Tarkov is about to get a big patch. Credit: Battlestate GamesThe next Escape From Tarkov wipe is only a few days away, which means a major Tarkov patch is also right around the corner. While this one won't be quite as many expect, there is still a lot being added and changed in the next few days. So, to make sure you are fully prepared for the 0.16.0 patch, heres everything we know is coming.Just like any Tarkov patch that arrives alongside a wipe, everyones progress will be reset, unless you are playing the PvE mode. This means you will lose all your gear, skills and character and will have to start from scratch, but dont worry too much as this is the same for everyone, and makes the first few weeks of a wipe quite chaotic and fun.The other major thing to note is that this end of year Tarkov patch is smaller than previous years, and that is because the team is preparing content for the 1.0 full release of Escape From Tarkov, which is now expected to hit next year. It may feel a little underwhelming for returning players, but know that an even bigger patch is just around the corner.New Weapons In TarkovThe 0.16.0 patch is set to add some major new weapons to Escape From Tarkov, including a rocket launcher. The RPG-26 is expected to arrive this patch, with its primary focus being on taking out the BTR that roams maps such as streets and woods. Chances are it can probably also take out a few other PMCs as well.Then theres a massive new sniper rifle in the form of the Sako TRG M10 bolt action rifle. This massive gun will contain .388 Lapua ammo and should pack quite the punch. The other new weapon we know for sure is coming is a new MCX submachine gun, but others have also been teased by the dev team so that might not be it.MORE FOR YOUCustoms Map ReworkThe best map in Tarkov, Customs, is getting a rework with this patch that should make it feel more like a real place. Much like the Factory rework earlier this year, a lot of the changes will be visual to add more variety to the map, however there will also be some new areas to explore as well.Right next to fortress and attached to the mechanics shop, in the middle of the map is a massive warehouse that often has a sniper scav on top of it. This is currently inaccessible, but once the update drops this will be a fully explorable building that likely resembles the other big warehouses in the other corner of the map.Recoil ChangesPerhaps the most controversial change coming this wipe is the new recoil system. Nikita has said this is just a visual change to make it look better, and the tiny bits of information we are getting from the ETS test sound positive, but when it was shown off for the first time fans were not too pleased. However, we cant really make a decision on it until everyone gets to play it, and making something look better is always going to be a good thing.Unity 2022 Engine UpgradeAnother small but important change is the upgrade to the Unity 2022 engine, which has been coming for a long time. Initially fans may not notice too much of a change with the new engine, as the plan has been to mirror the game as closely as possible just with new tech. However, as the months pass this new tech will allow the Escape From Tarkov team to have greater controls over certain areas of the game and potently add new systems that were not possible before.