Almaty, Kazakhstan — August 14, 2025 | Valkyrie Initiative and Duck Team today announced that DUCK: Dangerous Ultimate Cartridge Kidnapper — a fast-paced compilation of 100 bite-size microgames — has launched on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox with a limited-time 15% launch discount. DUCK is a fast-paced collection of 100 bite-size microgames inspired by classic NES-era titles and wrapped in tongue-in-cheek pixel art.
STORY:
A group of ducklings finds a mysterious 100-in-1 cartridge that turns out to be a trap for an evil spirit who calls himself D.U.C.K. Now the ducklings will have to show all their gamer skills, or else the villain will fulfill the curse and make them characters in his games. Becoming two-dimensional and pixelated — constantly dying and respawning — is an inevitable fate!
Key Features
- 100 microgames under a minute each: quick reads, instant retries, escalating challenge.
- NES-inspired vibe: playful 8-bit aesthetics and genre mash-ups that nod to cartridge classics.
- Local co-op for up to 5 players (hot seat): take turns on one system for living-room party chaos.
- Modes: Story, Survival, and Party modes, plus a Vault to practice unlocked microgames.
- Console launch: available now on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox.
- Launch offer: 15% off for a limited time (offers may vary by platform/region).
- Nintendo eShop (US): https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/duck-dangerous-ultimate-cartridge-kidnapper-switch/
- PlayStation Store (US, PS4): https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/EB0685-CUSA55724_00-0577262456583010 (Offline play, 1–5 players, Remote Play supported)
- Xbox Store (US): https://www.xbox.com/en-us/games/store/duck-dangerous-ultimate-cartridge-kidnapper/9PM42QMPPGFC
- Genre: Arcade, Casual
- Players: 1–5
- Difficulty: Easy, Moderate
- Languages: English, Russian
- Platforms: Xbox, Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5
About Duck Team
Duck Team is an indie studio focused on playful, fast-paced experiences with a nostalgic edge.
About Valkyrie Initiative
Valkyrie Initiative is a publishing label bringing distinct indie titles to console and PC players worldwide.
Press kit: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_BSAoILhsJfNxwZJQP1RHz1lCL6pQOdH?usp=sharing
Request a press key: https://www.keymailer.co/g/games/85f0729
Press Contact:
Jesse Kellor
PR & Media Relations — Valkyrie Initiative
press@valkyrieinitiative.pro
https://valkyrieinitiative.com