Interchange Map Tarkov

Interchange is one of the most loot-dense and PvP-intensive maps in Escape from Tarkov. Known for its massive shopping mall (ULTRA), hidden stashes, high-value loot rooms, and the fearsome scav boss Killa, Interchange blends chaos with opportunity for players brave enough to explore its fluorescent-lit corridors and dark parking garages.

Whether you are grinding rare barter items, farming high-end gear, or hunting Killa, this guide covers everything you need to know about the Interchange map in 2025.

Overview of Interchange Map

• Map Size: Medium
• Environment: Urban, indoor mall, parking structure, and outdoor lots
• Players: 10 to 14 PMCs
• Bosses: Killa (static), Goons (rotating)
• Combat Style: CQB-focused inside, long-range in outer parking
• Ideal For: Loot farming, PvP, mid-to-late wipe quests

Main Locations on Interchange Map

ULTRA Shopping Mall (Center of Map)

Includes major stores: IDEA, OLI, Goshan. Also contains Kiba, Techlight, Mantis, EMERCOM, Rasmussen. Hotspot for PvP and boss fights.

OLI (South End)

Construction/DIY store. Loot: hardware, motors, batteries, screws. Used for quests from Mechanic and Ragman.

Techlight + Tech Stores (2nd Floor)

Includes Techlight, Techno, Rasmussen, Voyage. Loot: GPUs, Tetriz, LEDX. Heavy PvP due to valuable items.

Goshan (North)

Grocery store with ration crates. Loot: food, water, fuel, barter and quest items.

IDEA (West)

Furniture/home improvement store. Loot: tools, wires, tech parts. Less contested.

EMERCOM Medical Area

In east hall. Loot: injectors, medkits, LEDX (rare), medical keys. Needed for Therapist quests.

Interchange Map Extracts

PMC Extracts:

• Railway Exfil – always open (west)
• Power Station – sometimes open
• Scav Camp – co-op with a Scav
• Emercom Checkpoint – open when not blocked

Turning on Power (ULTRA’s Power Switch):

• Located in southwest power station
• Enables KIBA’s lock
• Activates Emercom extract
• Triggers LEDX spawns

Bosses on Interchange Map

Killa

• Spawn Chance: ~35%
• Locations: Near Mantis, Goshan, Idea hallway
• Behavior: Aggressive, fast, grenades, RPK
• Loot: Killa armor/helmet, RPK, rare keys

Combat Tip: Use flashbangs and team up. Killa pushes hard!

The Goons (Knight, Birdeye, Big Pipe)

• Spawn Chance: ~20% (rotating)
• Spawn Areas: Parking, power station, OLI outside
• Combat Style: AI teamwork, grenades, sniping
• Loot: Endgame gear, GLs, DMRs, rare items

Quests on Interchange

• Database Part 1 & 2 (Ragman): Search stores, get flash drives
• The Key to Success (Mechanic): Loot from Techlight/Techno
• Big Sale (Ragman): Visit clothing and electronics stores
• Farming Series (Mechanic): Get cables, cords, electronics
• Health Care Privacy (Therapist): Search EMERCOM and more

Note: Many quests need keys and good survival timing. Stealth and map knowledge help a lot.

Tips and Strategies to Survive

• Turn off flashlight/NVGs in dark corners to stay hidden
• Watch out for campers near Kiba, power switch, and Techlight
• Always bring a flashlight – it’s very dark inside
• Use underground garage to move between stores safely
• Flank Killa — don’t fight him head-on

Conclusion

The Interchange map is a challenge with big rewards. From boss fights to rare loot, mastering Interchange means knowing the layout, dangers, and tricks. If you’re ready to take on ULTRA and its shadows, you’ll walk away rich — if you survive.