Lighthouse

Lore & Background

Long before the conflict engulfed Tarkov, this lighthouse stood as a coastal defense and observation structure, designed to monitor the southeastern coast and protect against maritime threats. However, as the economic collapse widened into civil war, its strategic value shifted from military surveillance to tracking illicit cargo movements that bypass official customs checkpoints. Over time, the lighthouse became a contested neutral ground where local warlords and international mercenaries negotiated deals in the shadows. The constant turnover of control has left the facility scarred by gunfire and hastily repaired with scavenged materials. The light remains operational and serves as a key landmark, its beam cutting through the fog to guide both friend and foe—a beacon that adds to the coast's dangerous allure.

In Their Own Story

The wind howled through the rusted metal grating of the observation deck, carrying the salt spray and the scent of burning oil. Alex tightened his grip on the rifle, eyes scanning the churning black water below. A single boat, barely visible against the storm, was cutting a path toward the rocky shore. He knew the Scavs were waiting in the shadows of the keeper's quarters, their silhouettes flickering in the intermittent flashes of lightning. The lighthouse beam remained dead, a silent sentinel watching as the raiders prepared to ambush the smugglers. In this place, there was no safety, only the cold calculus of survival.

Reader's Guide

The Lighthouse map is compact but vertically complex, centered around the main tower and surrounding support buildings like the generator shed and storage containers. Key landmarks include the central lighthouse tower offering a high-ground vantage point, the beachfront where most extractions occur, and the underground tunnels connecting the outbuildings. Players must navigate narrow stairwells inside the tower which act as deadly chokepoints for ambushes. Extraction points are limited, typically requiring specific keys or waiting for timed windows at the boat dock or a hidden cave entrance on the far side of the beach. Weather conditions often include heavy fog and rain, severely reducing visibility and making audio cues critical for detecting enemies. Strategically, controlling the generator is vital to maintain power for certain extraction methods, while the open beach offers little cover against long-range fire from the cliffs.

Did You Know?

• The Lighthouse map was introduced as a full-scale location with mixed combat types, not specifically designed as an arena for PvP encounters.
• Unlike other maps, the Lighthouse features a unique dynamic where the power status of the facility can influence available extraction methods and enemy behavior.
• Scav raids on this map often feature Rogues—a faction distinct from standard Scavs—who are more aggressive and better equipped than standard random AI scavengers found elsewhere.
• The map's layout encourages players to master both close-quarters and long-range combat mechanics, as long-range engagements are viable thanks to sightlines from the lighthouse and across the water.