Wipes

*The game has been open for the public to test since: March 10 2024 17:00:00 EST March 10th, 2023
Seasons
Season / Version	Season Start Date	Season Wipe 	Season Duration	Wipe Reward 	Significant features rolled out during season
Open Alpha 	Mar. 10th, 2023 	Mar. 20th, 2023 	10 days 	• Launch! 	
Season 1
0.3.0 	
Mar. 20th, 2023 	Apr. 13th, 2023 	24 days 	Golden AK74 	
Season 2
0.4.0 	Apr. 13th, 2023 	Jul. 20th, 2023 	98 days 	Golden Spoon 	• Easy Anti-Cheat Added• New Watch system• Mag shaking added• Kiosk Emergency Rations added• DLC can be bought from terminal for Meta users
Season 3
0.5.0 	July 20th, 2023 	November 14th, 2023	117 days 	Ghosts of Tabor Hat 	• New Bunker• Island of Tabor - Night Map released• Taran Tactical DLC released• New Player Character and Fenix models• All new gun sounds• Bleeding system added• Weight system added
Season 4
0.6.0 	Nov. 14th, 2023 	February 6th, 2024 	84 days 	Golden Tigerstripe
Desert Eagle 	• Matka Miest - Night Map released• Player character creation system• Upgradable bunker systems• New flashlight system
Season 5
0.6.59 / 0.7.0	Feb. 6th, 2024 	May 1st, 2024 	85 days 	Golden Mac11 / +200k TK to startingamount next wipe	• Main Meta Store Launch• Matka Miest - Day Map released• Matka Underground Map released• UWU DLC released• Menu revamp• Independence Edition for Meta and Steam released
Season 6
0.7.1 	May 1st, 2024 	July 31st, 2024 	91 days 	Golden Luty 	• BattlEye Anti-Cheat System Added• In-house Anti-Cheat System Added• Armor System Reworked• Player Stats can be looked up in Discord
Season 7
0.8.0 	July 31st, 2024 	Dec. 18th, 	140 days 	Santa Hat 	• Q3 Visual Upgrade• Eastwood DLC released• In-game squad VOIP
Season 8
0.9.0 	Dec. 31st, 2024 	TBD 	December 18 2024 13:00:00 EST
Currently In-progress	TBD 	• New map: Chodov Mall
• AI rework (More unforgiving)• Market rework (AP can't be bought)• Mission system rework• PvE mode DLC• 1Shot DLC expansion• Gun skins DLC• Christmas decorations• Santa Hat wipe award• Wipe-to-Wipe Name Save Feature (Non-DLC)
==What is a "Wipe" in Ghost of Tabor?==
A wipe is when all player progress in the game is reset, bringing everyone back to the starting point.
==Key Points ==
===1. Progress Reset===
*What is reset? 
**Player Level
** Quest Progress
**Money - To your purchased DLC level of the game.
**Guns - To your purchased DLC level of the game.
**Armor - To your purchased DLC level of the game.
**Bunker Upgrades - To your purchased DLC level of the game.
**Trader Level - To your purchased DLC level of the game.
===2. What is not Wiped=== 
*Your muscle memory
*Your experience
===3. What do you get upon wipe?===
*Any purchased content (DLCs/Editions)
*Wipe rewards you've earned
===4. Timing=== 
*When It Happens:
 Wipes usually occur every 3-6 months, but the schedule can vary. 
*Player Strategy:
 Many use their best gear and take more risks before a wipe since everything resets.
===5. New Content=== 
*Updates:
 Wipes often introduce new maps, weapons, or features. 
*Balance Changes:
 Developers adjust the in-game economy, loot, and item stats during wipes.
==Why Wipes Are Important==
*Fairness: All players start fresh, removing long-term advantages.
*Excitement: Keeps the game interesting, encouraging players to return.
*Testing: Allows developers to test new features without old data interfering.
 Wipes keep Ghost of Tabor exciting, fair, and engaging for everyone.