Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection Brings Retro Titles to Modern Platforms – Launches in Feb 2025

Konami has officially unveiled the complete lineup for the highly anticipated Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection, celebrating the franchise’s nostalgic roots with a variety of classic Game Boy and Game Boy Advance titles. In addition, digital preorders for the collection are now open via Nintendo eShop and Steam, ahead of its February 27, 2025, release date.

Among the highlights is Yu-Gi-Oh! Monster Capsule GB, which is making its global debut after being a Japan-exclusive title since 2001. Unlike traditional dueling games, this title introduces grid-based tactical battles using Monster Capsules, adding a unique strategic twist to the franchise.

The collection also includes fan-favorite titles such as:

• Yu-Gi-Oh! Dungeon Dice Monsters, where dice rolls determine dungeon-building and monster summoning.

• Yu-Gi-Oh! Worldwide Edition: Stairway to the Destined Duel, which captures the authentic trading card game experience with anime-inspired tournaments.

• Yu-Gi-Oh! Destiny Board Traveler, blending board game mechanics with card dueling for a fresh take on gameplay.

Complete Game Lineup

• Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters (1998, Game Boy)
• Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters II: Dark Duel Stories (1999, Game Boy/Game Boy Color)
• Yu-Gi-Oh! Dark Duel Stories (2000 JP, 2002 US, 2003 EU, Game Boy Color)
• Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters 4: Battle of Great Duelist (2000, Game Boy Color, includes online battle support)
• Yu-Gi-Oh! Monster Capsule GB (2000 JP, Game Boy Color)
• Yu-Gi-Oh! Dungeon Dice Monsters (2001 JP, 2003 US/EU, Game Boy Advance)
• Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters 6: Expert 2 (2001, Game Boy Advance)
• Yu-Gi-Oh! The Eternal Duelist Soul (2001 JP, 2002 US, 2003 EU, Game Boy Advance)
• Yu-Gi-Oh! The Sacred Cards (2002 JP, 2003 US, 2004 EU, Game Boy Advance)
• Yu-Gi-Oh! Reshef of Destruction (2003 JP, 2004 US/EU, Game Boy Advance)
• Yu-Gi-Oh! Worldwide Edition: Stairway to the Destined Duel (2003 JP/US/EU, Game Boy Advance)
• Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship Tournament 2004 (2004 JP/US/EU, Game Boy Advance)
• Yu-Gi-Oh! Destiny Board Traveler (2004 JP, 2005 US, Game Boy Advance)
• Yu-Gi-Oh! Day of the Duelist: World Championship Tournament 2005 (also known as 7 Trials to Glory) (2004 JP, 2005 US, Game Boy Advance)

Features and Enhancements

These retro classics come with quality-of-life updates like save/load anywhere functionality, customizable controls, and background settings. The standout feature is online battle support for Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters 4: Battle of Great Duelist, with additional titles slated for online functionality in post-launch updates.

Physical editions of the collection for Nintendo Switch will include one of two random Quarter Century Secret Rare cards: “Perfectly Ultimate Great Moth” or “Seiyaryu.”

Preorder now to relive the nostalgia and experience the strategic gameplay of these timeless classics!

For more details, visit the official Konami webpage here. What are you waiting for? Pre-order now via Nintendo eShop and Steam!

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