Ground Zero

Urban / Residential -- medium map

Players

8-10

Raid Time

35 min

Difficulty

Beginner (1/5)

Size

medium

Description

The introductory map designed for new players. A small urban area with moderate loot and lower-level PMCs only. The best place to learn Tarkov fundamentals.

Exits

Scav CheckpointPolice CheckpointMira AveEmercom Checkpoint

Key Loot

Grocery store lootPharmacy lootResidential safes

Tips

  • 1Designed as the beginner-friendly starting map.
  • 2Lower-level PMCs only -- high-level players are restricted.
  • 3Good for learning basic Tarkov mechanics and movement.
  • 4Loot quality is lower but encounters are more forgiving.
  • 5Complete early quests here before moving to other maps.