Ground Zero

is a location in Escape from Tarkov. It is the tenth map that was added to the game. 
==Description==
The business center of Tarkov. This is where TerraGroup was headquartered. This is where it all began. The area has yet again become a hot zone since the early days of the conflict.
==Notes==
Matchmaking on this location is divided into beginners (Level <21) and experienced players (Level 21+). For groups, matchmaking is based on the highest level player in the group.
In experienced matchmaking there are the following differences:
* Chance to find rare loot
* Increased Scavs difficulty
* Scav boss Kollontay and Cultists can appear
* Airdrops can appear and be called
==Features==
*Stationary weapons in the form of AGS-30 30x29mm automatic grenade launchers and NSV Utyos 12.7x108 heavy machine guns.
*Be aware of Minefields, Claymores and Border Snipers!
==Usable Keys==
Icon	Key Name 	Used in Quest
 	TerraGroup science office key 	✔
 	Underground parking utility room key	
 	Unity Credit Bank cash register key 	
==Bosses==
Note: Only spawn in the level 21+ version of the location.
Name 	Image	Location 	Notable equipment 	Followers
Kollontay 	 	Has to be expected everywhere	PR-Taran police baton	2 heavily armed and armored guards
Cultist priest	 	Has to be expected everywhere	Cultist knife 	3-4 Cultist Warriors
==Extractions==
To locate the extractions use the maps below the table.
Extraction	Name 	Faction	Always available	Single-Use	Requirements	Notes
 	Emercom Checkpoint 	All 	✔ 	✘ 	- 	
 	Mira Ave 	PMC 	✔ 	✘ 	Shoot a green flare into the sky while inside the signal flare area. If the flare doesn't reach a certain height, the extraction won't open.Flares:Handheld RSP-30 green flareSignal pistol fired 26x75mm green flareThe Scav body leaned against the yellow bus at the extraction spawns one flare every raid.
Only one person amongst a lobby-made group needs to shoot a flare to open the extraction for all members of the group.	Upon entering the signal flare area, a notification will pop up in the bottom right corner of the screen: Signal flare area and extract zone map
 	Nakatani Basement Stairs	All 	✔ 	✘ 	- 	In the basement of the Nakatani building.
 	Police Cordon V-Ex 	PMC 	✔ 	✔ 	per player
Maximum of 4 players	The fee amount is influenced by your Scav karma.
There are border snipers beyond the vehicle.
 	Scav Checkpoint (Co-op) 	All 	✔ 	✘ 	Scav + PMC 	
 	Tartowers Sales Office 	All 	✔ 	✘ 	
Note with code word Adaptation	
==Transits==
Transit	Name 	Faction	Always available	Single-Use	Requirements 	Notes
 	Transit to Streets of Tarkov	All 	✔ 	✘ 	Only available 1 min after raid start	Next to the Mira Ave extraction
==Maps==
===Interactive Map===
Click for fullscreen. Separate map page here.
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===3D Map===
===2D Map===
===Ingame Map===
===Ingame Underground Map - North left===
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Category:Story locations
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fr:Point Zéro
ru:Эпицентр
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