Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel — patch notes and updates
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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
|---|---|---|
| v2.7.0 | 2026-04-30 | The following updates have been made. - Added duel animations. - You can now play summon cut-ins in the Collector's Files. - You can now set different card protectors for the Main Deck and EX Deck. - Increased the maximum number of wallpapers that can be set on the home screen. - Expanded the range of cards displayed in the “Related Cards” section. - Added effects-related filters to the deck editing screen. - Added an option to set titles displayed during room matching. - Improved the Duel UI. - Improved the UI/UX for various features. - Fixed various other bugs. |
| New Selection Packs available: The Frenzied Tuning! | 2026-04-09 | Get caught up in the killer flow that's sure to have everyone jumping! The "Kewl Tune" archetype, able to Synchro Summon using only Tuners, is making some noise as it joins the battle! The "R.B." archetype also lets you customize various parts in order to create potent Link Monster trump cards! "Bramble Rose Dragon" also arrives as a new ace for the "Rose Dragon" archetype! You won't want to miss new cards such as the additional "Millennium" card "Heart of Gaia" and ""True Draco" or "True King"" cards either! So throw your hands in the air and let your fighting spirit carry to you victory! |
| New Selection Packs available: Generation of Bravery! | 2026-03-26 | "HERO", transform! Go forth and fight for the justice you hold dear! "Masked HERO Atomic" is the new ace of the "Masked HERO" archetype, while the "HERO" archetype also receives several other new cards! Multiple cards that strengthen "Magnet Warrior" Decks, such as "Conduction Warrior Plasma Magnum", have also been added! Powerful cards such as "Matador Archfiend", "Illusion Gate", and "Dragonic Warrior" are also here to serve as reinforcements for "Archfiend" Decks! Aim for even greater heights as you enjoy Dueling with these new cards! |
| New Selection Packs available: The Drastic Storm! | 2026-03-05 | The wrathful storm brings with it a destiny of destruction! Behold the "DoomZ", a brand-new archetype that deftly utilizes Equip Spell Cards and card destruction! The new "Radiant Typhoon" archetype also joins the battle, which focuses its gameplay around "Mystical Space Typhoon", a Quick-Play Spell that has aided countless Duelists throughout time! New "Gouki" ace monsters rise up with their undying fighting spirit, and are joined by "/Assault Mode" that fight with mode-changed Synchro Monsters! You also won't want to miss the UR "Stardust Dragon/Assault Mode" with alternate art! Believe in your strength to overcome any obstacles that stand |
| v2.6.2 | 2026-03-03 | The following updates have been made. - Issues have been fixed. |
| 4th Anniversary Campaign! | 2026-02-05 | Thanks to your support, Yu-Gi-Oh! MASTER DUEL has reached 4 years since release! As a sign of our gratitude, we've prepared special sets featuring K9, I:P Masquerena, S:P Little Knight and Dark Magician for a limited time only! And there's more! Popular Anniversary bundles from the past are also back for a limited time! Get your hands on commemorative items and enjoy the 4th Anniversary Campaign! Duelists can also check out a wide variety of new Selection Packs and Secret Packs available in the shop. Take part in the 4th Anniversary Gem Sale and gear up with new cards and accessories. Don’t forget to check out the new Solo Mode Gate with new |
| v2.6.1 | 2026-02-03 | The following updates have been made. - Issues have been fixed. |
| v2.6.0 | 2026-01-29 | The following updates have been made. - Added new duel animations. - Improved the duel UI. - Enhanced the UI/UX across various features. - Fixed other bugs. |
| New Selection Packs available: The Apical Predators! | 2026-01-08 | After a series of grueling battles, these ones rise above all else! "D/D/D/D Dimensional King Arc Crisis" arrives as the new ruler of the "D/D" fiends that hail from a different dimension! The all-new "Yummy" also arrives, utilizing Link-1 monsters to charge in battle by unleashing unpredictable Synchro Summons! Other powerful cards, including "Megalith", which has a variety of unique Ritual Summon strategies, and "Solfachord", which freely wields Pendulum Scale to its advantage, are also joining the battle! The beautiful, yet powerful Link Monster "Gorgon of Zilofthonia" is also not to be missed! Use these new strategies to come out on top o |
| Happy New Year! "Mikanko" Omikuji Bundle is here! | 2025-12-31 | We are releasing a bundle that includes accessories such as a Collector's File themed around "Mikanko"! Don't miss 20 "A Dance Dedicated to the Heavens" Secret Packs (2 UR(s) guaranteed) and "Lucky Card" included in the set! |
| The new event "Triple Tactics Talent" is now underway! | 2025-12-22 | In the Triple Tactics Talent event, you will predict which three Monster Cards will be chosen at random via a raffle. The more cards you guess correctly, the better the rewards you can receive. |
| New Selection Packs available: Aerial Superiority! | 2025-12-05 | Unleash hidden power and awaken the ultimate being! Enjoy this brand-new story, revolving around "Artmage" cards that actively fight their battles with Fusion Summoning! In addition to the mighty "Dracotail" that focuses on highly efficient Fusion strategies using Spellcaster and Dragon monsters, "Divine Serpent Apophis" also makes an appearance, luring those who defile the "Temple of the Kings" into a Trap nightmare! Become a top Duelist by using techniques that draw out your cards' power! |
| New Selection Packs available: The End of Guilt! | 2025-11-25 | With the weight of the world on its shoulders, this crimson dragon seeks to complete its journey of atonement! "Snake-Eyes Vengeance Dragon" also makes an appearance, as the story surrounding the "Sinful Spoils" archetype nears its exciting conclusion! Additionally, the Psychic ultimate weapon, "Psychic Blaster Mk-II", is making its long-awaited return! Don't forget to check out additional cards such as "Fallen Angel of the Golden Land" that serves the "Eldlich" archetype, and "Trap Holic", which can enhance your Trap Card strategies! Use these new cards to devise new strategies and seize victory! |
| Let’s nominate for the Steam Awards 2025 “LABOR OF LOVE”! | 2025-11-24 | The nomination period for the Steam Awards 2025 has begun! Thanks to all of you, "Yu-Gi-Oh! MASTER DUEL", which you can enjoy for free, has been played by an incredible number of people, and we are truly grateful from the bottom of our hearts. With stunning 4K graphics, powerful sound, and a game experience enriched by over 12,000 cards—creating unparalleled depth—we promise to continue delivering the ultimate play experience to Duelists around the world. Please cast your vote for "Yu-Gi-Oh! MASTER DUEL" in the Steam Awards 2025 category “LABOR OF LOVE”! |
| New Selection Packs available: Future Begins Zero! | 2025-11-07 | Forge the way for a new future with the power of the amassed bonds! "Number F0: Utopic Future Zexal" is here, alongside its powered-up allies! "Sky Striker Ace = Zero" serves as a new trump card for the "Sky Striker Ace" archetype after awakening its true strength! Furthermore, the "Lunalight", "Monarch", and "Primite" archetypes also get a new ace! And be sure to check out "Eclipse Twins", which uses Xyz Summoning to birth new strategies! You also won't want to miss the return of the alternate art UR "Reinforcement of the Army" featuring a "Sky Striker Ace" illustration! Master this newfound source of power and emerge on top in all of your D |
| v2.5.0 | 2025-11-04 | The following updates have been made. - Added new duel animations. - Introduced new features related to the Collector's file. - Enabled Quiz gameplay during large downloads. - Added a feature to spectate duels of "follow" and "followers." - Improved the shop UI. - Improved the duel UI. - Enhanced the UI/UX across various features. - Fixed other bugs. |
| New Selection Packs available: Beat the Boss Rush! | 2025-10-28 | You're up, "Vic Viper Type-L"! Destroy them all! New boss cards like "Super B.E.S. Metal Slave" and other powerful support cards for "B.E.S." are here! As well as new cards being added for "Super Quant", "Cyber Dragon", and "Morganite", there's also new support to help you harness the mighty power of "Dragonmaid", or have "Nouvelles" use your opponent's monsters as material for legendary delicacies! Don't miss out on powerful Trap Cards like "Songs of the Dominators" either! Make your way through swarms of enemies and head to the next stage! |
| New Selection Packs available: Ruler's Providence! | 2025-10-08 | The sovereign spirits of storms descend, scattering the rampant evil! The brand-new "Mitsurugi" faction enters the battlefield, wielding cutting-edge Ritual strategies. A powered-up "Ancient Fairy Life Dragon" charges in with its comrades, while formidable new cards bolster the once-era-defining "Dragon Ruler" and the tragedy-tempered "Orcust". Don't miss the debut of "Dark Magician Girl the Magician's Apprentice" either! Make this immense might your own and reign supreme in this new era of Dueling! |
| v2.4.1 | 2025-10-08 | The following updates have been made. - Bugs have been fixed. |
| New Selection Packs available: Regeneration of Stars! | 2025-09-10 | New possibilities emerge from their connection! The united forces of "Code Talker" and "@Ignister" have a new ace: "Allied Code Talker @Ignister"! The world-reshaping "Regenesis" archetype makes its debut as well! On top of that, there's powerful new support for well-established archetypes like "Heraldic Beast", "Magistus", "Gem-Knight", "Nekroz"! Call upon these groundbreaking strategies to reach unknown worlds! |