Get ready for an unexpected gaming phenomenon! “Escape from Duckov,” a delightful parody of the intense extraction shooter “Escape from Tarkov,” has become an instant hit on Steam, selling over half a million copies and drawing in massive numbers of concurrent players this past weekend.
This quirky title is currently soaring with an impressive 173,394 peak concurrent players on Valve’s platform. That’s enough to secure its spot as the sixth most-played game on Steam, outranked only by major titles like Delta Force, Battlefield 6, PUBG, Dota 2, and Counter-Strike 2. Quite a feat for a game about ducks!
“Escape from Duckov” immerses players in a PVE (player-versus-environment) top-down looter-shooter experience. Your mission? Scavenge for vital resources, strategically build your cozy hideout, and constantly upgrade your gear to face the challenges ahead. The official description playfully urges players to “Start from nothing and rise to the top,” advising them to “Outwit hostile ducks, survive, or make it out alive.” It sounds like a feathery, fun adventure!
A trailer for the game, titled “Escape From Duckov Official Launch Trailer,” gives players a glimpse into the action.
Since its grand debut on October 16, Team Soda’s charming game quickly surpassed 500,000 sales over the weekend. The community has embraced it wholeheartedly, reflected in its current “Overwhelmingly Positive” rating on Steam. The development team is understandably ecstatic, exclaiming, “At this moment, the entire dev team is quacking with joy and flapping our wings in excitement!”
Meanwhile, the original inspiration, “Escape from Tarkov,” is set to launch on Steam on November 15. It will be fascinating to see if it can surpass the incredible concurrent player numbers achieved by its feathered counterpart. A console version of “Escape from Tarkov” is also reportedly in development, so the extraction shooter genre is clearly thriving.
Indeed, extraction shooters are having a significant moment, especially on PC. Another example, “Arc Raiders,” recently saw huge concurrent player counts during its “Server Slam” playtest, indicating a strong launch ahead for its late October release. With “Escape from Tarkov” joining the fray soon after, it’s an exciting time for fans of the genre!