Summary

  • Duckside offers a comically tactical open-world survival experience as players take on the role of stranded ducks battling for survival.
  • The game features PVP and PVE gameplay, crafting, building, customization, and a variety of weapons for players to fly, fight, and loot.
  • With a September beta release on Steam, Duckside looks to appeal to fans of survival games like Rust and The Forest with its unique duck-themed twist.

Publisher Tiny Build Games has announced the upcoming beta release of its new survival game Duckside, which will offer players a unique open-world experience as a duck. Tiny Build has published a number of indie games over the years, and its development studio tinyBuild Riga is entering the gaming fray with a comical yet tactical release.

There have been numerous open-world survival games to shape and define the genre, with classic titles like Rust and DayZ ranking among the most popular. While some games will offer a variety of game modes to diversify their offerings, this upcoming release from Tiny Build has set itself apart from the competition in a particularly intriguing way.

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A brand-new trailer for Duckside, the upcoming open-world survival game starring feathered compatriots, has revealed a September beta launch for Steam users. Duckside features PVP and PVE gameplay, along with crafting, building, and cosmetic customization, as players take on the role of stranded ducks who must battle for survival. The tough yet adorable ducks can fly across the wilderness while wielding a variety of weapons, such as fire axes and machine guns, and can even sport a number of hats and tactical gear to identify their squad. Players are tasked with finding resources, building a base, and fighting to ensure their precious hoard of loot remains safe from any foul play. The open beta for Duckside launches exclusively for PC on September 12.

Duckside - Beta Release Trailer

Taking a closer look at the beta release trailer for Duckside, fans can get a sense of the familiar tactical survival gameplay that was popularized by Rust and other standout titles of the genre. Helmeted ducks can be seen collecting wood to build a strong base before taking flight and charging into battle against rival flocks. Grenade blasts, FPS gun play, and even night vision attacks can be seen, with the armored ducks hilariously adding a truly unique element to the survival experience. Players who enjoy games like The Forest, Grounded, and even Minecraft may want to check out the Duckside open beta when it launches in September.

Open-world games continue to draw in audiences with unexpected twists, and Duckside certainly looks ready to cement itself as one of the more humorous offerings for fans of the survival video game genre. Interested players may want to stay tuned for more details and updates on the open beta and eventual full launch of Duckside.

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Tiny Build Games
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Date Founded
2011
Headquarters
Bothell, Washington, United States
Subsidiaries
Versus Evil
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