Official reports from the developer and community discussions highlight significant antivirus issues specifically with version 1.5:
: Included major rewrites to network synchronization (GhostObject) to reduce lag and group state messages more efficiently. File: Duck.Game.v1.5.zip ...
: Antivirus programs like Kaspersky and ZoneAlarm have frequently flagged the game's executable ( DuckGame.exe ) as a Trojan. If you are experiencing issues or suspect your
: The game's creator has stated that these are incorrect detections and that the official executable tests 100% clean on VirusTotal . File: Duck.Game.v1.5.zip ...
If you are experiencing issues or suspect your files are corrupted, you should use official verification tools: Verify Integrity of Game Files - Steam Support
This version introduced several critical performance and gameplay improvements:
: 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)