It’s great to be here on Xbox Wire, talking about the one-year anniversary of Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel, the free-to-play trading card game based on the popular manga created by Kazuki Takahashi.
This time last year, we had just launched Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. Our goal was to bring the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game to duelists across the globe and give them the definitive digital edition of the beloved competitive card game.
To deliver this, we ensured Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel offered next-gen presentation, including 4K Ultra HD support and dynamic audio and music. We included a deep single-player Solo Mode based around the stories and lore behind the cards. We added more than 10,000 cards to the game at launch, as well as deep deck-building mechanics. On top of supporting online dueling, we held competitions and events throughout the year, and we even added a Team Battle mode in November.
Since launch last year, Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel has achieved more than 50 million downloads. Duelists have fought in over 2.1 billion PvP Duels, and they’ve obtained more than 34.4 billion cards!
If you’ve not yet played Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel, now is the perfect time to start. It’s been an incredible first year, and to celebrate it, today we’re kicking off the One Year Anniversary Campaign.
To get into the celebratory spirit, we’ve introduced the 1st Anniversary Bundle to offer loads of bonus items that enhance the dueling experience. Anyone who purchases the bundle will receive the brand-new 1st Anniversary Protector, Duel Field and Icon Frame.
The bundle also grants you a new card featuring alternate art of one of the most famous cards in Yu-Gi-Oh! lore, the Dark Magician. The card features an awesome new Summoning scene as well! Another one of the bundle accessories is an Icon that features the staff-wielding wizard.
A total of three 1st Anniversary tickets are given away just by simply logging into the game. One UR Royal Finish card is unlocked with each free 1st Anniversary Pack you get by using 1st Anniversary tickets. The 1st Anniversary Packs feature legendary monsters that have starred in the Yu-Gi-Oh! manga and anime over its long history. Additionally, the cards in the 1st Anniversary Pack can be combined with cards from the “New Step for Duelists” Selection Pack that is now available to enhance your deck.
There is another brand-new Selection Pack available to acquire from today. The “Sprites of Miracle” Selection Pack introduces the new “Spright” archetype to Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel. This archetype is set to burn brightly, featuring powerful new cards that are out of this world!
If you need a bit more Dark Magician in your dueling life, we’ve got you covered with the Structure Deck “Vortex of Magic.” Available now, it includes cards based around the power of Dark Magic including Master of Chaos and Illusion of Chaos.
Finally, starting February 16, Duelists can look forward to a very special PVP event. In the “Legend Anthology” event, you can battle it out with your fellow Duelists using some of the most famous themes in Yu-Gi-Oh! history. You’ll be able to take control of free Rental Decks that feature iconic archetypes selected especially for this event! This PVP showdown for the ages will feature plenty of special rewards for participants to acquire, so be sure not to miss it.
All of us at Konami are very grateful to the Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel community for making the game’s first year such an amazing one. There’s lots more to come in Year 2 and beyond, like the first ever World Championship for Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel. Whether you’re a Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel veteran or new to the game, now is the perfect time to duel.
Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel is available now, free to play on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. For more details, please visit https://www.konami.com/yugioh/masterduel.
Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel
Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd.
The definitive edition of the competitive card game that has been evolving for over 20 years!
Duel at the highest level against Duelists from all over the world.
Get ready: it’s time to Duel!
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[About “Yu-Gi-Oh! MASTER DUEL”]
Now you can play the “Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG,” digitally, anywhere.
Fast-paced Duels with stunning HD graphics and a new, dynamic soundtrack! Get ready to challenge Duelists around the world!
◇Play Duels at Any Level!
The full Yu-Gi-Oh! experience is available for anyone at any Skill Level. Don’t worry if you’re a new player or if you haven’t Dueled in a while, the in-game tutorials will teach you the basics on how to play the Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME. You’ll be given a Deck when you finish to help you start your journey!
Collect new cards as you progress through the game to power up your Decks!
◇Rotating Tournament Formats
Mix it up and put your Dueling skills to the test! A wide variety of events and tournaments will be available for players.
Build and Duel with different Decks utilizing 10,000+ unique cards and special rules unique to Tournaments!
Choose the tournament YOU want to Duel in and aim for that number one spot!
◇Uncover the Stories Behind the Cards
The Solo Mode guides you through storylines of the themes from the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG. Hone your Dueling skills by completing the stories.
Recommended for beginners, returning players, and those of you who are interested in learning more about the lore of the world of the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG.
◇Features
Link with the mobile app “Yu-Gi-Oh! Neuron.”
View Decklists from Duelists worldwide and improve your own Deck!
Try the sample draw feature to simulate what cards you could get in your first hand!
[About “Yu-Gi-Oh!”]
“Yu-Gi-Oh!” is a popular manga created by Kazuki Takahashi that was serialized in SHUEISHA Inc.’s “WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP” since 1996. Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. provides a Trading Card Game (TCG) and console games, based on “Yu-Gi-Oh!” created from the original manga, that has been enjoyed around the world.
[Recommended for the following players]
TCG players
Yu-Gi-Oh! DUEL LINKS players
Players who enjoy competitive gameplay
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This game contains in-game purchases of virtual currencies used for gaining in-game items at random.
