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Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel

Version 1.7.1 Updated Details and Changes

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★Events: NIJISANJI Campaign | Duelist Cup
★Updates: 12/05 Maintenance | 12/05 Banlist
★Newly Released Card Packs:
┣ Selection Pack: Aerial Superiority | The End of Guilt
┗ Secret Packs: Atonement's End | Fruits of the Sinful

Master Duel - Version 1.7.1 Update

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

Master Duel - Proficiency Test Feature

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

Master Duel - Proficiency Test in Profile

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 ImageTsumuha-Kutsunagi the Lord of Swords Tellarknight Constellar Caduceus ImageTellarknight Constellar Caduceus
The Arrival Cyberse @Ignister ImageThe Arrival Cyberse @Ignister Super Polymerization ImageSuper Polymerization

Duel-Related Changes

Card List Can Be Vertical

Master Duel - Vertical View

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

Master Duel - New Style of Cards Sent to GY or Banished

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

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

Master Duel - Custom Activation Setting

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

Master Duel - Tickets Available

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

Master Duel - List of Tickets Available

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

Master Duel - Mass Opening of Tickets

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

Master Duel - Custom Quality

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

Season Points for Worlds 2024

Master Duel - 2024 Season Points

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

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2025 World Championship

Master Duel World Championship

Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel World Championship 2025
Finalists Campaign Finals Results
Round Robin Group A Results Round Robin Group B Results
Worlds 2025 News Page WCS 2025 Qualifiers

Most Recent Updates

December 2025 Duelist Cup
Aerial Superiority Selection Pack December 5 2025 Maintenance and Server Status
New Banlist Update for December 5 2025 The End of Guilt Selection Pack
Atonement's End Secret Pack Fruits of the Sinful Secret Pack
November 25 2025 Maintenance and Server Status NIJISANJI Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel Festival 2025 Campaign
Future Begins Zero Selection Pack Beat the Boss Rush Selection Pack

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Is Genesys Format coming to Master Duel? List of Codes and How to Enter (December 2025)
Mobile Version Release Date Casual Mode Rules and Rewards
Casual Mode Launched Available Consoles

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