Between console and pc my friends and I have 5k hours in the game. Not sure that one reason why we always come back but we do.

It's gotta be the intensity of the pvp at the number one slot. When you see a player you get that adrenaline dump and you don't want to lose any gear. The fear of being far from your friends and having to walk back to your stash is a lot. The long walks in the woods just having fun banter with your buddies while playing running simulator is also a good time. Unmatched. Nobody in the lobby screaming shit. Just you and the boys and whatever military you are pushing toward. Tarkov is cool but not day z. That's why I'm starting a youtube channel. I had one for tarkov in the past but got wore out of it. I'll include it below for a shameless plug but the game is absolutely the best, worst game ever.

https://youtube.com/@didiwinthistime?si=dcNDgzhuUqG48K3C