Escape from Duckov News

Update Log V1.0.26

[h2]Updates[/h2][h3]Laboratory Improvements:[/h3]

[p]Terrain optimization[/p]
[p]Added 1 new spawn point (now 3 total)[/p]
[p]Slightly increased enemy count[/p]
[p]More loot containers[/p]
[p]Adjusted surface loot distribution:[/p]
[p]Reduced electronics (e.g., GPUs)[/p]
[p]Increased medical supplies (e.g., LEDX)[/p]

[h3]Farm Town Optimization:[/h3]

[p]Enhanced terrain connectivity in certain areas[/p]
[p]Principal’s Office Quest:[/p]
[p]Key item locations adjusted for easier access[/p]

[h3]New Keybindings:[/h3]

[p]Added shooting/aiming keybinds (Note: Changes can only be reverted by resetting to default. Future optimizations planned.)[/p]
[p]Added perspective toggle keybind[/p]

[h3]Mission Adjustments:[/h3]

[p]Reduced kill requirements for certain tasks[/p]
[p]"Certified Courier" now unlocks Travel Backpack purchase[/p]
[p]"Expert Courier-1" now unlocks Survivor Backpack purchase[/p]

[h3]Workbench Upgrade:[/h3]

[p]Armor-Piercing Ammo Crafting now also unlocks Standard Sniper Rounds and MAG-Basic Ammo[/p]

[h3]Mod Support:[/h3]

[p]Added mod load order editing (Requires restart to apply)[/p]

[h3]Balance Changes:[/h3]

[p]Reduced Mysael’s bullet velocity[/p]

[h3]Motion Sickness Mode:[/h3]

[p]Removed some camera motion effects[/p]

[h3]UI/UX Improvements:[/h3]

[p]Increased text size in item descriptions[/p]
[p]Expanded interaction range for lost items[/p]

[h3]Storm Zone:[/h3]

[p]Added a few roaming enemies to underground areas[/p]

[p][/p][h2]FIXES[/h2]

[p]Corrected crafting station for certain items (e.g., Condensed Slurry, Cola) — now at Workbench, not Medical Station,[/p]
[p]Fixed missing blueprints in the Field Manual,[/p]
[p]Patched an exploit where interacting with lost items during extraction made players invincible,[/p]
[p]Fixed weight display inaccuracies at lower carry weights,[/p]
[p]Fixed a bug where hostile AI would not open doors.[/p]

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Troubleshooting[/h2][h3]Black Screen on Launch (via Steam):[/h3][p]Possible GPU or save file issue. Try: [/p][p]① Update GPU drivers [/p][p]② Disable Steam’s Shader Cache [/p][p]③ Backup & reset saves: Copy contents of savesfolder elsewhere → Delete original savesfolder → Paste back [/p][h3]Cannot Extract in Tutorial:[/h3][p]① Check if C: drive is full [/p][p]② If not, try the save backup/reset method above [/p][h3]FPS Drops/Visual Issues:[/h3][p]Disable VSync and cap FPS to 60-90 [/p][p]If visuals are blurry, try disabling FSR [/p][p](Note: Mining rigs dropping to 30 FPS is a known issue — under active investigation.) [/p][h3]Settings Not Saving:[/h3][p]DM support with your save + log files for analysis. (We’ll investigate but fixes may take time...) [/p][h3]Yellow Duck Exclamation Mark Freeze:[/h3][p]DM support with save + log files.[/p][h3]Random Crashes/Freezes:[/h3][p]Some community mods may have compatibility issues. If you experience crashes or freezes, try disabling certain mods first.
[/p][h3]If none of these solutions work, DM @DucklingTony in Discord or Email us: [email protected][/h3][p][/p]

I definitely didn't expect Tarkov parody Escape From Duckov to be this good, or this popular

I'm never quite sure what to make of parody games. They're sort of like fanfiction, in a way. There are rare occasions when fanfiction can take off and hit the mainstream, though, matching (or, in especially uncommon occurrences, surpassing) their inspirators. By all accounts, Escape From Duckov is a great game in its own right. The gameplay is a world away from Tarkov, which clearly inspired its name, but players are still flocking to get a piece of its duck-on-duck action. Is it because of the name? Because it's genuinely a fun game? Or do we have a 50 Shades of Mallard on our hands?

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Mac Save File Issue Explanation & Solutions

[p]We want to address a save file issue that some of you have unfortunately encountered — and we’re truly sorry for the frustration and disruption this has caused.[/p][p]Due to an issue with cloud save settings, some of Mac players have experienced unexpected save file loss. This was the result of an operational error on our end, and we deeply apologize for the inconvenience and negative experience.[/p][p][/p][h3]▶ For Mac Players Who Have NOT Yet Experienced Save Loss:[/h3][p]1. Open your local save file folder: ~/Library/Application Support/TeamSoda/Duckov/[/p][p]2. Copy save files and back them up to a safe location (e.g., Desktop or Cloud).[/p][p]3. Start the game on Steam and wait for cloud sync to complete.[/p][p]4. After sync is finished, return your backed-up save files to the original folder[/p][p][/p][h3]▶ For Mac Players Who HAVE Already Lost Save Data:[/h3][p]We’re truly sorry for the frustration this has caused, and we want to help however we can. You can request a refund directly through the Steam platform. When submitting your request, please include the following note“Save file loss due to cloud save issue” and screenshot of the announcement. [/p][p][/p][h3]If Steam denies your refund, please email us with the following:[/h3][p]1. A full-screen screenshot showing your SteamID and playtime on Mac devices (e.g., the Steam profile interface; you may run Steam in windowed mode).[/p][p]2. Proof of purchase records for the game.[/p][p]We’ll review and respond to each case individually to provide the best solution for you.[/p][p][/p][h3]Support Email: [email protected][/h3][p][/p][h3]We’re Here for You[/h3][p]We know how important your progress is, and we’re committed to making this right.[/p][p]Thank you for your patience, your understanding, and for continuing to be part of the Duckov community.[/p][p][/p][p]If you have any questions or need further assistance, please reach out via Discord or our support channels.[/p][p][/p][p]— The Duckov Team[/p]

500,000 Ducklings - THANK YOU!

[p]What an exciting weekend for all ducks! More than 500,000 Ducklings have now joined the world of Duckov![/p][p]At this moment, the entire dev team is quacking with joy and flapping our wings in excitement! 💚[/p][p]A heartfelt thank-you to every single Duckling for your incredible support — together, we’ve reached this truly meaningful Duckov milestone![/p][p]We’ll keep working hard to make sure every update lives up to your expectations![/p][p][/p][p]P.S. Launch discount still going strong! Grab your duckling now![/p]

Trading Cards & Community Items Live!

[p]Ducklings can now unlock trading cards by playing the game![/p][p]You can craft profile backgrounds and emoticons from them![/p][p]Additionally, 6 animated avatars and 2 animated avatar frames are now available in the Steam Points Shop.[/p][p]Come decorate your profile and let the duck vibes shine everywhere! 💚[/p]