What to know

  • Update V1.0.30 adds new earthworm spawns and increases bait stack limits.
  • It introduces a new injury indicator and allows dismantling of Orange Headphones.
  • There are various balance adjustments which include reduced damage from certain creatures and improved loot mechanics.
  • Multiple bug fixes and performance optimizations improve gameplay stability.

Escape from Duckov, the popular duck-themed single-player extraction shooter developed by Team Soda and published by bilibili, has released its Update V1.0.30 with several new features and gameplay improvements. This update continues refining the player experience with quality-of-life enhancements and balance changes that impact combat, scavenging, and base building.

New resources and stack changes

One highlight of the update is the addition of two earthworms spawning in the Hiding Spot area, which benefits players relying on bait and scavenging mechanics. Alongside this, the stack limit for earthworms and bait items has been increased to five, allowing players to carry more resources simultaneously and reducing frequent inventory management requirements.

Injury indicator and dismantling mechanics

The update brings a new injury indicator to the user interface, improving player feedback by clearly showing when the character is hurt. This visual cue helps react faster to damage, enhancing survival chances. Additionally, Orange Headphones—an item in the game—can now be dismantled into parts, which offers new utility for those seeking to craft or upgrade gear through resource recycling.

Balance tweaks to combat and environment

Update V1.0.30 adjusts several combat mechanics, including a reduction in damage dealt by the Storm Creature enemy, making early combat encounters more manageable. Dog enemy footsteps have been silenced to increase the element of surprise and tension in early game stages. Consumables affecting Energy and Hydration have been rebalanced, refining how players manage hunger and thirst meters during expeditions.

Various bug fixes and performance improvements

The patch also addresses multiple bugs and glitches experienced by the player community. Fixes include resolving lag issues, crafting errors, weapon attachment losses, and an added construction site feature within player bases to prevent trapping in enclosed spaces. This update enhances overall game stability and immersion.

Update Version 1.0.30 Log

Here's the complete log for Update V1.0.30:

Updates

  • Two earthworms will now spawn in the Hiding Spot.
  • The stack limit for earthworms and bait has been increased to 5.
  • Added a new toy: the Kazoo.
  • Increased the drop rate of certificates from Lab Wanderers, especially Lv.2 certificates.
  • Quest: “High Score Duck - Duck Miner” – completion requirement reduced to 6.
  • Quest: “Promotion to Expert Courier” – now includes a requirement hint for a key.
  • Quest: “Multi-Talented II” – now unlocks the ability to purchase the Kazoo.
  • The overall drop rate in the Storm Area has been slightly increased. (Item quantity & quality: 1 → 1.15)
  • Slightly enhanced the visual effect while injured.
  • Modders can now retrieve enemy presets via GameplayDataSettings.CharacterRandomPresetData.presets.

Fixes

  • Fixed missing cloud shadows in the Warehouse Area.