Version 1.7.1 Updated Details and Changes

New Quality of Life changes have been added to make the Dueling experience a lot better in Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel! Read on to learn more about all the new changes and additions added to the game in Version 1.7.1!

Mandatory Version Update Schedule

Date of Mandatory Update to Version 1.7.1
November 9, 2023 1.04 GB File Size

New Updates Afterwards Automatic

Starting with Version 1.7.1, Steam users can update Master Duel automatically upon launch. This counts for both maintenance and version updates.

New Content

New Feature: Proficiency Test

A brand new feature called the Proficiency Test has been added to Master Duel!

Accessed in the player's profile, they can slowly increase their proficiency to receive various rewards, like Legacy Packs!

Master Duel Proficiency Test Guide

New Animations

The following cards have received new animations when used in a Duel!

Newest Card Animations
Tsumuha-Kutsunagi the Lord of Swords	Tellarknight Constellar Caduceus
The Arrival Cyberse @Ignister	Super Polymerization

Duel-Related Changes

Card List Can Be Vertical

Players now have the option to change the view of the Card View whenever searching for a card in a Duel, between a horizontal view to scroll cards side to side, or a vertical view showing multiple rows of cards.

Display of GY and Banished Cards

When numerous cards are being banished or sent to the GY in a single effect, players can now opt to send them all at once, or send them a batch at a time previewing the cards that are being sent there.

Dialog Doesn't Minimize GY/Banished Cards List

Dialog prompts that pop up when an effect brings it up no longer minimize the list of cards whenever viewing the GY or the banished pile.

Miscellaneous Changes

The following miscellanous changes have been done for clarity's sake in a Duel.

Changes Made in Duels
● Link Markers on Link Monsters are more visible ● During coin toss, the color of the coin tells which player made the coin toss. ● Cards with non-targeting effects that have been selected will now appear in the Duel Log properly. ● Cards with designating zone effects also show up which zone was targeted in the Duel Log.

Custom Option

Players can now have a custom setting to activate card effects! This new option is found in the Duel section of the Game Settings.

Once Custom is selected, players can customize individually how each activation is done to their preference.

Activation Confirm Reset Per Turn

Settings for effect acitvation confirmation can also be reset at the next turn of a Duel. Much like the Custom option, this is also found in the Duel section of the Game Settings.

Mission-Related Updates

Reward Acceptance Sped Up

The animation for accepting rewards in the Missions section has been significantly sped up compared to before!

Limited-Time Mission Rewards After Completion

Missions with limited availability, like those in events or in special campaigns, that were completed will be displayed during the limited-time period.

Room Match Changes

Indicator Once Opponent Selects Start Duel

A Waiting Prompt will now be displayed once the opponent in the same Duel Room selects Start Duel.

Shop Changes

Easy Access to Tickets

A new tab at the top right corner of the In-Game Shop reveals what tickets does the player currently hold.

Opening it gives the players fast access to which sections he owns that he can use tickets on.

Bonus Packs Can Now Be Opened in Bulk

For players that have more than 10 Tickets, regardless of source, players can now open them en masse.

Other Updates and Issue Fixes

Custom Display Quality

Players can now customize the game's overall display settings through a Custom setting.

Season Points for Worlds 2024

For the more competitive players wanting to qualify for the 2024 World Championship after the changes made during the most recent Duelist Cup, they can track their Season Points progress in the Data section of their Profile.

Master Duel Related News

Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel News and Events

News and Events

2024 World Championship

Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2024
Championship Finals News	Cheer for your Champion!	Finals Results and Rules

Most Recent Updates

Xyz x Link Festival Event Guide	EX-ZERO Festival 2024 Event Guide
Geas of the Light Selection Pack	Illusion Beast's Roar Secret Pack
Sugar-Suffused Reverie Secret Pack	November 7 2024 Maintenance and Version Update
November 7 2024 Banlist Update	Tricky Reception Selection Pack
The Most Dangerous Race of the Cosmos! Secret Pack	October 28 2024 Maintenance
November 1 2024 Banlist Update	Outlaws from the Inferno Selection Pack

News

Master Duel List of Codes	Mobile Version Release Date
Casual Mode Rules and Rewards	Casual Mode Launched
Available Consoles