Learn all the different exits and extractions on the Ground Zero map in Escape from Tarkov. As usual with any map guide here at Slyther Games, I’ve also included info on all the special extractions. It’s easy to get confused and not know why an extract isn’t working considering Tarkov doesn’t tell you a lot. That aside, this map was originally planned for players below level 20, but the developer changed their mind. There is a separate matchmaking queue for those below level 21.
It’s worth mentioning that the high-level matchmaking does have a few differences. For example, bosses can spawn, loot rarity is higher, SCAVs are tougher, and airdrops can spawn too. All that aside, despite this map having a lower level matchmaking queue, it’s still just as tough, especially if you’re a new player.
Ground Zero – Customs – Factory – Shoreline – Reserve – Woods – Lighthouse – Interchange – Streets of Tarkov
Every Ground Zero Extract/Exit in Escape from Tarkov
Click the Ground Zero map to zoom in. Credit to RE3MR and others mentioned in the image, Muhawi, Andrei, and @SpeedPriest.
Ground Zero reminds me of Streets of Tarkov on a smaller scale with one street running through the middle. Similar to that map, I’m always weary of running out in the open but it’s occasionally necessary when moving between buildings. There are a couple of places where players can watch you from a couple of stories up without you realizing it. This makes it especially dangerous if someone is sniping or camping a window and watching for movement.
I’m always a fan of hitting up Ground Zero to get food since there are a few restaurants to stock up. Regardless, make sure you grab each of the Ground Zero tasks. I’ve included an older map below that marks some of the task locations to make them easier to find. Otherwise, I’m a fan of running this map in PvE since Mira Ave is always an easy and reliable extract to get to. However, if you’re in PvP, you may have a tougher time since your extract options are limited.
If you ever end up underground, be careful hiding behind cars because you can still get shot through windows. While some of the underground exits are blocked, you can follow the ramp outside to end up at the Mira Ave extract. I don’t frequently run through here, but it’s useful if you know your way around.
Ground Zero Map With Task Locations
Credit to the Tarkov community for putting together this map, some users include ClaytorYurnero, TheBigLebr0ski, and Busy_Site9814.
Unlike other maps, there aren’t any SCAV-only exits.
No Special Conditions
| Nakatani Basement Stairs | Emercom Checkpoint |
Has Special Conditions
| Police Cordon V-Ex | Requires 5,000 Roubles per player extracting with a maximum of four players total. PMC players only and disappears after being used. (Video) |
| Mira Ave | Requires shooting a green flare directly into the sky at the location. Once in the right area, a message will appear saying, “Signal Flare Area”. As shown in the video, a body here will always have the flare unless it was already looted. (Video) |
| SCAV Checkpoint (Co-op) | Requires a SCAV and PMC player together to extract. (Video) |
| Tartowers Sales Office | Hidden extract that requires the item, “Note with code word Adaptation”. (Video) |
Transits
| Transit to Streets of Tarkov |
Dangerous Areas on Ground Zero in Escape from Tarkov
As I mentioned briefly already, the main street is dangerous to run through since it’s out in the open. I’m also not a big fan of the park in front of the Terragroup building. Aside from having limited cover, there are also little bits of water that can slow your movement. Worst of all, the Empire building has a tiny office with a claymore hidden behind a chair. If you enter the room, there’s a good chance it’ll get you.
There’s also a PMC spawn below the Mira Ave extract where there are mines only a few steps away from you. The only good thing I can say about the one time I hit it is that it didn’t break my legs. Therefore, while it probably varies, you may be okay even if you make the same mistake. Not that you want to have to heal immediately upon entering a raid.
Raid Boss Locations in the Ground Zero Map
This is the last place you want to be because it’s a claymore ready to explode.
The Boss Kollontay was later added to the Ground Zero map, but exclusively for the high-level matchmaking above level 20. You can also run into the Cultist Priest and their warriors as well. From what I’ve gathered, they can appear anywhere on the map so there isn’t a specific location to watch out for. However, Kollontay has a higher chance to spawn if you’re playing on PvE instead of PvP.
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