Konami's Free-to-Play Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel Gets a Surprise Launch

Get ready to duel and pledge your allegiance to the heart of the cards, Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel has stealth dropped on all major platforms. Initially scheduled for a Winter release before getting delayed, Konami's anticipated release is finally here.

Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel is presented as an accessible new entry into the franchise, meaning it won't matter if you've never gotten involved with anime or card game before. Offering a free-to-play title, Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel also contains built-in tutorials that teaches newer players the basics.

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Konami's Free-to-Play Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel Gets a Surprise Launch, Out Now

Better yet, Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel also features cross-play and cross-save support, allowing you to carry over progress between different systems. Konami's confirmed plans to use Master Duel as for official Yu-Gi-Oh! tournaments, making it a must-have for fans planning to participate in them.

Fans can play Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel now on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PC, and Nintendo Switch. While this is a free-to-play game, that does come with in-game purchases that use real money. We'll keep you informed with further Yu-Gi-Oh! updates as we hear them.