Escape From Duckov Archives

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November 22, 2025

With Escape From Tarkov 1.0’s first week in the books, its director lays out what’s next for the extraction game

Escape From Tarkov 1.0 has been live for a week, receiving mixed responses due to technical issues like server crashes and competition from new games. Despite predominantly positive feedback on the content, the game's current Steam rating is 47% positive, indicating user frustration. COO Nikita Buyanov remains optimistic and plans to focus on fixes and enhancements. Upcoming content includes the return of winter in Tarkov, new storyline quests, and a new event, with a detailed announcement expected in December. Players have a week to purchase the game on Steam at a 15% discount.

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November 8, 2025

Arc Raiders briefly overtakes Battlefield 6’s concurrent player count on Steam as it proves to be one of the hottest PC games this fall

Arc Raiders, an extraction shooter, launched just over a week ago and achieved a peak concurrent player count of over 354,000 on Steam, surpassing Battlefield 6's 318,000 players. The game is praised for its smooth technical performance and accessibility, appealing to a broader audience without requiring high-end hardware. Unlike other extraction shooters like Escape From Tarkov, Arc Raiders offers a more relaxed gameplay experience, catering to players seeking less stressful alternatives. Currently, it stands out in the market, potentially leading a shift in the extraction shooter genre.

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October 26, 2025

Escape From Duckov quacks past 300,000 concurrent players only 10 days after release

Escape From Duckov has over 300,000 simultaneous players as of October 26, according to SteamDB. The game is currently priced at .83 on Steam, with a discount available until October 29. It has significantly outperformed the studio's previous release, which peaked at 1,631 concurrent players.

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October 24, 2025

Escape From Duckov is the latest breakout Steam hit to owe its success to China

Steam's top-played charts this week show a competition between Battlefield 6 and Escape From Duckov, a game where players take on the role of a duck in a top-down extraction shooter. Escape From Duckov has gained significant popularity in China, with a notable spike in player count during evenings in China's timezone, peaking around 10 PM Pacific time. 64% of user reviews on Steam are in Chinese, indicating strong local engagement. The game is priced at and is supported by Bilibili, a prominent Chinese livestreaming platform. Despite its indie appearance, it has been recognized for its quality beyond the typical meme game label.

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October 24, 2025

Best Escape from Duckov mods

Escape from Duckov features mod support that enhances gameplay. Notable mods include: - KillFeed: Displays a kill feed in the top right corner to track player and enemy performance. - Live Boss Map Markers: Provides real-time indicators on the map for boss locations. - MiniMap: Offers a compact version of the game map with zoom and orientation controls. - All Item Shop: Introduces a vending machine with every item in the game for players to access. - Co-op Mod: Currently in testing, allows players to team up with friends to double loot. Players are encouraged to explore new mods and engage with the community for additional enhancements.

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October 23, 2025

After making 1 million sales, Escape From Duckov makes eating s*** worse

Escape From Duckov has sold over 1 million copies on Steam, particularly popular in China, and has received Overwhelmingly Positive reviews. Developer Team Soda, a subsidiary of Bilibili, released a new update within 24 hours of reaching the sales milestone, which includes features like the ability to dismantle orange headphones for crafting materials, a new user interface indicator for player injuries, silenced dog footsteps, and a reduction in the nutritional benefits of the Poop item. Players manage hunger and hydration while navigating challenges, and the Poop item can be used to craft a Poop Ball or consumed for energy and hydration at the risk of self-inflicted poison. The update reduces the incentive to use Poop for sustenance, encouraging players to seek healthier alternatives.

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October 23, 2025

Escape From Duckov might look like a parody, but it’s a full-fledged, full-featured singleplayer bottling of extraction shooter juice

Escape From Duckov is an animal-themed parody game that serves as a top-down shooter, reimagining the extraction shooter format for single-player gameplay. Players can customize their characters to resemble various birds or whimsical figures, rather than being confined to the role of a duck. The game features engaging gunplay with customizable weapons and a crafting system for base upgrades. It includes a quest structure that provides a clear sense of progression, encouraging exploration and avoiding aimless repetition. Players may encounter frustrating situations regarding item rarity and value. Duckov supports Steam Workshop for mods and UI tweaks, enhancing the gaming experience. The duck theme serves as a charming backdrop, offering a unique aesthetic compared to typical shooters. The game appeals to those who enjoy roguelikes without the competitive nature of multiplayer.

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October 23, 2025

Battlefield 6 has just been dethroned on Steam by 2025’s weirdest military shooter

Escape From Duckov, developed by Team Soda, is a parody of the extraction shooter Escape from Tarkov, featuring rubber duckies instead of scavs. Since its launch on October 16, it has gained significant popularity, achieving a peak of 255,556 active players and securing a spot among Steam's most played games, surpassing Battlefield 6. The game has received a 96% positive rating, placing it in Valve's 'overwhelmingly positive' category. Escape From Duckov is currently available on Steam for .83 until October 30.