What happens when you reset your Tarkov PvE account
Resetting your Escape from Tarkov PvE account wipes your character's inventory, stash, and progress back to the starting state. Your money, weapons, gear, and all items you've collected disappear. Your character level, skills, and quest progress reset to zero. The account itself stays active — you keep your login credentials and can start a fresh run immediately.
This is different from a full account wipe by the developers, which happens to all players during major patches. A manual reset is something you choose to do when you want to start over, and it's permanent for that character slot.
Key Takeaways
- You reset your PvE account through the Launcher settings under "Wipe Profile" — the button is in the main menu before you load into the game.
- A reset clears your stash, inventory, money, skills, and quest progress, but keeps your account login active.
- Once you confirm the reset, the action cannot be undone, so make sure you want to start over before clicking.
- After reset, you spawn back at the tutorial stage with starter gear and can begin raids immediately on a fresh character.
Finding the reset option in the Launcher
Open the Escape from Tarkov Launcher on your computer. Log in with your account credentials if you are not already logged in. On the main menu screen, look for a settings icon or gear symbol — this is usually in the top right or bottom left corner of the Launcher window.
Click into settings. You should see an option labeled "Wipe Profile" or "Reset Profile." This button is what you use to reset your PvE character. Some versions of the Launcher place this under "Game Settings" or "Account Settings" instead, so check both if you do not see it immediately on the main settings page.
What you lose when you reset
Your entire stash disappears — every weapon, armor piece, medical item, and crafting material you have stored. Your inventory clears. Any money in your secure container or stash is gone. Your character level drops to 1, and all skills reset to 0.
Quest progress resets completely. Any quests you were working on, completed, or failed all return to their starting state. Hideout upgrades and crafting stations you built remain gone — you start the hideout upgrade chain from the beginning. Traders reset their loyalty levels, so you lose any rep you gained and any discounts you unlocked.
The confirmation step and why you cannot undo it
After you click "Wipe Profile," the Launcher shows a confirmation dialog. This dialog usually says something like "Are you sure you want to wipe your profile? This action cannot be undone." You have to click a second button to confirm. This is your last chance to back out.
Once you confirm, the reset happens immediately. There is no recovery option, no support ticket that can restore your old character, and no way to undo the action. The developers do not restore wiped profiles on request, so treat this confirmation as final. If you are unsure, close the dialog and come back when you are certain.
What happens right after you reset
Your character respawns at the tutorial stage. You receive starter gear — a basic weapon, some ammo, a backpack, and a few healing items. Your stash is empty except for the starting items. You have zero money.
You can immediately load into a raid on any map you have access to. Your first raid will feel like your first time playing because you have no gear to fall back on and no money to buy from traders. Traders start at loyalty level 1, so you can only buy their most basic stock until you build rep again.
Reasons players reset their accounts
Some players reset to experience the early-game progression again after reaching endgame. Others reset because they want to try a different playstyle or learn the game from scratch with new knowledge. A few reset because they feel stuck — they spent all their money on bad gear and want a fresh start without grinding back to profitability.
Resetting is optional and purely a player choice. There is no penalty for resetting, and you can reset as many times as you want. The only cost is the time it takes to rebuild your character and stash.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I reset just my stash without losing my character level and skills?
No. The reset button wipes everything — stash, inventory, money, character level, skills, and quest progress all at once. There is no partial reset option. If you only want to clear your stash, you would have to manually sell or discard items one by one.
What if I reset by accident?
Once confirmed, the reset cannot be undone. The developers do not restore accidentally wiped profiles. If you clicked the confirmation button by mistake, contact Battlestate Games support to explain what happened, but be aware that recovery is unlikely. Always read the confirmation dialog carefully before clicking.
Do I lose my account or my login information when I reset?
No. Your account login stays active. Only your character's progress is wiped. You log back in with the same email and password and start a new character immediately.
How long does it take to reset?
The reset happens instantly once you confirm. Your character is wiped and ready to play within seconds. You can load into a raid right away if you want.
Can I have multiple characters on one account?
Tarkov PvE allows one active character per account at a time. If you reset, you get one new character. You cannot have an old character and a new character running simultaneously on the same account. Resetting replaces your previous character entirely.