While ARC Raiders had numerous players for its server slam this weekend, another extraction shooter made an impact. Escape From Duckov, developed by Team Soda and published by bilibili sold over 500,000 copies on Steam within just three days. It’s even racked up some impressive player counts – 175,832 peak concurrent and climbing at this time of writing.
Though the name is a fairly unsubtle riff on Escape From Tarkov, the gameplay is purely PvE-focused. Players start as an ordinary duck and traverse five different maps, acquiring loot and fending off dangerous foes. Upon extracting, they can use resources to upgrade their base.
Eventually, you’ll unlock new abilities, blueprints for crafting, and much more, steadily improving your arsenal and stats. There’s even a story of sorts, as players must learn the “truth of Duckov,” such as it is. Even if the narrative doesn’t hold much appeal for some, over 50 hours of gameplay await. Team Soda promises additional updates, so stay tuned for more details in the coming weeks and months.
