This page applies to SPT version
4.0
It’s always preferable to use the SPT Installer instead of manually updating. If you run into issues with it join our Discord Server and ask for support in the #spt-support channel.
¶ What you need to do before you manually install Single Player Tarkov
Verify that your Escape From Tarkov works, and that you can load up to at least the main menu or stash.
This is particularly important if you have just installed Escape From Tarkov so all necessary files can be generated.
¶ Manually installing and running SPT
- Verify that your Escape From Tarkov is fully up-to-date through the BSG Launcher.
- Create a new folder for SPT. A good location would be
C:\Games\SPT. - Copy the content of your live Escape From Tarkov game folder into your
SPTfolder.- DON’T delete the original EFT installation to save space, it must remain in the original install location for SPT to function.
- Download the corresponding patcher for your version of EFT from here (requires 7-Zip).
- If EFT is newer than the above downgrade patch, please wait, a new downgrade patch will be created eventually.
- Extract this archive to your
SPTfolder. - Run the
patcher.exeand wait for it to finish. - Download the SPT release archive under the
Direct Downloadsection of the latest release page. - Extract the contents of the SPT release archive into your
SPTfolder. - Open your
[game folder]\SPTfolder. - Run
SPT.Server.
- Wait for the green text that says
Server has started, happy playing.
- Run
SPT.Launcherand follow the onscreen instructions.
- If you want to copy over your EFT in-game settings, click
OK. - You can use any username you want. It is recommend that you do not use your EFT account username. Especially if you plan on recording or streaming SPT.
Login Automaticallywill always log into the last profile you loaded. You can disable this by clickingLogoutin the bottom right, then unchecking the option.- Select your desired game version. Each version has a description box summarising what is included. Once you have picked your chosen game version click
Register. You can pick any game version you want from the profile list, you do not need to own the corresponding EFT version. Once chosen, you cannot change the edition a profile is using.
- To make it easier to launch SPT in the future, you can right click
SPT.ServerandSPT.Launcher, selectSend to > Desktop (create shortcut) - Click
Start Gameand load into the main menu.
Once you have completed the above, you can now play SPT and install mods found on The Forge. You can find a guide on how to correctly install SPT mods on the Installing Mods Wiki page.
¶ Common Installation and Start-up Issues
Below you can find some common issues that users encounter when installing or first starting SPT, along with the solution to fixing it. If your issue is not listed then join our Discord Server and ask in the #spt-support channel.
SPT Server crashing instantly or not opening up at all?
See the solution here.
The application had a critical error and failed to run "Watermark" error.
This happens because you have moved the SPT.Server and/or the SPT.Launcher, out of your [game folder]\SPT folder.
You will need to move these back into your [game folder]\SPT folder and create desktop shortcuts of these. You can do this by right-clicking the executables and then Send To > Desktop (create shortcut).
¶ Old mods and profiles
You cannot use any of your old mod files in a newer SPT version. If you want to use the same mods, you need to download updated versions of them once they have been updated to the latest SPT version.
Some old profiles can work. See the version numbers section for more details.
¶ See also
System Requirements
Updating SPT
Installing Mods
Frequently Asked Questions