Dr Disrespect, two-time Blockbuster Video Game Champion in consecutive years, is diving full throttle into the latest Tarkov wipe. On release of Patch 0.16.8, Dr Disrespect initiated an all-in approach for Hardcore Tarkov: No Second Chances. The stream went live thirty minutes post-tweet, and-au contraire-gamers were losing their minds in the comments.
The wipe is THE event in Tarkov. Wipe it all off-your progress, loot, and everything else. Since this is Hardcore mode for a change, just means one life: one-and-only. On death comes the alternative: start from square one. The Doc, affectionately known as the mayor of high-energy and no-acceptance-of-failure streams is actually going to spoof this hell.
Not everyone was happy about it. Most thought Doc would be doing Warzone challenges with BobbyPoff and Rallied in the mix.”One disappointed fan by the name of @MajinMike_ just went and asked, ‘I thought we were doing Warzone challenges all week with @Rallied and @BobbyPoff. WTF?'” In support of this, more and more people, including @JasonMufc13, agreed saying that they had no interest in “that shite.”
For a long time, the hype was all geared toward some Tarkov purists. “Let’s go! This is going to be legendary!! Yayayaya!” exclaimed @BelieveJesusIs1, and @Trevax13 shouted from afar, “LFG!!!!!! I’ll be at the Arena this afternoon DOC!!! Love me some Tarky.” The excitement was divided with some begging for CoD and some ready to scorch all of Tarkov’s harsh in-game terrains with the Doc.
Wordplay began flowing. @BenjaminRamosPS taunted the Doc: “DOC HOW COME YOU WIPE BUT NOT ME 🧻,” followed by @DestinyDraw5 with “He is wiping Tarkov with his ass. Think about it.” Mayhem incarnate.
The main question was: How long before rage-quitting? @TheNamana98 plainly posed, “How long till the rage and quit? Oyy!” Bearing in mind the Doc’s unfortunate relations with the harsh mechanics of Tarkov, the question was justified; however, the mulleted guy in shades might be the one who can bear the pressure.
With actual gameplay, Hardcore Tarkov is an entirely new beast. No flea market, very little trader interaction, and permadeath. It’s the ultimate test of skill, patience, and luck. Judging by how Doc approaches things, either he’s lighting this thing up or he’s going out with a bang worthy of a big Caesar.
So whether you’ve gone fully into the Tarkov grind or just waiting for the inevitable meltdown, one thing is for sure: Doc, he never ever does anything halfway. This wipe being fully underway with Patch 0.16.8 is about to get nasty.
With that, I need to get myself some popcorn already.
