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Ground Zero is a location in Escape from Tarkov. It is the tenth map that was added to the game.
Description[]
The business center of Tarkov. This is where TerraGroup was headquartered. This is where it all began.
Notes[]
Matchmaking on this location is divided into beginners (Level <21) and experienced players (Level 21+). For groups, matchmaking is based on the highest level player in the group.
In experienced matchmaking there are the following differences:
- Chance to find rare loot
- Increased Scavs difficulty
- Scav boss Kollontay and Cultists can appear
- Airdrops can appear and be called
Features[]
Stationary weapons in the form of AGS-30 30x29mm automatic grenade launchers and NSV "Utyos" 12.7x108 heavy machine guns.
Be aware of Minefields, Claymores and Border Snipers!
Usable Keys[]
| Icon | Key Name | Used in Quest |
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TerraGroup science office key | ✔ |
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Underground parking utility room key | |
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Unity Credit Bank cash register key |
Bosses[]
Note: Only spawn in the level 21+ version of the location.
| Name | Image | Location | Notable equipment | Followers |
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| Kollontay | 
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Has to be expected everywhere | PR-Taran police baton | 4 heavily armed and armored guards |
| Cultist priest | 
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Has to be expected everywhere | Cultist knife | 3-4 Cultist Warriors |
Extractions[]
To locate the extractions use the maps below the table.
| Extraction | Name | Faction | Always available | Single-Use | Requirements | Notes |
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Emercom Checkpoint | All | ✔ | ✘ | - | |
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Mira Ave | PMC | ✔ | ✘ | Shoot a green flare into the sky while inside the signal flare area. If the flare doesn't reach a certain height, the extraction won't open. Flares: Handheld RSP-30 green flare Signal pistol fired 26x75mm green flare The Scav body leaned against the yellow bus at the extraction spawns one flare every raid.
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Upon entering the signal flare area, a notification will pop up in the bottom right corner of the screen:  Signal flare area and extract zone map 
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Nakatani Basement Stairs | All | ✔ | ✘ | - |  In the basement of the Nakatani building. |
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Police Cordon V-Ex | PMC | ✔ | ✔ |  per player
Maximum of 4 players |
The fee amount is influenced by your Scav karma.
There are border snipers beyond the vehicle. |
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Scav Checkpoint (Co-op) | All | ✔ | ✘ | Scav + PMC |
Maps[]
Interactive Map[]
Can be found on a separate page here.
3D Map[]
2D Map[]
Ingame Map[]
Ingame Underground Map - North left[]
Gallery[]
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