Added sun shadows...
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Added Entity shader

GPU tracer effects instead of laggy projectiles

Ultra optimization algorithm for custom models (Interchange is playable!)

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Fixed muzzle flare shader bugs

Added shader pass for sun/moon

Reduced indoor audio effect

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Hotfix for shader explosions with uniform uploads.

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Fixed some rendering bugs with rotated textures
Added better client-side hit feedback with custom model collisions (smoke + spark)
Fixed spring textures on AK
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Added hot barrel effect when accumulating shots over time
Added shader pass for smoke effects
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Added shader passes for many render contexts. Experience vignette when suppressed, muzzle flares heat distortion, and much more like custom color grading never seen before in Minecraft...

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Optics update... again!
New shader passes for scopes with full GPU butter smoothness even for low end PCs.
Scopes and iron sights all normalized... Enjoy maximum consistency in this update.
And as a team we learned more about rendering so if we do update to Vulkan it won't be the end of the world.
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FULL BEDROCK ANIMATION SUPPORT!!
Take dust cover off and see the springs move!
Added new hideout modules, map decor, and much more.
Go level up that kitchen, intel center, rest space, and medical station!
There may be some bedrock animations that are complex and stacked that require more code which will be done in the future.

Melee combat system overhaul.
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Adjusted weapon recoils.
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Adjusted first person rendering!
Body now renders in first person with armor and backpack, legs and arms depending on what items you have out.
Guns now dynamically raise or lower based on the receiver.
Sprint, ADS, and reloading all seamlessly operate together now.
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Fully reworked collimated sight system

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Added RAGDOLL BODIES!!
One of the biggest updates yet!
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Increased immersion: Disabled legacy armor, hearts, food, locator bar, xp bar. Use the limb HUD to see your actual HP. You may die if Head or Thorax goes to 0 so the hearts really weren't useful anyways.
Solid collisions for client, server side now enforces anticheat.
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Client side collisions! No longer will you lag into the custom models. There may be some chonkage if models are highly rotated.

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Adjusted limb HUD and added new building materials!

New 1v1 Duel Arena

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Added limb status overlay in HUD!

Tarkraft Settings button (top left in Options screen) contains MANY new settings to configure the HUD.

Choose HUD color/monochrome, % HP limbs stay visible, HUD fade time, limb fade time.

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Added 30+ new electronic items! Fight over them on the server!

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Added Item Inspection with key mappin "Left Alt"

Click and drag to rotate the item in the inspection view.

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Adjusted scope recoil for the 4000th time, easily correct the direction of firing.

Fixed AK-74M scope renders

Added lurch when starting to sprint (WIP for new movement system)

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Added Keybind 'K' to open new SECURE Container!

You can now store items like keys, meds, or rarities to safely exit raid with even if you die.

Flea Market has been reenabled!

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Improved immersion entering raid.
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Added more hideout modules and decor!

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Enhanced arena immersion.

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Added "ENTER RAID" button in menu screen for ease of access.

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Scopes fully GPU now! So sorry for the laggy mess copying pixels before. The zoom level does not hurt ADS so much either.
Fixed UMP-9 scopes
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3D LONG RANGE AUDIO RESOLUTION (A* LORAR)

Sounds converted to MONO!!! Why??? Well the positioned sound instances in Minecraft require Mono sounds in order to spatialize. Remember before you heard gunshots always in 2 ears because of stereo? Well now things are properly spatialized. Also I reduced amplitude from 1.0 to 0.75 and adjusted the sound profiles on the server so it is wayy better 3D audio. Cheers!

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Fixed spatial sounds!

Hear scavs and looting spatially in the world around you. Long range sounds use acoustic audio pathfinding and raytracing! I made all this code so it takes a while to debug what otherwise seems like it should have been fixed by now. Thanks for your patience and sticking with Tarkraft!

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Fixed third-person gun punching/swinging

Improved weapon handling animations

Minor visual polish for Tarkraft weapons

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Urgent fix... Backpacks and back weapons now rendering!

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Arms now feel more natural with guns and items.
Fixed awkward arm positions in certain situations.
Small visual tweaks for smoother gameplay.

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Added new hit effects for mortars and armor hits

Server side improvements

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Updated to Maxstuff gun assets! Over 20 guns now feature Max’s legendary CC 4.0 models. Complete gun system revamp—servers run blazing fast even with 16M+ attachment combos. 1000+ PIP scope combinations now perfectly aligned thanks to Tarkraft Technologies!

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Tweaked recoil, muzzle flares, and lighting.

New audio resolver keeps track down to the nanosecond.

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Added DYNAMIC LIGHTING! Get up close and watch objects brighten as you approach! Muzzle flares now use frame-based dynamic lighting too—spot enemies from far away and use that information to your advantage!

⚠️ Flashing Light Warning

This update introduces dynamic muzzle flare and radius lighting effects. Players sensitive to light flashes or rapid changes in brightness should exercise caution. The effects are designed to stay within Minecraft's standard light limits and do not exceed ~40Hz, but some scenes may still appear intense. Please play safely and take breaks if needed.

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Fixed tracer rounds lighting and culling issues! All weapons now have tracers to see where bullets are flying in place of sparks on the custo models! It takes a lot to put sparks realistically on the models rendered in the world... Cheers to everyone supporting Escape From Tarkraft!

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Added custom movement intent so you can now move around on the custom models in the world! We have broken free from Minecraft blocks!

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Fixed backwards textures from converting to 1.21.11

Still working on Iris integration! We soon will have shader-rendered worlds rendering inside optics.

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Updated to the latest version of Minecraft! We now use Mojang official mappings so the code is going to be insanely easy to update from now on! Rendering is smoother and more direct using GPU blit() calls!

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Client-side full-auto guns now match their true RPM! 🎯

Server-side still runs at 20 TPS, but don’t worry—smooth, high-FPS firing is finally here.

Ever wondered how AAA games like Tarkov: Arena manage 20 TPS servers with 60–240 FPS clients? Now you’ll see it in action!

Enjoy silky-smooth shooting—finally.

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HUD now more immersive by fading off screen after a few seconds when not in inventory screens. This will expand your effective FOV!

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Fixed statue size and added new supporter cosmetic upgrades to the store! Check out the revamped shop!
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Fixed bleeding overlay bug with FOV

Added small UI improvements like crosshair pixel

Sounds now have IDs so players can hear their buddies looting even if they stop

Spatial sounds corrected yaw

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Added tracer rounds! Everyone in the raid will see your tracers and you will see Killa's red tracers shortly before you die!

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Fixed scopes being too dark

Added new scavenger sounds

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Tweaked echo and reverb sounds
Indoor / outdoor filtering
NEW RECOIL!!! Jolts to the impulse set by the server.

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Added reverb/echo using sound pathfinding (A* / raytracing)

Rewrote recoil system entirely. Server side impulses are sent to client and client adjusts accordingly.
ADS sensitivity adjusted + smoothing
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The most realistic gun mod out there? Escape From Tarkraft. The server plugin + mod make a great experience.

Adjusted ADS sensitivity, no more overweight status when not zoomed.
Prevented scrolling through hotbar while zoomed -- server does this already, client was glitching out. Now it's smooth.
Adjusted a lot server side! Scav inaccuracy and lore.
Lots of quick small updates this week!

Added settings screen for Tarkraft

Added setting for ADS toggle/hold

Server side removed ADS cooldown

Server + Client sync ADS using custom packet

Sensitivity reduced when zooming in (linear with zoom level)

F5 mode DISABLED

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Performance optimizations when ADS/zooming
Limited scope FPS to 100 to prevent GPU burn

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Thank you to our wonderful supporters of Escape From Tarkraft!

Added the highway INTERCHANGE map! https://www.youtube.com/shorts/EQV5oKqGL68

100% Boss spawns (TAGILLA + KILLA)

Added FOV shake

Enjoy new custom model rendering! Decorations thanks to Huzai at Doomsday Decor and Construction Vehicles found at 
https://legacy.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/doomsday-decoration
https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft-bedrock/addons/bulldozer-heavy-machine-addon

Special thanks to Maks making models for us from Ukraine. I would like to take Tarkraft to the next level! Help support us and our model makers if you enjoy the content. Join us on Discord.

Pre Night Vision update!

🩸 Tarkov-Style Limb Health System Update

This update introduces a full Escape From Tarkov–inspired health and limb system to Minecraft. Combat is no longer about a single health bar — every shot, bleed, and fracture matters!

✨ New Features

• Limb-Based Health

  • Each limb (Head, Thorax, Stomach, Arms, Legs) has its own HP pool.

  • Head/Thorax destruction = instant death.

  • Limbs at 0 HP redirect further damage across remaining healthy limbs.

• Advanced Medical System

  • All meds must be used on specific limbs.

  • You can right-click normally or drag items onto affected limbs.

  • Conditions include:

    • 🩸 Bleeding

    • 💔 Heavy Bleed

    • 🦴 Fractures

• Combat Realism

  • Bullet damage is applied to the limb hitbox.

  • Hits cause bleeds and fractures depending on the weapon and location.

  • Damage overflows like in Tarkov: losing a limb means the rest of your body suffers.

⚔️ Survival Tips

• Carry bandages and splints — bleeds stack up fast.

• Always protect your head and chest — one mistake can end your run.

• Expect longer, more tactical fights: healing mid-combat is now a real decision.

🔥 This is just the beginning — future updates will expand with grenades, melee limb targeting, and even more medical depth.

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Server has updated! Many tweaks for guns and preparation for the Interchange update!

Latest mod has important rendering fixes and massive QoL improvement for immersion with handling weapons.

Completely rewrote spatial sound code on so you can now hear sounds in parallel and sounds can play, loop, and be cancelled. This will make firefights sound way more intense as there is no longer a 1 sound limit. HOAAH get in the game now!

New Sounds:
- Switch Fire Mode
- Trigger
- Medical items
- Inventory
- Looting
- Bushes

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Added custom hideout models! Join the server today to see the new hideout! Interchange is still in progress... With these new hideout models and collision mechanics we are going to have a whole new universe unlocked!

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Urgent bug fix for scope zooms overriding vanilla hotbar and menu scrolling!
New stuff added to the server almost daily! Join now!
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Tons of new updates! New overlays, sounds, scope zooms holding alt+scroll! This is an epic update, I hope you enjoy! -ShiftingKill

Escape From Tarkraft FOREVER!!! Mod is now on the latest version of Minecraft, 1.21.8. Enjoy the server also on 1.21.8! The latest mod has a multitude of rendering changes and was almost a complete rewrite for the new rendering and resource pack changes in 1.21.4+ That is why there are no versions between 1.21.3 and now, the server is updated to the LATEST for the greatest results, skipping those minor versions!

• Leaderboard tablist now sorts based on level and has fancy colors!
• New keys for factory! Limited number of uses, opens locked iron doors.
• Some scopes have been tweaked to fit the screen better.

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14 new guns now operational on the client!
Loads of new content on the server as well.
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Scopes update!
PNG overlay now renders seamlessly, no more Z-fighting as the render gods call it.
Scopes now render a nice circular image instead of a square. Obtain even more info about your enemies.
Smooth camera is enabled automatically for long range scopes like FLIR, ACOG, and PS-320. Dial in a precise shot!
Check out the server, a new map has been added, Chernarus 1:1! It's truly a DayZ experience with airdrops and custom zombie AI! Have fun!

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Added BACKPACKS! Custom rendering and server-side functionality are all in place. Find them in supply crates, ground caches, or buy from Ragman!

Please support at CraftingStore. It means a lot! Special thank you to supporter, takeitapart! Thanks to all the players online recently showing support!

The Scope/ADS Overhaul Update! 🎯

New scope rendering system! 🔭
- Every gun now has a properly rendered scope view, fine-tuned for realism.

Realistic ADS (Aim Down Sights)! 🏹

• Each weapon now features hand-calibrated optics to ensure perfect alignment.

Muzzle flashes & recoil! 💥

• Weapons now have a custom recoil system and muzzle flare rendering for immersion.

Performance improvements! 🚀

• Optimized rendering pipeline to reduce lag spikes and improve FPS.

Bug fixes & refinements! 🛠️

• Various improvements to scope overlays, zoom behavior, and texture alignment.

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• Updated muzzle flares and gun rendering logic.
• Fixed reloading bug server-side.

Many more important things coming soon!

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Major guns update!

Refined the sway and shake that guns experience when standing around or shooting.
Added muzzle flares
Fixed server side smoke and particles are at proper locations

Enjoy! Backpacks coming soon!

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Removed obnoxious screen shake recoil and adjusted server side recoil as well. Get ready to laser beam folks! https://discord.gg/7KVa7nMUbP

Removed scope momentum, whip the AWP like it is CS! Fixed custom armor rendering in GUI More server side updates! Check out the discord to find out more at https://discord.gg/7KVa7nMUbP

Added new quests and armor vests!
Client can now render many new armors. Watch out for Tagilla! He's been updated with some of the new armor. It is quite expensive, sell it to the traders!
Please consider supporting at https://escapefromtarkraft.craftingstore.net
Good luck raiding!
-Shifting

Added new ammo models and server-side added new ammunition types! There are too many to list, please go check them out! See you in the raids!
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Dynamic sky and fog colors are here! Each map now features its own unique atmospheric palette, from moody dawns to misty evenings, immersing you deeper into the world of Escape From Tarkraft. These new visual updates will redefine the feel and ambiance of every level. We've also rolled out some significant server-side improvements to ensure smoother gameplay. If you love what we're doing, please consider supporting us at CraftingStore. Your support fuels our passion and helps this volunteer-driven project grow! Thank you for being part of this journey with us!

The server has updated to 1.21.1!

Find a new heating module in the hideout as well.

The server will continue having updates this week. Good luck to all those brave members that continue to try and escape Tarkraft every single day.

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Minor bug fixes: Updated generator system and fixed model not rendering.
Happy escaping!
-ShiftingKill

Critical optimization update

Significantly changed networking protocols to enhance user experience of weaponry. Now you can left click to shoot, and right click to zoom in and out. The server side has a much easier time processing custom packets and saves client and server a ton of work.

Please update and join the server now to test out the new features!

Updated to 1.21! Ooh fancy... Game is still supported? Yes! Forever!!!
Removals: Removed scope overlays that restrict sight. Eventually the game will either have better optics rendered as integrated into the weapons to look through or keep it simple. Guns need to be improved and potentially a new framework is in development that will allow the use of regular clicks to shoot instead of using Minecraft's PlayerInteractEvent firing off when the client right-clicks. This network optimization should allow for smoother weapon control!

Added new sounds for all guns and new item models. Adjusted zoom levels and added scope overlays when using ACOG, FLIR RS-32, and Valday PS-320. More updates on the server side as well.

...Thanks to assets from Vic's MW mod and Botarkov and EFT Meds all found on CurseForge...

Adjusted menu with new fonts, logos, tweaks of all kinds.
More fun on the server side as well: Added new medical items: IFAK, AFAK, Grizzly, CAR, AHF1-M Injector, and CAT hemostatic tourniquet. Added baton boss on Streets map.

Enhanced user experience by streamlining the GUI/HUD custom rendering code, resolving issues such as the underwhelming single stamina bar for aiming down sight. This update also includes the latest improvements and features in version 1.20.4.

Updated mod to 1.20.2.
Updated Scavenger AI.
New ranks!

Added molotov and splint textures.
Vanilla server now handles ambient sounds in the hideout and other worlds.

Added sledgehammer resources for this week's event!

Optimized weapon rendering.
Changed the way some weapons are rendered (like DOOM style).
Fixed bug with multiplayer screen cycling servers upon refreshing.

Everything you need to play.

+Keybinds for commands (for reloading, checking time left in raid, etc.).

+Renders custom guns and HUD elements like ADS (aim-down-sight) stamina bar.

+Resources for items like grenade, flashbang, armors, etc.