Escape from Tarkov is the original extraction FPS where every raid is a gamble with death. Prep your raid, bleed, endure and fight through ruthless PMC players and Scavs, gain tactical advantage and cling to your loot — only extraction decides if you live or lose it all.
The services was not down because too many people tried to play it. If you frame it like that it sounds like the people are at fault here.
The service was down because the company was not properly prepared to actually provide the service that they promised.