Loot and Economy – The CBT will feature a new Merchant, new barter loot, medicines and additional useful items for players to buy, sell and trade. Insurance – For a small amount of in game currency, players can insure weapons and equipment, increasing the chance of retaining it New Gameplay Features in the Closed Beta: Also new to the game will be the Peacemaker, a new merchant who will expand opportunities for players to buy western weapons and gear. The Closed Beta, which will be available to all current and new pre-order owners, introduces new features, content and optimizations – a new map, weapon parts, new loot, economy rebalancing, and an insurance system. Saint Petersburg, Russia – J– Developer Battlestate Games today announced that Escape from Tarkov, its realism-focused hardcore FPS/MMO hybrid, will be entering its official Closed Beta phase (CBT) in July.