Konami has exciting news for Yu-Gi-Oh! fans: the Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection is set to bring classic titles from the franchise to the Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam. Read on to learn more about this nostalgic journey back to the early days of Yu-Gi-Oh!
Konami Commemorates Yu-Gi-Oh!'s 25th Anniversary
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Yu-Gi-Oh! card game, Konami is launching the Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection on the Switch and Steam. This collection is a trip down memory lane, featuring a selection of classic Yu-Gi-Oh! games that will evoke fond memories for long-time fans.
The Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection will include the following titles:
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters II: Dark Duel Stories
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Dark Duel Stories
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters 4: Battle of Great Duelist
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters 6: Expert 2
Konami had previously announced Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters 4: Battle of Great Duelist and Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters 6: Expert 2 as part of this collection. More games are slated to join the lineup, with a total of 10 classic Yu-Gi-Oh! titles expected to be available. The full roster will be revealed at a later date.
Originally released on Game Boy consoles, these early Yu-Gi-Oh! games lacked some modern features. However, Konami has enhanced the Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection with contemporary conveniences. Players can now enjoy online battles and save/load features, with games that originally supported local co-op now offering online play. Additionally, quality-of-life improvements and customizable button layouts and background settings will enhance your gaming experience.
Stay tuned for more details on pricing and the release date of the Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection on the Switch and Steam.