ENDING GUIDE
Sort Them Ducks Ending Requirements
The supported main completion condition is to sort the store’s ducks correctly and finish every shelf. Hidden eggs, all achievements and the four-hour challenge are extra goals, not established requirements for the main ending.
What counts as completing the shop
The official goal is to turn the chaotic shop into a completed collection display. Independent walkthroughs agree that the regular completion state requires filled shelves, no unresolved loose ducks and matching counts.
When the last duck refuses to appear, use the missing-duck fix order before assuming another collectible is required. Official patches have addressed both missing objects and incorrect counters.
What is optional
| Goal | Required for main ending? |
|---|---|
| Correctly sort the shop | Yes — supported completion goal |
| Collect all 10 hidden eggs | No — separate collectible/reward flow |
| Unlock all 20 achievements | No — 100% meta goal |
| Finish within four hours | No — separate achievement |
| Avoid active ability buttons | No — separate achievement |
What happens after the final sort
Third-party walkthroughs report a completion sequence and a Mr. Duck congratulation after the final correct placement. They also document a later office-pedestal choice that duplicates a favorite duck and relates to a hidden achievement.
Treat those scene details as community-documented until the exact final-placement and achievement frames are independently verified. A full playthrough uploader marks an Ending chapter at 02:44:53, which is a chapter marker rather than frame-level proof.
Before you conclude the ending is broken
- Confirm every regular shelf and special display.
- Compare loose-duck and shelf counters.
- Update, restart and use Respawn Ducks.
- Inspect shelf backs, windows, high ledges and office gaps.
- Preserve the save and report the version/count if still blocked.
Continue with the related guide
Sources & evidence
What this answer is based on
- Official Steam store listing ↗
- Full playthrough ending chapter ↗Uploader chapter marker at 02:44:53.
- Community walkthrough ↗Third-party completion sequence.