There’s a new duck in town, and it’s packing heat. Escape From Duckov, the bizarre, adorable, and unexpectedly strategic top-down extraction shooter from developer Team Soda and publisher BILIBILI GAME, is quacking up the genre with a new approach that’s equal parts looter shooter and survival sim—with feathers.
Originally revealed for PC via Steam and now expanding to the Epic Games Store and Mac via the App Store and Steam, Escape From Duckov is finally dropping its new demo on May 29, offering players their first hands-on look at this weird little world of mayhem, mischief, and mallards. The game will also participate in Steam Next Fest starting June 10, so mark your calendars and sharpen your beaks.
🐣 What Is Escape From Duckov?
In short: it’s Tarkov with ducks—but make it fun. Set in a surreal duck-populated world, Escape From Duckov throws players into procedurally generated loot zones where you’ll need to gather resources, outsmart enemies, build your base, and escape with your beak intact. While it takes inspiration from other extraction shooters, Duckov ditches gritty realism for hand-drawn charm, lo-fi chaos, and comedic vibes.
🎮 Key Features to Expect
🟡 Streamlined PvE Extraction Gameplay
Forget being overwhelmed by spreadsheets and trauma plates—Duckov offers intense but accessible firefights in a top-down style that’s friendly to both rookies and veterans.
🟡 Strategic Combat & Stealth Choices
Go in guns blazing or sneak your way through hostile zones. Stealth, resource management, and timing are just as important as your trigger finger.
🟡 Base Building From Beak to Roof
Turn your underground shelter into a bustling base. Add gyms, medical rooms, armament racks, or just a cozy duck nest. The stronger your base, the better your chances of bouncing back after a failed run.
🟡 Weapon Crafting & Modding
From frying pans to full-blown cannons, craft and mod weapons from the loot you collect. Your arsenal is as wild and customizable as your ducksona.
🟡 NPCs & Worldbuilding
Duckov isn’t just about loot and shoot. Chat with quirky characters, uncover weird secrets, and discover who you can trust in this feathered wasteland.
🧪 Demo Details
Starting May 29, players can jump into the latest free demo featuring:
- Two playable maps
- Dozens of weapons
- A sneak peek at the base-building system
- Approximately 8 hours of content
- An early look at the gear progression and NPC dialogue
📌 Wishlist, Watch, and Waddle In
Escape From Duckov is targeting a full release later in 2025, but players can wishlist it now on Steam or follow the game on YouTube, X/Twitter, and Discord to keep up with updates.
We’ll be keeping a close eye on Duckov as it waddles closer to launch—and rest assured, our full thoughts on the game will land soon after we dive into the demo.
Stay tuned, and as always: loot, shoot… and scoot. And maybe also toot.
