Hey Folks,

In our ongoing efforts to deal with reports of cheats in DUCKSIDE, with today's update we have changed our anticheat system and integrated BattlEye, a leading anti-cheat system used in a number of the most popular competitive shooters.

BattlEye runs at the kernel level, allowing it to proactively detect and ban cheaters in real time while staying light on system resources. It also provides custom security solutions tailored for DUCKSIDE, ensuring deeper protection against evolving cheats.

We’re working closely with BattlEye to identify and remove cheaters faster than we were able to previously, which will result in a much more enjoyable and fair experience for everyone.

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Let us know what you think of the update in the comments, and tell us what you'd like to see added to the game in the future. We've got a bunch of cool stuff in the works, and can't wait to share what's coming up with you all!

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See you in the skies!

- tinyBuild Riga

The weekly map wipes are rolling out now!

The next blueprints wipe will be on 14th of February

Here are the wipe times for each region:
US and BR - 17:00 - 18:00 Local
EU+UK - 16:00 - 17:00 Local
Asia (China, Japan, Australia) - 17:00 - 18:00 Local

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See you in the skies!

- tinyBuild Riga

Hey Everyone!

We’re seeing out the first month of the year with a new update for DUCKSIDE, which includes the implementation of the first iteration of one of our roadmap goals; weapon durability, alongside a bunch of balancing tweaks, QOL improvements and general optimization.

Check out the full update notes below!



The “Durability” feature is introduced for melee weapons. We will continue to extend this feature and fine-tune the ‘durability’ levels, while also adding a repair option in the near future.


Players can now throw small and large explosive charges onto walls from a distance, similar to the satchel charge mechanic in other games. This replaces the previous method of directly placing C4 on walls, adding a new layer of strategy and skill to breaching tactics.


Previously, the submarine had only one exit, making it easy to camp. A second exit has been introduced to improve balance and reduce camping.


NPCs now attempt to take cover behind walls, crates, and other objects instead of standing still or running unpredictably.


A new sensitivity setting has been added specifically for scoped weapons. Players can now fine-tune their mouse sensitivity separately for collimator sights and 4x scopes, allowing for more precise aiming customization.


Administrators and Moderators can now issue Steam game bans directly from the in-game admin panel.




• The team marker system has been overhauled to reduce confusion:
  
• Players can now place one group-visible marker using Ctrl + Left Mouse Button
  
• Each player can set up to 5 personal markers
  
• Team leaders have the ability to remove group markers placed by other team members

Implemented some visual fixes and general optimization

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Let us know what you think of the update in the comments, and tell us what you'd like to see added to the game in the future!

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See you in the skies!

- tinyBuild Riga

The weekly, bi-weekly and monthly map and blueprint wipes are rolling out now.
The next blueprints wipe will be on 14th of February

Here are the wipe times for each region:
US and BR - 17:00 - 18:00 Local
EU+UK - 16:00 - 17:00 Local
Asia (China, Japan, Australia) - 17:00 - 18:00 Local

Thank you all, enjoy the wipe!

See you in the skies!

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- tinyBuild Riga

The weekly map wipes are rolling out now, the next blueprints + bi-weekly and monthly wipes will be on 17th of Jan

Here are the wipe times for each region:

US and BR - 23:00 CET
EU+UK - 16:00 CET
Asia (China, Japan, Australia) - 10:00 CET

Thank you all, enjoy the wipe!

See you in the skies!

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- tinyBuild Riga

The festive season is upon us! So for their first Christmas on the DUCKSIDE archipelago, the Ducks are celebrating it in style with a Christmas Update!

Quacked with new features, holiday-themed items, a brand new monument and more. Let’s unwrap the highlights! Read through the end for the full patch notes!

Somehow, someone got a submarine stranded in the middle of the desert. Gross incompetence of whoever was captaining that submarine aside, it holds some valuable loot for anyone brave enough to venture to its heart and extract it…


Get ready for some merry mayhem!

1️⃣ Christmas Carol Ghost Event:

Who ya gonna call? Not Scrooge, that’s for sure. The Ghostly Ducks of Christmas yet to come are haunting bases across the archipelago.

Drops new gatherable resource
Snow Piece: Used for crafting Xmas themed items!

2️⃣ Santa’s Sled Shooting Event:

Santa (or a feathered non-union equivalent) is visiting to spread joy and cultivate carnage.
While shooting "Santa's” sleigh would usually get you put pretty high up on the naughty list, it is the most efficient way of getting your hands on his loot…

The bravest ducks may also find even rarer loot in the sleigh itself…


Santa Hat: I mean, what other kind of hat do you expect at Christmas…?
Deer Antlers: Become an honorary member of Santa's reindeer alongside Rudolph, Donner, Dancer and whatever the other ones are called!

Snowman Keep a cool head in even the toughest situations!
Krampus Hat: For all the ducks out there that still enjoy christmas but wanna maintain their edgy and mysterious persona.
Door Skin: Nothing says “It’s Christmas” like a wreath on the door of a base that you’re about to turn to rubble.
Fireplace Warm those webbed feet by the fire as you await the arrival of santa (or a raider) with a Christmas Fireplace
And more! : Christmas lights, candy cane weapons, streamer shotguns and Christmas tree shrines can also be crafted and found throughout the archipelago!


Snowman: Ever wanted to blow up a snowman with a rocket launcher? Of course you have, and now you can!

(Please note that you don’t actually get anything out of it other than the satisfaction of having blown up a snowman with a rocket launcher)

Snowmen can be built by default.

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With this update, we have completed the first phase of our Roadmap and have updated it to reflect our goals for the coming months, which you can see below:

Also, we have put together a player satisfaction survey to help us understand our players experiences with the game, what could be improved, what you would most like to see added and your overall opinion of DUCKSIDE, and we would appreciate it if you could take 10 minutes to help us out here by filling it out

https://forms.gle/WbS5NFsUMq94gEES6


Highlights:

• New monument - Submarine in the Desert Island
  
• Introduced a new unique automatic shotgun (Vulture's Wrath) with enhanced fire rate
  
• Weather system
  
• Updated vending machine locations on the map
  
• Added a feature to display the list of items available in each vending machine directly in the map UI
  
• Added an optional setting for using the global moderators list in the admin panel
  
• Adjusted bleeding mechanics
  
• Added a bleeding effect to the barbed wire trap

Fixes

• Resolved localization issues and display errors in various game elements
  
• Adjusted sleeping ducks to have proper HP, matching normal ducks
  
• Ensured blueprints now appear in the inventory, even if it is full at the time of purchase
  
• Corrected furnace behavior where activating it instantly burned wood and created charcoal without delay
  
• Added proper death location display for players who died offline
  
• Updated the postmortem screen to correctly display destroyed bases and nests
  
• Fixed access to the Idol so players can now interact only when registered at the base.
  
• Enabled Tesla coils and shotgun traps to properly react to admins under m1/m2 commands.
  
• Resolved an issue where players with their own base were unable to disassemble wooden buildings or use workbenches and research tables
  
• Improved door interaction interfaces for players registered with an Idol
  
• Resolved an issue that allowed players registered at a base to disassemble nests owned by others after a server restart
  
• Fixed outline masking issues with hats
  
• Restored availability of NVIDIA Reflex and Frame Generation features
  
• Removed limitations on C4 usage when 20 landmines are placed
  
• Removed rockets from the crafted rocket launcher

Optimizations

• General Performance Improvements
  
• Optimized buildings unloading upon destruction to improve performance and reduce FPS drops

Graphics and Animations

• Replaced falling animations with smoother transitions
  
• Updated animations for walking, weapon handling, and interaction movements
  
• Added new military textures for NPC gear
  
• Added new transition animations for boosts and movement speed changes
  
• Added animations for reloading the bazooka

Christmas Event:

• New Christmas-themed hats, decorations, and items added to the game
  
• Santa's Sleigh was added, bringing festive gifts to players

Miscellaneous

• Weather settings UI for admins to display current and manual adjustments
  
• Added notification system for player registration acceptance
  
• Fixed base deregistration issues when the core idol object is destroyed

Known Issues

• Certain changes require further testing to prevent rare server crashes
  
• Minor visual glitches may occur on specific systems

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See you in the skies!

- tinyBuild Riga

Bi-Weekly servers are in the process of being wiped. Monthly servers and blueprints will be wiped for all servers on the 20th. Here are the wipe times for each region:

US and BR - 22:00 UTC
EU and UK 16:00 UTC
Asia(CN, SEA, China, Japan, Australia) 9:00 UTC

Thank you all, enjoy the wipe!

Don't forget to join the conversation over on Discord and keep up to date with all things DUCKSIDE by following us on social media:

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- tinyBuild Riga

Update 0.7.12.108 is now available, check out what's new below:

• Muzzle Boost: Increases fire rate for a more rapid assault
  
• Muzzle Break: Reduces recoil for improved accuracy during sustained fire
  
• Silencer: Decreases noise and recoil, perfect for stealthy operations
  
• Extended Mag: Increases ammo capacity by 25% for longer firefights
  
• Scope: Adds 3x zoom capability for precision long-range targeting

• Fine-tuned the bleeding effect
  
• Updated server hosting view

• Vending machines will be regenerated with the addition of weapon mods, so players have to discover all important blueprints once again
  
• No reload animation and reload sound on Bolt action rifle with the scope (fix in the works)
  
• Optical Scope view is darker when enabled DLSS Upscaler with sharpness mode

The Steam awards are almost upon us and the only thing these ducks have more of a lust for than blood and feathers, is GOLD.

So we're asking you to nominate us in the Steam Awards for the "Better With Friends" award. Because what's a duck without it's flock?

The answer is "miserable", just like these ducks will be if they don't get a chance to take home the award.

Don't disappoint the ducks. Nominate DUCKSIDE for the Better With Friends award.


Pick it up now at the link below:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2682580/DUCKSIDE/

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- tinyBuild Riga