Patch Notes Escape from Duckov: Update v1.0.17

Patch Notes: Update v1.0.17 – v1.0.20 focuses on stability, UI/container fixes, building and placement corrections, economy and upgrade bug fixes, plus a few gameplay quality-of-life updates. If you experienced random crashes, resolution issues, mod/save annoyances, or odd behavior with building upgrades and containers, this patch addresses the core problems. Also note the small but meaningful gameplay changes like Cocoa Milk restoring hydration and energy, and the Medic Station craft being unlocked earlier.

What was fixed and improved

Stability & Crash Fixes

Multiple crash issues have been fixed, including a crash tied to display resolution in windowed mode and several random crashes on specific hardware.
Result: more stable launches and fewer mid-session crashes for a wider range of setups.

Mods & Save System

Fixed the bug that forced players to re-select mods every time the game was launched.
Result: mod lists now persist between sessions — less time spent reconfiguring and more time playing.

Building & Placement

Several building placement bugs were corrected so structures place reliably.
Fixed cases where the game window displayed at an incorrect aspect ratio for some users.
Tip: players on high refresh rate monitors experiencing time slowdown should try turning V-Sync off.

Containers & UI

Repositioned a few containers that were previously hard to interact with.
Fixed NPCs getting stuck after moving a building (re-entering your base will clear this).
Result: smoother inventory interaction and fewer awkward container/ NPC collisions.

Economy & Upgrades

Fixed the serious bug where players could upgrade structures without having enough in-game currency (cash was incorrectly deducted). Upgrades now correctly require and consume funds.
Result: economy and upgrade systems behave as intended.

Gameplay Updates

Prison supply box food changed from soda crackers to Cocoa Milk. Cocoa Milk now restores both hydration and energy, improving sustain on runs.
Medic Station can now be crafted without completing the “Hunter’s Path” quest, making early healing infrastructure more accessible.

Additional Notes & Compatibility

Old demo saves may cause problems — starting a fresh save is recommended for the cleanest experience.
Some display/resolution quirks in windowed mode were resolved, but monitor-specific settings may still require tweaking.

Player impact — practical takeaways

Stability: If you were experiencing crashes (especially in windowed mode), expect a noticeably smoother experience. Update GPU drivers if you still have issues.
Mods: Mod users will save time — mod selections persist now. If you still have problems, try reordering or reapplying mods after the patch.
Building gameplay: You can reliably place buildings and interact with containers without glitchy behavior. Check bases after the update to confirm correct placement.
Economy: Players should see correct currency handling; double-check past transactions if you suspect incorrect deductions.
Early-game quality of life: Cocoa Milk and the unlocked Medic Station make early runs less punishing by improving sustain and access to healing infrastructure.

Troubleshooting & quick fixes (recommended steps)

If you still encounter crashes or display issues:
1. Update your GPU drivers.
2. Try disabling V-Sync (helps with time slowdown on high refresh-rate monitors).
3. If using old demo saves, start a fresh save to avoid legacy-save issues.
If building placement or container interaction still feels off, reload the scene or re-enter your base; many NPC/container issues clear after a short reload.
If the mod persistence bug appears to continue for you, try reapplying mods once and restarting the game to ensure settings are written.

Recommended actions for players and community writers

Players: Restart the game after updating, test a short run to verify stability, and consider starting a fresh save if you experienced persistent demo-era issues.
Content creators & wiki editors: Update guides mentioning the Medic Station and prison supply box contents; note that Cocoa Milk now restores hydration and energy. Also, update any tutorials that assumed the Medic Station required the Hunter’s Path quest.
Modders: Test mod persistence and inform players to restart the game after changing mod loadouts.

Conclusion

Patch Notes: Update v1.0.17 – v1.0.20 is a focused maintenance update that improves stability, saves and mods behavior, building/placement reliability, container interactions, and corrects currency-related upgrade bugs. The gameplay tweaks (Cocoa Milk and earlier Medic Station access) are player-friendly changes that improve early-run survivability. Overall, this patch reduces friction across a number of player pain points — install it, test your usual runs, and enjoy the smoother experience.