Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel has announced its next scheduled maintenance update on February 6, 2025. Check out this page for details about the changes added, as well as additions from the Version Update, and possible details for the game's 3rd anniversary!

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# Maintenance Start and Duration

・February 6th 1:00 PM - 5:30 PM JST
・February 5th 8:00 PM - February 6th 12:30 AM PT
・February 5th 11:00 PM - February 6th 3:30 AM EST
・February 6th 4:00 AM - 8:30 AM UK

Patch Note and Version Changes

3rd Anniversary Log-in Bonus Campaign

Master Duel is officially 3 years old! To celebrate the game's anniverary, a special Log-in Bonus Campaign has gone live starting February 6, 2025, and is available until April 24!

# of Logins	3rd Anniversary Log-In Rewards
1	3rd Anniversary Card Pack (Guaranteed Royal Finish UR)
2	Gems x500
3	Elemental HERO Neos (Royal Finish Alternate Card Art)
4	3rd Anniversary Card Pack (Guaranteed Royal Finish UR)
5	Gems x200
6	Gems x100
7	3rd Anniversary Card Pack (Guaranteed Royal Finish UR)
8	Gems x100
9	Elemental HERO Neos Icon
10	Gems x100

The Forbidden Liberated Selection Pack Released

A brand-new Selection Pack, The Forbidden Liberated, has been released on February 6, 2025! Ahead of the 3rd anniversary of Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel, three new archetypes are making their debut in the game: Millennium, Azamina, and Fiendsmith!

Confirmed Cards for The Forbidden Liberated
Fiendsmith Engraver	Elzette, Azamina of the White Forest
Azamina Moa Regina	Snake-Eyes Doomed Dragon
The Unstoppable Exodia Incarnate

The Forbidden Liberated Selection Pack

Fiendsmith Engraver Pre-Hit in Banlist

Prior to the release of the Selction Pack The Forbidden Liberated, one of its cards to be released will be immediately affected in the Forbidden and Limited Card List upon its release!

New Semi-Limited Card
Fiendsmith Engraver

The Banlist: List of Forbidden/Limited Cards

Duel Experts Selection Pack Released

A second Selection Pack is released alongside The Forbidden Liberated, Duel Experts! This Card Pack contains crucial cards that can strengthen any Deck, regardless of archetype or playstyle!

Key Cards in Duel Experts
Ash Blossom & Joyous Spring	S:P Little Knight
Baronne de Fleur	Divine Arsenal AA-ZEUS - Sky Thunder
Nibiru, the Primal Being	Forbidden Droplet

Duel Experts Selection Pack

Alternate Card Art Released

As part of the celebration of the 3rd Anniversary of Master Duel, a key card that is used as a hand trap receives their new Alternate Card Art!

Cart Art for Ghost Belle & Haunted Mansion
Original Card Art	Alternate Card Art

Heroes' Union Structure Deck Released

A new Structure Deck has been added to Master Duel, called Heroes' Union. This time, Elemental HEROES are the newest recepients of a Structure Deck, which can be purchased up to three times per account!

Confirmed Cards for Heroes' Union
Elemental HERO Sunrise	Elemental HERO Flame Wingman - Infernal Rage
Elemental HERO Shining Neos Wingman

Heroes' Union Structure Deck

Secret Pack Updates

A wide variety of Secret Packs have had their card pools updated! Check out the full list bellow!

3rd Anniversary Sky Striker Bundles

Two special 3rd Anniversary Bundles are available in the in-game shop for a limted time, each one dedicated to the Sky Strikers as the featured archetype of the year!

Duel Mate Bundle

Duel Accessory Bundle

Duel-Related Version Updates

Card Frame Visual Effects

Should a Monster card be able to both attack or activate an effect during the Battle Phase, the card will now have a mix of blue and yellow light glowing on it.

Display Battle Phase Details

During the Battle Phase, players can now view detailed information like the Battle Step and Start of the Damage Step by pressing the "Show Duel Info" at the bottom right of the screen.

New Icons for Card Status

Some new icons were added to Master Duel for better visibility and clarification.

Deck Editing-Related Version Updates

Filter Menu Adjustment

ATK and DEF Value Filter
Link & Pendulum Filter

New filter options have been added in the Deck Editing menu! These include filters for ATK and DEF for monsters, as well as Link Markers and Pendulum Scales!

AND/OR Options

A quality-of-life feature added is the opton for "AND" and "OR" as part of the filter, to be able to show results if they meet either any or all conditions set!

Bookmarks and Card History Tab

New tabs have been added for "Bookmarks" and "Card History" which is especially visible when using the Dismantle/Don't Dismantle option!

Individual Mates per Deck

Mates can now be individually assigned to a Deck, as opposed to the overall Mate used in your personal profile!

Shop-Related Version Updates

Setting Accessories After Purchase

After buying an accessory from the in-game menu, a prompt will now show afterwards to ask if the player would like to immediately use it!

Copying Structure Deck After Purchase

After buying a Structure Deck from the in-game menu, a prompt will show afterwards to ask if the player would like to copy the Deck Recipe

Solo Mode-Related Version Update

The Solo Mode section now has an updated front menu, which makes the game mode a lot easier to navigate! There are now two categories of Solo Modes: Stories and Training & Challenges!

Quality of Life Version Updates

Random Wallpaper Cycle

Players can now set up to five different Wallpapers to use! Once set, the selected wallpapers will automatically cycle in the Main Menu!

Duel Button Fade-Out

The Duel Shortcut at the lower right corner of the menu will automatically disappear after a set time of inactivity while in the Main Menu, allowing the set Wallpaper to be displayed without any hindrances. Any input will restore the shortcut!

Following Opponents After a Duel

After a Duel, regardless of result, players can now follow the opponents at the results screen! Just click on the handshake icon to Follow the Duelist!

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