We noticed a reactive burst across Tarkov circles after Nikita Buyanov asked a very simple question on social media: "Tarkov Zombies separate CooP game. Yes or no?" If true, that single line has reignited discussion about whether a permanent, co‑operative zombies experience could spin off from the current seasonal chaos players have been enjoying.
What Was Reported
According to Insider Gaming, Nikita Buyanov — the lead associated with Battlestate Games — asked his followers whether they would want a separate zombies‑themed co‑op title based on the Tarkov universe. The post was aimed at a community where Buyanov reportedly has a quarter‑of‑a‑million followers, and the reaction in the comments was overwhelmingly positive, Insider Gaming says: fans said yes.
Insider Gaming also reports that the question follows a Halloween event currently running in Escape from Tarkov. That event reportedly sends players into The Lab and Factory to confront what the outlet describes as never‑ending crowds of zombies, and ties into a lengthy questline with rewards and exclusive achievements. The Halloween outing is framed as a recurring staple in the Tarkov calendar, and this latest iteration has been singled out as particularly energetic by Insider Gaming.
The Source & Credibility
We should be clear-eyed about what is actually known versus what is speculation. The prompt to the community — "Tarkov Zombies separate CooP game. Yes or no?" — is reported by Insider Gaming, and the outlet makes no claim that a standalone project is in active development. What we do know, per Insider Gaming, is that fans reacted positively to the idea.
Insider Gaming additionally notes the scope of work already on Battlestate Games' plate: development on the core PvPvE platform, the PvE mode, PvP ‹Seasonal› content, and Escape from Tarkov: Arena. The outlet also lists upcoming or planned items around the studio such as the Guncyclopedia content (described as DLC) and “another potential standalone game whispering around somewhere.” That phrasing underlines uncertainty — take this with a pinch of salt.
Why You Should Be Skeptical
- Buyanov’s question is an invitation to feedback rather than an announcement; Insider Gaming reports it as such.
- Insider Gaming itself hedges that Battlestate already juggles multiple projects, implying practical limits to new undertakings.
- The mention of a “potential standalone game whispering around somewhere” is explicitly tentative in Insider Gaming’s text.
What It Could Mean
If a dedicated Tarkov zombies co‑op game were ever to emerge, it would represent a tonal pivot toward PvE‑focused co‑op within the broader Tarkov ecosystem. Insider Gaming frames the Halloween event — with its forays into The Lab and Factory, endless undead and high‑risk questlines — as the proving ground for community appetite. In other words, the current event may be serving as a live market test: positive fan reaction could be the spark for further exploration.
That said, Insider Gaming emphasizes that Battlestate Games already manages multiple products and priorities. The outlet’s rundown — core PvPvE platform, PvE mode, PvP Seasonal content, Escape from Tarkov: Arena, DLC like the Guncyclopedia, and murmurings of another standalone — suggests any new project would have to fit into a crowded roadmap, if it ever progressed past the “yes or no?” stage.
For readers who followed earlier speculation around seasonal Halloween content, our earlier piece on Tarkov’s Labs Could Be Overrun may be useful context for how these events have been used to trial ideas. And for those tracking other big shooters and post‑apocalyptic projects, the recent chatter around S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 shows how single ideas can spread fast across communities.
Why This Matters
Even if Buyanov’s question proves to be no more than a community poll, it matters because it publicly signals that the idea is on the table. According to Insider Gaming, fans reacted strongly in favour — and that reaction alone can shape studio priorities. If nothing else, it confirms that the Halloween event’s zombie content is hitting the right notes with a sizable portion of the player base.
We’ll keep tracking any follow‑up from Battlestate Games and Nikita Buyanov, but for now consider this: a single social media question has the potential to seed a major new direction for the Tarkov franchise, if the studio chooses to pursue it. As always with early signals like this — allegedly promising, but not confirmed — take it with a pinch of salt and expect more hedged language until there’s an official announcement.
