Yu-Gi-Oh! EARLY DAYS COLLECTION Launches on Nintendo Switch and Steam

Konami Digital Entertainment Limited (KONAMI) has officially released Yu-Gi-Oh! EARLY DAYS COLLECTION on the Nintendo Switch eShop today. The Steam release is scheduled to go live later today at 11pm JST and has been confirmed as Steam Deck Verified.

This commemorative collection celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Yu-Gi-Oh! Card Game, bringing together 14 classic titles originally released on GAME BOY, GAME BOY COLOR, and GAME BOY ADVANCE between 1998 and 2004. Notably, the collection includes several games that were previously exclusive to Japan, now available worldwide for the first time.

Five game titles in the Yu-Gi-Oh! EARLY DAYS COLLECTION were originally released only in Japan. Can anyone tell us in the comments below which ones? 🤔

Wishlist on Steam now: https://t.co/s2UkE6il2W

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Collectors purchasing the Nintendo Switch Physical Edition will randomly receive one of two cards: Quarter Century Secret Rare “Perfectly Ultimate Great Moth.”

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 with online battles support)
• Yu-Gi-Oh! Monster Capsule (2000 JP/GAME BOY COLOR)
• Yu-Gi-Oh! Dungeon Dice Monsters (2001 JP, 2003 US and EU/GAME BOY ADVANCE)
• Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters 6, Expert 2 (2001/GAME BOY ADVANCE)
• The Eternal Duelist Soul (2001 JP, 2002 US, 2003 EU/GAME BOY ADVANCE)
• The Sacred Cards (2002 JP, 2003 US, 2004 EU/GAME BOY ADVANCE)
• Reshef of Destruction (2003 JP, 2004 US and EU/GAME BOY ADVANCE)
• Worldwide Edition: Stairway to the Destined Duel (2003 JP, US, EU/GAME BOY ADVANCE)
• World Championship Tournament 2004 (2004 JP, US, EU/GAME BOY ADVANCE)
• Destiny Board Traveler (2004 JP, 2005 US/GAME BOY ADVANCE)
• 7 Trials to Glory: World Championship Tournament 2005 (2004 JP, 2005 US/GAME BOY ADVANCE)

The collection features several quality-of-life improvements to optimize these classic games for contemporary play. Players will be able to save and load anywhere—a feature not available in the original releases. Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters 4: Battle of Great Duelist will support online battles at launch, with additional titles planned to receive online play support through future updates.

Other modern enhancements include customizable control button layouts and adjustable background settings, making these nostalgic experiences more accessible and enjoyable on current gaming platforms.

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Beatrix

Undying Blue

An elite Society agent and contractor of the seal weapon Embrasque, Beatrix's ferocity when facing primal beasts is rivaled only by her insatiable hunger for glory.

Eustace

Earthrending Thunder

An elite Society marksman and contractor of the seal weapon Flamek Thunder, Eustace is efficient, laconic, and longs to live in a world of peace and quiet.

Fraux

Striking Strength

Pactbearer to The Devil, a primal seeking to create a new world order, Fraux is otherwise an ordinary skydweller whose heart, character, and temperament are filled with love and compassion.

Fediel

Darkness Personified

One of the Six Dragons, entities who exist beyond the confines of the natural world. Having dominion over darkness, she influences the very laws of nature.