The gaming world is quacking with excitement over Escape from Duckov, an innovative PvE top-down shooter from Team Soda. This delightful parody of Escape from Tarkov has taken Steam by storm since its October 16 launch, swiftly climbing the charts to sell over a million copies within just five days. Its impressive performance doesn’t stop there; the game has also attracted more than 550,000 concurrent players at its peak, cementing its status as one of Steam’s most beloved titles.
Jeff Chen, producer for Team Soda, expressed immense gratitude for the game’s overwhelming reception. “Team Soda is incredibly humbled to have reached such heights, and we owe this success to an incredible community of players and our friends at BiliBili Game,” Chen stated. “Whether you’ve been with us through our early days promoting the demo on Steam or are just joining to see what all the quacking is about, thank you.”
The journey for Duckov is far from over. The developers have just rolled out comprehensive mod support, inviting players to unleash their creativity and share unique creations, further enriching the game’s dynamic world.
Industry analyst Daniel Ahmad highlighted the remarkable achievement of Duckov, noting that the game was developed by a modest team of just five individuals. This makes its widespread success even more extraordinary. The title is proudly published by BiliBili, a prominent Chinese entertainment conglomerate known for its involvement with other successful games like Magicraft, Core Keeper, and Warm Snow.
Currently priced at $15.83 USD, Escape from Duckov will see a 12% price increase to $18 USD starting October 30. Players interested in diving into the duck-filled action might want to grab it before the change.