiarize yourself with the map, and you’ll find yourself more successful. Always find the best extraction point to escape with. If you’re near an optional extraction point, you can go and try extracting.

Upgrade your hideout if you have the funds. You can get back into the fight fully healed and equipped with better gear.

How Do You Extract in Old Gas Stations?

Make your way there and stand in the extraction zone. Make sure you’re inside or the timer won’t appear. Once the countdown is over, you’ve successfully extracted from the raid.

How Do Extraction Points Work?

You can either stand still and wait for the timer to countdown or fulfill any requirements. Check your map and you’ll know what conditions to complete before extracting in certain points. Vehicular extractions points will require some money and time before you can leave.

What Is Extraction?

Extraction is when you leave the map before the time for the raid runs out. You need to travel to an extraction point. If you fail to do so, you won’t be able to keep your loot.

Run or Die

All Escape from Tarkov players must know how to extract. Now that you know how to do it, you can start looting. The more loot you have, the better your playing experience will be.

What’s your favorite map to play in Escape of Tarkov? Have you been lucky playing Customs before? Let us know in the comments section below.