Escape From Duckov Sells 500,000 Steam Copies in Three Days
In an exciting development for the gaming community, the single-player extraction shooter, Escape From Duckov, has sold over 500,000 copies on Steam within its first three days of launch. This surge in popularity highlights the continued appeal of the extraction shooter genre, contrasting with the notion that interest might be waning.
Success of Escape From Duckov
Escape From Duckov, developed by Team Soda, launched successfully as players quickly flocked to its unique gameplay featuring anthropomorphic ducks engaged in combat. In a celebratory message, the developers expressed their gratitude, stating, “More than 500,000 Ducklings have now joined the world of Duckov!”
Player Engagement and Peak Numbers
On the day of reporting, Escape From Duckov reached a peak player count of 182,000. This number is noteworthy as it closely approaches the concurrent player peak of another game, Arc Raiders, which was 189,000. Such figures are impressive for a single-player title, which generally sees lower concurrent online activity.
Positive Player Feedback
Player reviews have been overwhelmingly favorable, with Escape From Duckov achieving a 95% positive rating from over 6,200 reviews on Steam. The game currently holds an “Overwhelmingly Positive” status, showcasing a strong reception among its player base.
- 500,000 copies sold in first 72 hours
- Peak player count reached: 182,000
- 95% positive review rating from 6,200+ reviews
Interestingly, while a majority of the reviews come from Chinese users due to its development by a major Chinese media company, English-speaking players show slightly higher positivity at 96% compared to 94% from Simplified Chinese reviewers.
Exploring the Duck Universe
While players enjoy Duckov’s solo experience, those seeking multiplayer duck combat may need to look elsewhere. Alternatives include Duckside, a Rust-like game with a similar theme, and the iconic Duck Game from 2015.
The success of Escape From Duckov emphasizes the enduring popularity of innovative gaming experiences within the extraction shooter genre. As Team Soda continues to develop the game, players remain optimistic about future updates and expansions.
