The 0.14 patch for Escape From Tarkov has seen to launch of the new Ground Zero map, which is specifically designed for players under level 20 to learn the game. But being a new map means everyone, even veteran players, is still trying to figure out the layout and slowly a map is being made and the extracts are being discovered.
The only map we have so far for Ground Zero is the one that was revealed in the initial trailer for the map, which isn’t the most detailed but does give some good information for newcomers. It shows where the extracts are, and gives you a good overview of the map, so it’s a good idea to study it.
Ground Zero Extracts
Ground Zero has five main extracts, one of which is a vehicle extract and one is a co-op extract. Looking at the map above, the Emercom Checkpoint extract is in the bottom left, the co-op Scav Checkpoint extract is in the top left, Mira Prospect is at the bottom, Nakatani Basement is the top right and the Police Checkpoint, which is the vehicle extract is the top middle.
However, be careful if you head to Mira Prospect, as you will need a flare to get out of this extract, otherwise, you will be shot by snipers. You will need to shoot the flare into the extract to make sure the snipers do not kill you.
Ground Zero Quests
All of the starting quests in Escape From Tarkov will now require you to go to Ground Zero, and there are a number of things you will need to do on the map.
Burning Rubber Guide
The easiest one to complete is the Burning Rubber quest which requires you to take the car extract on Ground Zero. All you need to do is to head to the Police Checkpoint extract, at the top of the map in the middle, and take the car extract. You will need 5000 Rubles in order to take it, but you get that when accepting the Burning Rubber quest from Skier.
First In Line Guide
Next up is the First in Line quest from Therapist, who wants you to find the Emercom Station on Ground Zero and then hand over some medicine items. The Emercom Station is right next to the Emercom Checkpoint extract in the bottom left of the map, all you need to do is walk in the area and that sub-task will be complete, you do not need to extract safely. This is also a good spot to pick up the three found-in-raid medicine items you need to hand in, then you can jump in the extract right next to it to get out and complete the task.
Shooting Cans Guide
Shooting Cans is the first task from Prapor and requires you to kill five targets on the map, these can be scavs or PMCs, as well as locate the AGS grenade launcher and Utyos machine gun. The machine gun can be found on the second floor of the Empire building while the grenade launcher is in the Capital building. You need to go right to where they are to unlock the quest.
Saving The Mole Guide
Finally, there is the Saving the Mole quest, which requires a bit more work. All the areas you need to go to are in the Terragroup building, but first, you will need to get the Science key from a dead scav. Once you have the key you just head upstairs to grab the data drive and then extract. This helpful video guide should make it easier to find the key.
