2026-08-17 20:11 UTC · Community Announcements · Canadian_Thor
Hello again Geese (and Ducks)!Following up on our recent post regarding stuttering and FPS drops affecting some Windows PC players, we've just released a new hotpatch aimed at addressing the issue.Please update to v4.10.03! What's changed?As we shared in our previous update, our investigation pointed to a recent change in mouse pointer handling that could cause significant frame drops on some PCs whenever the mouse was moving.While the underlying behavior appears to originate outside of the game, we've made changes on our end to reduce its impact.We believe this hotpatch should resolve, or sig
2026-08-14 00:12 UTC · Community Announcements · Canadian_Thor
Some quick notes regarding the v4.10.01 and v4.10.02 hotpatches we've released since the launch of v4.10.v4.10.01Fixed an issue where joining friends through the Friends List could result in a darkened screen and prevent players from interacting with the UI.v4.10.02Fixed an issue where the Swordsman could use their ability while inside a hiding spot or vent.Fixed a race condition between calling a meeting and the Swordsman using their ability that could result in a black screen.Fixed an issue where the Swordsman was unable to use sabotages after death.Fixed an issue where Celebrity/Canadian al
2026-08-12 18:32 UTC · Community Announcements · Canadian_Thor
Player Reports: Stuttering / FPS DropsHey Geese (and Ducks)! Over the past few days, some Windows PC players have been experiencing sudden stuttering and FPS drops, particularly while moving their mouse. We've been digging into this nonstop, and after a lot of testing, we want to share what we've found. What's going on?First, the important part: this wasn't caused by a game update. Prior to today's v4.10 update, we were already receiving reports of this issue. The previous PC build had not been updated since May 20, when we released v4.09 with some role adjustments. We actually held back the r
2026-08-12 17:04 UTC · Community Announcements · Canadian_Thor
Two New Roles and an Improved Friends List!The Swordsman Duck and Magpie are joining Goose Goose Duck, each bringing a unique twist to every match. We've also refreshed and optimized the Friends List, making it easier than ever to see what your friends are playing, join their games, and stay connected.New RolesRole IconRole NameRole DescriptionSwordsman DuckYou can dash through multiple in a line to kill them. The bodies won’t drop until they are touched.MagpieGuess the specific identities of players during a meeting. Correctly guess enough of them within a single meeting to win immediately.A
2026-07-19 13:44 UTC · Community Announcements · Canadian_Thor
Scheduled Maintenance NoticeDue to scheduled maintenance by Epic Online Services, Goose Goose Duck and other games that rely on Epic Online Services may experience temporary online service interruptions during the following window:Tuesday July 212:00 - 3:00AM EDTDuring this time, you may experience:Temporary disconnections from matches and lobbiesMatchmaking and lobby creation being unavailableFriend and game invites failingDifficulty joining or creating gamesFollowing the maintenance, some online services may remain temporarily degraded for up to 1 additional hour while Epic completes the rol
2026-07-15 00:00 UTC · Community Announcements · Canadian_Thor
🌙✨ Every campfire tells a story...New Campfire Tales Flight Pass is here! Gather around the fire, head into the great outdoors, and complete tasks to earn Flight Points as you unlock a cozy collection of camping inspired cosmetics.Whether you're roasting marshmallows, exploring the wilderness, or swapping scary stories beneath the stars, there's a new look waiting for every adventurous goose. With the Campfire Tales Premium Pass, you unlock:No Expiration – Premium Passes never expire! Once the event ends, your pass will be safely stored in your Archives and can be activated anytime.Premium Re
2026-07-08 16:31 UTC · Community Announcements · Canadian_Thor
Maintenance Notice – Temporary Suspension of Friends List FeaturesTo improve GGD's infrastructure, friend-related features will be temporarily unavailable during the maintenance window below.Gameplay is not affected. Goose Goose Duck will remain fully playable throughout the maintenance period.ScheduleToday, July 8th, 2026 1:00 PM EDT for up to 6 hoursAffected Friend FeaturesSending, accepting, or cancelling friend requestsRemoving friendsEditing friend notesSending and receiving friend chatChanging join-permission settingsAccount deletionPlease NoteAny friend chat messages sent during the mai
2026-05-20 17:33 UTC · Community Announcements · Canadian_Thor
Hello everyone, it’s been just over a month since we released v4.08. Since then, we’ve been watching gameplay, reading through player feedback, and reviewing your bug reports. With all of that in mind, we’re excited to release v4.09, bringing balance adjustments, controller improvements, and bug fixes to Goose Goose Duck. So let’s jump in!Role AdjustmentsRoleAdjustmentLucid DreamerCan no longer smash Cuckoo eggs during Meetings.RavenCan no longer smash Cuckoo eggs during Meetings.RavenMovement speed increased during Raven Hunt.RavenNo longer affected by Lights Sabotage during Raven Hunt.Cuckoo
2026-05-20 00:00 UTC · Community Announcements · Canadian_Thor
Hear Ye, Hear Ye! The Faire & Folly Flight Pass Has Arrived! 🏰🪿Step right up, noble geese and mischievous fools, the Faire & Folly Flight Pass has arrived in Goose Goose Duck! Enter a world of wandering bards, court jesters, daring rogues, and suspiciously loud dances as you complete tasks and earn Flight Points to unlock a treasury of Renaissance Faire inspired rewards.Whether you’re performing for the royal court or causing chaos in the village square, this limited-time Flight Pass is packed with whimsical medieval fashions, festive accessories, and enough flair to make even the King jealo
2026-05-20 00:00 UTC · Community Announcements · Canadian_Thor
Step Right Up to the Royal Faire Claw! 👑🪿The grandest attraction in the kingdom has arrived at the Peck & Claw, introducing the Royal Faire Claw Machine! Packed with noble fashions, theatrical costumes, and faire-worthy finery, this limited-time claw lineup is fit for royalty!Try your luck and collect a colorful cast of Renaissance Faire inspired cosmetics, from elegant court attire and wandering performers to armored champions and peculiar masked figures lurking in the shadows of the fairegrounds. Available for a limited time at the Peck & Claw! Note: Royal Faire Claw Machine has a Play Met
2026-04-23 16:56 UTC · Community Announcements · Canadian_Thor
Hotpatch Notes\ Increased Draft Bans from 8 -> 10.\ Cuckoo can now kill all players in vents and hiding spots.\ Cuckoo eggs are now always visible.\ Lucid Dreamer can no longer see cosmetics of players ejected from vents during meetings in dream state.\ Lost Duckling and Mimic no longer appear in the same lobby.\ Raven no longer assigned targets that are already deceased.\ If Witch Doctor is killed while in curse stare vision, no longer stays in stare vision.Various bug fixes and optimizations.Experience a bug or unintended feature?Please let us know by providing as much detail as possible inc
2026-04-15 18:00 UTC · Community Announcements · Canadian_Thor
New RolesQuick Overview:Role IconRole NameRole DescriptionCuckooLay enough Eggs to win.Witch DoctorYou can kill cursed players by staring at them.Lost DucklingYou don’t know who the other ducks are.CarrierYou can implant the Parasite into players to kill them. Your life is linked to the Parasite, and you can always communicate with them.ParasiteGet implanted to kill a victim and shapeshift into their appearance. Your life is linked to the Carrier, and you can always communicate with them. Always skips voting.Lucid DreamerYou can explore the map during meetings.Deeper DiveCuckoo:The Cuckoo secr
2026-04-13 22:59 UTC · Community Announcements · Canadian_Thor
Hello everyone,You may notice some changes when browsing your collections. We’ve rolled out a tiering update that removes the “Event” and “Limited Time” categories, reassigning those cosmetics into our standard tiers: Common, Uncommon, Rare, Ultra Rare, Epic, and Legendary. Why were these tiers removed?Event Tier Originally, Event cosmetics were tied to seasonal events. These events concluded on May 31, 2024, when they were replaced by Flight Passes, which now use the standard tier system.Limited Time TierThese cosmetics originally came from older limited-time webstore packs and collaborations
2026-04-11 10:00 UTC · Community Announcements · Canadian_Thor
🚨 Community Notice: Fair Play & Account Integrity 🚨Hello everyone,We want to take a moment to address something important.Our goal has always been simple: to build a fun, fair, and enjoyable experience for everyone. Unfortunately, recently there has been an increase in behavior that goes against that vision and requires a growing amount of time and effort to address and prevent. This includes:Players altering or tampering with their accountsPlayers attempting to manipulate currency on their accountPlayers buying or selling accountsPlayers engaging in any form of fraudulent or deceptive activ
2026-03-25 00:00 UTC · Community Announcements · Canadian_Thor
The Cherry Blossoms Flight Pass has arrived! Play matches and complete tasks to earn Flight Points and unlock a delicate collection of spring-themed cosmetics. Dress up your Goose in soft petals, elegant pinks, and festival-ready styles inspired by the fleeting beauty of the Cherry Blossom season. With the Cherry Blossoms Premium Pass, you unlock:No Expiration – Premium Passes do not expire. At the end of the event, they can be found in your Archives and activated anytime.Premium Rewards – Gain access to all premium flight rewards!
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