: Be cautious if you downloaded this as a standalone .zip from unofficial or "cracked" game sites. Generic filenames like Duck.Game.v1.5.zip on non-Steam platforms are often used to distribute actual malware. Update Highlights (v1.5)
The file Duck.Game.v1.5.zip is associated with the of the popular indie game Duck Game , released around November 2020. While it is a legitimate major update for the game, it has a history of triggering false positive security alerts. Security & Malware Analysis
: Added a dedicated server support mode, improved lighting/visuals, and a recover console command to help retrieve old save data. Verifying File Integrity File: Duck.Game.v1.5.zip ...
: Antivirus programs like Kaspersky and ZoneAlarm have frequently flagged the game's executable ( DuckGame.exe ) as a Trojan.
: Included major rewrites to network synchronization (GhostObject) to reduce lag and group state messages more efficiently. : Be cautious if you downloaded this as a standalone
If you are experiencing issues or suspect your files are corrupted, you should use official verification tools: Verify Integrity of Game Files - Steam Support
: The game was moved to Visual Studio 2017 and optimized for better level rendering and memory usage. While it is a legitimate major update for
: The game's creator has stated that these are incorrect detections and that the official executable tests 100% clean on VirusTotal .