Battlestate Games’ official stance: Any modification of game files violates the EULA. However:
For absolute safety:
As of mid-2026, BSG has moved to 0.16.x branches. However, 0.14.9.1.30626 remains a golden master for modding because: Escape from Tarkov 0.14.9.1.30626 -3.9.0-30626-...
The BTR-82A armored vehicle now acts as a taxi and mobile cover. In single-player, the BTR is always available for a fee, and AI won’t fire at you while inside.
The real power of SPT 3.9.0 is modding. Here are must-have mods for this specific build: For absolute safety:
| Mod Name | Purpose | Version Needed | |----------|---------|----------------| | SAIN 2.0+ | AI PMCs that nade, lean, and push | 3.9.0 | | Waypoints | Enables patrol routes for bots | 1.3.0 | | Looting Bots | Bots vacuum corpses and containers | 4.0.0 | | More Checkmarks | Shows item use for hideout/quests | 3.0.0 | | Amands Graphics | Color correction + reduced fog | 1.2.0 |
To install: Extract mod into user/mods/ folder inside your SPT directory. Run the server once to generate configs. As of mid-2026, BSG has moved to 0
Several progression blockers from the early 0.14.9 wipe have been resolved:
As with any Tarkov patch, new problems have surfaced:
SPT 3.9.0 is based on EFT 0.14.9.1. This is a single-player mod with AI PMCs, progression, and modding support.
SPT-AKI 3.9.0 introduced SAIN (Solarint’s AI Mod) compatibility by default – not bundled, but fully supported. PMCs now flank, use grenades intelligently, and retreat to heal.