《鴨界生存》（DUCKSIDE）是極具話題性的多人開放世界生存射擊遊戲，將《DayZ》和《Rust》這類硬核生存遊戲的要素，套用在充滿戲謔與荒謬的鴨子世界之中。玩家不再是普通的人類角色，而是化身為一隻全副武裝的鴨子，並在持續性的伺服器世界中求生、探索、戰鬥與建設。這種反差感，既帶來黑色幽默的荒謬氣息，也讓整個生存遊戲類型煥然一新。

在劇情設定上，帶著強烈的反諷色彩。現實中每年有超過千萬隻鴨子死於獵人槍下，而在遊戲中，這些鴨子「反過來武裝自己」，成為持槍的倖存者。玩家要在一座充滿資源與危險的島嶼上，面對其他鴨子玩家以及自稱「人類」的威脅生物。這樣的設定讓遊戲在諷刺與搞笑之間取得一種特殊的張力：一方面它延續傳統生存遊戲的嚴酷掠奪與殘酷對抗，另一方面則因為角色是「鴨子」而顯得荒誕可笑。

在操作方面，不僅保留資源採集、武器製作、建造避難所等傳統生存遊戲的核心系統，還加入獨特的飛行機制。不僅能在地面奔跑，還能自由地滑翔、懸停、俯衝，並將這些動作與槍戰結合起來。這使得戰鬥方式更靈活，戰術層面也更加多變。除了槍械之外，遊戲中的製作系統允許玩家打造多種工具與陷阱，並利用拾荒資源來建造基地。這些基地雖然能提供暫時的安全感，但卻隨時可能遭到其他玩家或「人類」的摧毀與掠奪，讓遊戲的緊張氛圍持續不減。

更特別的是，主要的核心樂趣不僅僅在於「活下去」，還在於玩家能夠「活成什麼樣的鴨子」。戴著各種帽子、拿著槍械的鴨子，既有強烈的喜感，也賦予角色高度的個性化。無論是選擇獨自遊玩、成為孤傲的生存鴨，還是與其他玩家組隊，共同築巢、探險與作戰，都能帶來不同的遊戲體驗。

市場評價方面，自2024年在Steam展開搶先體驗後，憑藉其獨特題材與新奇玩法吸引大量玩家關注。許多玩家認為，雖然它的核心玩法仍然遵循傳統的「PvPvE」生存模式，但因為主角是鴨子，整體氛圍就像是在荒誕與嚴肅之間遊走，帶來前所未有的遊戲感受。有人覺得這款遊戲既是對生存類型的惡搞，也是一次創新的突破。不過，也有玩家指出，遊戲在伺服器穩定性、平衡性與內容深度上仍有進一步打磨的空間。

隨著2025年9月4日遊戲正式登陸PS5平台，並且即將推出Xbox Series版本，更多主機玩家也將加入這個混亂又搞笑的鴨子世界。從「持槍戰鬥」到「建造安身之所」，從「被追擊的恐慌」到「小屋中短暫的平靜」，不僅考驗玩家的生存技巧，更提供一種獨一無二的沉浸體驗：一邊在血腥掠奪中求生，一邊卻始終意識到自己只是一隻「戴著帽子的鴨子」。這樣強烈的反差，正是《鴨界生存》最吸引人的地方，也讓它成為2024至2025年間最受矚目的獨特作品之一。

Duckside is a highly distinctive multiplayer open-world survival shooter that blends the harsh, unforgiving mechanics of DayZ and Rust with an absurd, tongue-in-cheek twist: every player takes on the role of a duck. Instead of playing as human survivors, players are armed ducks, surviving, scavenging, building, and fighting in a persistent online world. This bizarre premise creates a mix of black humor and genuine survival intensity, making the game stand out in a crowded genre.

The narrative backdrop is satirical at its core. In reality, millions of ducks die every year at the hands of hunters. But in Duckside, these ducks fight back, arming themselves and claiming their place in a violent survival ecosystem. Players must explore an island rich in resources and hidden dangers, while fending off rival duck players and hostile creatures referred to as “humans.” The result is a world that feels both absurd and brutal, where survival is tinged with humor and parody.

Gameplay mechanics follow the core principles of survival games: resource gathering, crafting, weapon-building, and base construction. What makes Duckside unique is its flight system. Ducks can glide, hover, dive, and even shoot while in mid-air, adding a new tactical layer to combat. Bases serve as temporary havens, but just like in Rust, nothing is ever completely safe—raids and looting are constant threats. This keeps tension high, ensuring that every expedition and every night’s rest carries risk.

Another key appeal is customization and personality. Ducks aren’t just survivors—they can wear hats, wield guns, and adapt in humorous yet oddly fitting ways to their environment. Whether a player chooses to roam as a lone survivor duck or join forces with others to form a flock, teamwork, territory defense, and raiding rival nests all play central roles in the experience.

Since its early access release on Steam in September 2024, Duckside has drawn considerable attention for its unusual premise. Many players describe it as both a parody of the survival genre and a genuinely challenging game in its own right. While the mechanics are familiar—PvPvE combat, resource scarcity, and the cycle of building and raiding—the fact that everyone is a duck injects absurdity and charm into the otherwise tense survival gameplay. Still, critics note that server stability, balance, and long-term content depth are areas that need refinement.

With its PlayStation 5 launch on September 4, 2025, and an upcoming Xbox Series release, the game is expanding to a wider audience. The contrast between chaotic gunfights and the quiet satisfaction of building a makeshift nest out of scavenged junk captures the strange emotional rhythm of the game: a mix of adrenaline, dark comedy, and oddly touching immersion.

Ultimately, Duckside is more than just a gimmick. It transforms the survival genre by forcing players to see it through the eyes (and wings) of an armed duck. This surreal but surprisingly engaging perspective has made it one of the most talked-about niche titles of 2024–2025.