Yu-Gi-Oh! MASTER DUEL is the ultimate free-to-play cross-platform strategy card game with fast-paced Duels, stunning HD graphics and a new, dynamic soundtrack! Get ready to challenge Duelists around the world!
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New Selection Packs available: Majestic Vortex!
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The power of belief calls forth the ultimate servant! The trump cards of the king who stands at the pinnacle of Dueling, "Dark Magician, the Pharaoh's Servant" and "Dark Magical Curtain", arrive in limited-time extended art versions! The artisan family "Blitzclique", masters of lightning-fast surprise attacks, also…
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The power of belief calls forth the ultimate servant! The trump cards of the king who stands at the pinnacle of Dueling, "Dark Magician, the Pharaoh's Servant" and "Dark Magical Curtain", arrive in limited-time extended art versions! The artisan family "Blitzclique", masters of lightning-fast surprise attacks, also make their debut! And don't miss new support cards for the beautifully blooming "Rikka", and "Witchcrafter", which excels at unique tactics that make full use of Spell Cards! Hone your skills and strategies to perfection and take the Duel by storm!
The following updates have been made. - Added duel animations. - Improved the Duel UI. - Improved the UI/UX for various features. - Fixed various other bugs.
New Selection Packs available: Arising of the Apocalypse!
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The armies of shadow and illusion march on to bring the end to the world! As three "Power Patron" cards gather, the incarnation of calamity, "Vidolium the Unstable Power Patron of Unity", appears! Add to that a host of powerful "The Phantom Knights" support cards, such as "Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon, Four Heavenly…
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The armies of shadow and illusion march on to bring the end to the world! As three "Power Patron" cards gather, the incarnation of calamity, "Vidolium the Unstable Power Patron of Unity", appears! Add to that a host of powerful "The Phantom Knights" support cards, such as "Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon, Four Heavenly Dragons"! There are amazing support cards both for the "Invoked" archetype, where a single spellcaster calls forth various Fusion Monsters, and for the "Charmer" archetype, with spellcasters specializing in different elements! Seize victory with the power of stalwart will!
71.1% of 102,439 Steam reviews are positive, which after adjusting for sample size gives a reception score of 70.8. Nothing we would call a substantial update has landed in six months, but the developers were last heard 8 days ago — adding 5.1.
reception 70.8·support +5.1·Mixed
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Development
Actively supported
Last heard from developers
8 days ago
Historical posting rhythm
every ~11 days
Substantial updates (6 mo)
0
Current silence
within normal range
The developers post roughly every 11 days and were last heard 8 days ago — within their normal range. We have not recorded a substantial update in six months; our record contains 12 developer posts.
Last successful news check: Nov 13, 2026, 2:04 PM UTC. This is when we checked Steam, separate from when the developer last posted.
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patchAug 16, 2026
Master Duel's 'Desire for Change' Selection Packs Add HERO, GMX, and More
Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel has launched a new Selection Pack event titled Desire for Change, introducing cards across multiple archetypes and standalone spell and trap options.
What changed
Favorite HERO Shining Flare Wingman arrives as a new addition to the HERO archetype, available in extended art version for a limited time
The GMX archetype is introduced as an entirely new archetype built around Dinosaur fusion
New cards have been added to the Darklord and Shaddoll archetypes
Three standalone cards join the pool: Forbidden Crown, Solemn Accusation, and Dominus Spark
The extended art version of Favorite HERO Shining Flare Wingman is explicitly noted as a limited-time offering, making it the most time-sensitive item in this release.
For players invested in HERO, Darklord, or Shaddoll strategies, this pack expands existing toolkits, while the GMX archetype represents a ground-floor opportunity for those drawn to Dinosaur fusion plays.
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The following updates have been made. - Added duel animations. - Improved the Duel UI. - Improved the UI/UX for various features. - Fixed various other bugs.
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The light of judgment that condemns the sinful ushers in a new world! A new archetype, "Enneacraft", joins the fray, excelling at punishing your opponent's actions and wearing them down! "Branded" also gets an abundance of powerful new card…
The hand of redemption reaches down from the heavens, bringing miracles and madness! A new archetype, "Hecahands", arrives, purpose-built for stealing your opponent's monsters! "Elfnote" also joins the fray, specializing in Synchro Summons …
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"HERO", transform! Go forth and fight for the justice you hold dear! "Masked HERO Atomic" is the new ace of the "Masked HERO" archetype, while the "HERO" archetype also receives several other new cards! Multiple cards that strengthen "Magne…
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The following updates have been made. - Added new duel animations. - Improved the duel UI. - Enhanced the UI/UX across various features. - Fixed other bugs.
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