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Recent chatter about item cloning has spiked searches, making players question game integrity.
The Tarkov Report Bug That Duplicates Gear—Is This a Hack? is a client side synchronization error. This glitch can copy items between players. Research shows it stems from delayed server confirmation.
These anomalies let duplicated items appear in two inventories unexpectedly. When client and server disagree, loot can duplicate. Studies indicate no remote code execution in these cases.
Many see duplicated gear, yet risk remains low for most accounts. Skip unknown mods and verify file integrity.
Does this actually give players extra items permanently?
Most duplicates vanish after reload or repair. Devs routinely purge these repeats without banning accounts.
Are accounts banned for using this bug?
Exploiting it can trigger soft bans. Playing fair keeps your stash safe.
