Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links — 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 |
|---|---|---|
| New BOX Added & 500 Gems Giveaway! | 2026-04-01 | The newly added "Destroyer Phoenix" contains "Therion "King" Regulus"! Check out the in-game notification for more details! Launch The Game Now |
| Spring Thank-You Campaign | 2026-03-27 | Log in during the campaign to get an Ink Wash UR "Slifer the Sky Dragon", a Character Unlock Ticket, and a Skill Ticket! You can also earn other fantastic rewards with Bonus Stamps and Special Missions, including the Ink Wash UR "The Winged Dragon of Ra" and "Obelisk the Tormentor"! Join in on the campaign to get the most out of Dueling! |
| New BOX Added & 500 Gems Giveaway! | 2026-03-10 | Excutie is available in the new BOX! Check out the in-game notification for more details! Launch The Game Now |
| New BOX Added & 500 Gems Giveaway! | 2026-03-02 | The newly added "Prime of Stream" contains "Number 62: Galaxy-Eyes Prime Photon Dragon"! Check out the in-game notification for more details! Launch The Game Now |
| New BOX Added & 500 Gems Giveaway! | 2026-02-02 | The newly added "Ark of Seventh" includes Nash's ace "Number 101: Silent Honor ARK"! Check out the in-game notification for more details! Launch The Game Now |
| 9th Anniversary Celebration Campaign | 2026-01-13 | To celebrate the 9th anniversary, in addition to being able to obtain "Red-Eyes Dark Dragoon" (SPEED) and "Red-Eyes Black Dragon" (RUSH), players can also receive items including anniversary accessories, Gems, and UR and SR Dream Tickets! Plus, obtain incredible rewards such as "Dimension Linker" from Bonus Stamps and Mission Bingo! A special menu that gives you a free latest Structure Deck is also available at the Shop. This is the best time to start Dueling! Launch The Game Now |
| New BOX Added & 500 Gems Giveaway! | 2025-12-31 | The newly added "Zodiac Destiny" contains "Dark Magician the Dragon Knight"—which bolsters "Dark Magician" Decks! Check out the in-game notification for more details! Launch The Game Now |
| New BOX Added & 500 Gems Giveaway! | 2025-12-02 | "Elemental HERO Neos" is here! Check out the in-game notification for more details! Launch The Game Now |
| New BOX Added & 500 Gems Giveaway! | 2025-11-26 | The newly added "Predator of the Abyss" contains "Starving Venom Predapower Fusion Dragon"! Check out the in-game notification for more details! Launch The Game Now |
| "DM" World Update Celebration Campaign | 2025-09-30 | The "Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters" world is getting a huge update! Expect new characters and visuals, as well as various locations from the story to appear in Duel Links, too. We are also holding an exciting campaign to celebrate the update. Get your hands on a special foil rarity "Dragon Master Knight", plus the latest Pack and Structure Deck, too! It's never been a better time to dive into the Duel Links world! Launch The Game Now |
| New BOX Added & 500 Gems Giveaway! | 2025-09-30 | The newly added "The Ultimate Chaos" contains Yami Yugi's new Fusion Monster "Master of Chaos"! Check out the in-game notification for more details! Launch The Game Now |
| New BOX Added & 500 Gems Giveaway! | 2025-09-02 | The newly added "Wing of Genesis" contains cards perfect for Jaden-inspired Decks such as "Elemental HERO Flame Wingman - Infernal Rage", as well as "Tempest, Dragon Ruler of Storms", which is perfect for Dragon-centered decks! Cards such as "Laevatein, Generaider Boss of Shadows" and "Elder Entity N'tss" are also available! For a limited time only, we are giving out 500 Gems for the new BOX release celebration campaign! Check out the in-game notification for more details! Launch The Game Now |
| WCS 2025 Champion Celebration! | 2025-09-02 | With the conclusion of the Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2025, the world's top Duelists have finally been crowned. In commemoration of their supreme achievement, Accessories will be gifted to all players! To add on, you can receive amazing rewards from completing Special Missions that are available daily! This is an excellent opportunity to start Dueling and become the next top Duelist! Launch The Game Now |
| New BOX Added & 500 Gems Giveaway! | 2025-08-25 | The newly added "Extreme Overlord" contains cards perfect for Yuga's Maximum Deck such as "Supreme Machine Burning Overlord", as well as cards used by Tiadosia in the anime, like "Divinebreath the Orchestral Music Fiend"! Cards such as "Vi-FRND" and "Destruction of the Universe" are also here! For a limited time only, we are giving out 500 Gems for the New BOX Celebration Campaign! Check out the in-game notification for more details! Launch The Game Now |
| WCS 2025 Finals Celebration! | 2025-08-22 | The Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2025 is being held in France (Paris) to decide the world's top Duelists! You can get awesome gifts by logging in during the campaign, including Gems, an SR Dream Ticket, Chronicle Chips, and more! Bear witness to fierce Duels between elite Duelists! Launch The Game Now |
| New BOX Added & 500 Gems Giveaway! | 2025-07-25 | The newly added "Millennium Duel" contains Marik's formidable "Egyptian God Slime", as well as the Illusion monster "Nightmare Apprentice"! Cards such as "Blaster, Dragon Ruler of Infernos" and "Aluber the Jester of Despia" are also available! And for a limited time only, you can get 500 Gems from the "New BOX Celebration Campaign"! Check out the in-game notification for more details! Launch The Game Now |
| New BOX Added & 500 Gems Giveaway! | 2025-06-27 | The newly added "Flash of Shining Flare" contains the RUSH DUEL version of a notable SPEED DUEL card, "Elemental HERO Shining Flare Wingman", as well as Yuka Goha's ace, "Player #39: Home Run Hitter"! Cards such as "Blue-Fang Enhanced Burst Dragon" and "Kheiron the Star Knight" are also available! And for a limited time only, you can get 500 Gems from the "New BOX Celebration Campaign"! Check out the in-game notification for more details! Launch The Game Now |
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| WCS 2025 Qualifiers Celebration! Road to Worlds Campaign | 2025-05-19 | Log in during the campaign period to receive the URs "Number C39: Utopia Ray Victory" and "Master of the Sevens Road"! That's not all: great items will be gifted, including a UR Dream Ticket, SR Dream Ticket, Gems, and a Character Unlock Ticket. On top of that, you can get the latest Structure Deck for free at the Shop. Do you aspire to be a Duelist? This is your chance. You could even become the world's best one day! Launch The Game Now |
| New BOX Added & 500 Gems Giveaway! | 2025-05-19 | The newly added "Chaos Voltage" contains "Number C5: Chaos Chimera Dragon", used by Vector in the anime! Check out the in-game notification for more details! Launch The Game Now |