Master Duel 1st Anniversary Date and Events

It has been one year since the release of Yu-Gi-OH! Master Duel. Check out the anniversary date, news, and events here!

Master Duel Anniversary Date

Master Duel Release Date

Initial Release	January 18, 2022
Full Worldwide Release	February 2, 2022

It has been a year since Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel was officially released. It was initially only available on PC (Steam), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S, but then later on added to the Android and iOS mobile platforms as well.

Master Duel Anniversary Event

Anniversary Rewards

With Master Duel enjoying success in the past year, players are expecting Konami to surprise us with fun events for the 1st anniversary of Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel.

Login Rewards

Players can login for seven days to receive special rewards, including a special UR Ticket for an Anniversary Pack!

Duration: February 14th, 2023 - April 10th, 2023
Login #	Reward
1	1st Anniversary Ticket
2	Gems x500
3	1st Anniversary Ticket
4	Gems x200
5	1st Anniversary Ticket
6	Gems x200
7	Gems x100

1st Anniversary Pack

A special 1st Anniversary Pack is featured that can be traded in with the 1st Anniversary Ticket obtained in the login bonus, where in players can purchase a special pack of cards, and one featured UR Card with a Royal Finish!

1st Anniversary Packs Guide

1st Anniversary Bundle

A Special Bundle will be available for players for *3000 Gems to commemorate Master Duel's 1st anniversary! The special pack includes the following:

● Alternate Card Art of UR Dark Magician - Royal Finish ● 30 Master Packs ● Dark Magician - Icon ● Dark Magician - Monster Art ● Dark Magical Circle - Icon Frame ● The Millenium Puzzle - Protector ● The Millenium Puzzle - Card Case ● Memories of an Ancient Duel - Field ● Memories of an Ancient Duel - Field Parts ● Memories of an Ancient Duel - Mate's Base

Alternate Card Art

For the first time in Master Duel, Alternate Card Art has been added to the game! Two cards have been given different card art, and to celebrate their respective Secret Packs have a free pull each for players!

	Card Art	Alternate Card Art
Knightmare Unicorn
Eldlich the Golden Lord

Master Duel Anniversary News

Brand New Title Screen

As of February 10, Master Duel's Title Screen has received a brand new look, with the background now colored with different shades of silver and white.

The logo for the 25th anniversary of Yu-Gi-Oh! also shows up when the game loads after opening, replacing the Konami logo.

It is important to note that Master Duel's 1st anniversary coincides in the same month the Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise celebrates its 25th anniversary.

Anniversary Announcements

A slew of announcements have been made for February 14, 2023. This might very well be the day players can celebrate the first anniversary in-game!

February 14th 2023 Maintenance

The next maintenance date has been announced to be on February 14, 2023, and will also be a Version Update!

February 14th, 2023 Server Maintenance, Patch Notes and Version Update

February 14th Banlist Update

A new Banlist Update will be taking effect after maintenance on February 14, 2023!

February 14th, 2023 Banlist Update

New Selection Pack: Sprites of Miracle

A new Selection Pack has been released, adding support for the "Elemental HERO" and "Morphtronic" archetypes, as well as the debut of "Sprights" to Master Duel!

Confirmed Cards for Sprites of Miracle Selection Pack
● (UR) Gigantic Spright - NEW ● (UR) Spright Elf - NEW ● (UR) Power Tool Braver Dragon - NEW ● (UR) Psychic End Punisher - NEW ● (UR) Red Nova Dragon

Sprites of Miracle Selection Pack Guide

New Selection Pack: New Steps for Duelists

A second new Selection Pack has been announced, celebrating the first anniversary of Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel! It features some of the most iconic cards in the franchise's history, and cards used by memorable characters in the show and manga!

Confirmed Cards for New Steps for Duelists Selection Pack
● (UR) Royal Straight Slasher - NEW ● (UR) Slifer the Sky Dragon ● (UR) Ancient Fairy Dragon - ERRATA ● (UR) Blaster, Dragon Ruler of Infernos ● (UR) Red Nova Dragon

New Steps for Duelists Selection Pack Guide

New Structure Deck: Vortex of Magic

A new Structure Deck has been released that provides even more support to the legendary Dark Magician archetype!

Confirmed Cards for New Steps for Duelists Selection Pack
● (UR) Master of Chaos - NEW ● (UR) Chronicle Magician - NEW ● (UR) Illusion of Chaos - NEW ● (UR) Magicians' Souls ● (UR) Dark Magician

Vortex of Magic Structure Deck Guide

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November 7 2024 Banlist Update	Tricky Reception Selection Pack
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November 1 2024 Banlist Update	Outlaws from the Inferno Selection Pack

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