Sat. Mar 28th, 2026

Nikita Buyanov Teases New Escape from Tarkov Weapon: First Look at the QBZ-191 Assault Rifle

Escape from Tarkov players will soon have a new firearm to add to their arsenals, as Nikita Buyanov, the head of Battlestate Games, recently began hinting at an upcoming weapon addition for the popular extraction shooter.

Buyanov shared an image of the weapon model on social media, sparking excitement among the community.

While Buyanov offered no explicit details, fans swiftly identified the weapon as the QBZ-191, a modern assault rifle.

The exact release date for the QBZ-191 in Escape from Tarkov remains unknown at this time.

By Artemius Grimthorne

Artemius Grimthorne Independent journalist based in Manchester, covering the intersection of technology and society. Over seven years investigating cyber threats, scientific breakthroughs and their impact on daily life. Started as a technical consultant before transitioning to journalism, specializing in digital security investigations.

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