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Ground Zero Tarkov Map
The beginner map at the center of Tarkov, where the story starts.
Raid Time
30 min
Players
9-10
Bosses
None
Extracts
9
Keys Used
3
Quests Here
8
Overview
The business center of Tarkov. This is where TerraGroup was headquartered. This is where it all began.
How to Play Ground Zero
Best for: New PMCs and early low-level quests
- •Low-level players get a version of Ground Zero scaled for early progression before graduating to the full experience.
- •It is the TerraGroup business district: office and shop loot suits early hideout and quest needs.
- •Use it to learn core mechanics (extracts, looting, Scav behavior) before moving to harder maps.
Extracts (9)
Nakatani Basement Stairs (shared)Scav Checkpoint (Co-op) (shared)Tartowers Sales Office (pmc)Pinewood Basement (Co-Op) (shared)Mira Ave (Flare) (pmc)UN Roadblock (pmc)Emercom Checkpoint (shared)Scav Bunker (scav)Police Cordon V-Ex (pmc)
Quests on Ground Zero (8)
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is a raid on Ground Zero in Tarkov?
A Ground Zero raid lasts 30 minutes with 9-10 players.
What bosses spawn on Ground Zero?
Ground Zero has no dedicated boss spawn in the current data.
How many extracts does Ground Zero have?
Ground Zero has 9 listed extracts, some of which are shared, and others gated by faction, an item, or a switch. Open the interactive map to see them in place.
Is Ground Zero good for beginners?
New PMCs and early low-level quests. Low-level players get a version of Ground Zero scaled for early progression before graduating to the full experience.
Ready to run Ground Zero? Open the interactive map for loot, extracts, and key spawns in place.
Ground Zero Interactive MapAll BossesAll Keys