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Add Escape from Tarkov as a Non-Steam Shortcut

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Use Steam’s Add a Non-Steam Game feature to add the Escape from Tarkov launcher or shortcut. This does not turn the game into a Steam purchase or move ownership, account, updates, or anti-cheat support to Steam.

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  1. Select the Tarkov launcher shortcut
  2. Add the library entry
  3. Use the original launcher for account services
  4. Verify the result
  5. If it still does not work

Select the Tarkov launcher shortcut

In Steam, choose Add a Non-Steam Game and select the installed Escape from Tarkov launcher or browse to its shortcut.

Add the library entry

Confirm the shortcut so it appears in the Steam Library.

Use the original launcher for account services

Start the shortcut from Steam if useful, but manage the game account, updates, and support through the original launcher.

Verify the result

Launch the Steam shortcut and verify the official Tarkov launcher still performs authentication, updates, anti-cheat checks, and game startup under the intended account.

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If it does not work

  • If the path changes, open the original launcher directly and recreate the shortcut. Do not point Steam at anti-cheat components or copy account files.
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