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Escape From Tarkov: How To Fix Condition Failed at Node Error

By / Escape from Tarkov, Tech / November 16, 2025

Here we break down how to fix the Error 228, ‘Condition Failed at Node,’ in Escape From Tarkov to continue quest progress.

Error 228 Condition Failed at Node in Escape from Tarkov (Image via Battlestate Games)
Error 228 Condition Failed at Node in Escape from Tarkov (Image via Battlestate Games)

Escape from Tarkov features an in-depth campaign with tons of missions and side quests to embark on. To take on these missions, you will first need to approach traders in the game. They will offer you a quest to take on. However, this is where many players are facing trouble, with an error prohibiting them from advancing forward. In this article, we will look at how to fix the Error 228, Condition Failed at Node error in Escape from Tarkov.

Condition Failed at Node Error in Escape From Tarkov

Buy an item from the Trader before visiting them (Image via Battlestate Games)
Buy an item from the Trader before visiting them (Image via Battlestate Games)

The error 228 in Escape from Tarkov has been reportedly popping up during most of the early-game interactions you have with traders. These errors are especially seen during the first quests with the therapist and Ragman, as it is about to unlock. While it is an annoying issue, there is a simple fix that will allow you to fix this error almost instantly.

Also read: Escape From Tarkov Error Code 418: Possible Fixes

How To Fix Error 228 Condition Failed at Node

Follow these simple steps to fix the Condition Failed at Node Error in Escape from Tarkov.

  1. From the pause menu, select the trader you are facing the issue with.
  2. Buy an item from the trader. You can choose to purchase anything. Most of the items will have requirements, so buy something cheap, with the intent of fixing the error.
  3. Now, click on the ‘Visit’ button at the top of the screen.
  4. Click on the prompt to unlock the next quest.

The error should now be fixed, and your game should progress smoothly after this. By purchasing an item, you are most likely forcing the updating of the ‘interaction state’ of that specific trader, triggering the quests to appear normally. If you face this error with any other trader, follow these same steps to fix the issue.

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