Exciting news from the Japanese Nintendo eShop reveals the upcoming release of the *Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection*, featuring classic games from the franchise. This compilation includes titles like *Duel Monsters* and *The Sacred Cards*, enhanced with modern features such as online multiplayer and improved functionalities. Launching on February 27, 2025, for PC and Nintendo Switch, the Switch version will offer a special physical edition with a unique card: the Harpie Lady’s Feather Duster.
Celebrate the Year of the Duel
Exciting news has emerged from the Japanese Nintendo eShop, revealing the lineup of games included in the highly anticipated Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection. This compilation is designed for both devoted fans longing for a trip down memory lane and newcomers eager to experience these classic titles for the first time. Here’s the complete list of games that will be featured:
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters (originally launched in 1998 exclusively for Game Boy in Japan)
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters II: Dark Duel Stories (released in 1999 for Game Boy and Game Boy Color, Japan only)
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Monster Capsule GB (debuted in 2000 on Game Boy Color, Japan only)
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Dark Duel Stories (released in 2000 in Japan, then in the U.S. in 2002 and Europe in 2003 for Game Boy Color)
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters 4: Battle of Great Duelists (launched in 2000 on Game Boy Color, featuring online battle support)
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Dungeon Dice Monsters (hit the shelves in 2001 in Japan, followed by releases in the U.S. and Europe in 2003 for Game Boy Advance)
- Yu-Gi-Oh! The Eternal Duelist Soul (launched in 2001 in Japan, with U.S. and European releases in 2002 and 2003 respectively for Game Boy Advance)
- Yu-Gi-Oh Duel Monsters 6, Expert 2 (released exclusively in Japan in 2001 for Game Boy Advance)
- Yu-Gi-Oh! The Sacred Cards (released in Japan in 2002, followed by U.S. and European launches in 2003 and 2004, for Game Boy Advance)
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Reshef of Destruction (released in 2003 in Japan and in 2004 in the U.S. and Europe for Game Boy Advance)
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Worldwide Edition: Stairway to the Destined Duel (debuted in 2003 on Game Boy Advance)
- Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship Tournament 2004 (released in 2004 on Game Boy Advance)
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Destiny Board Traveler (launched in 2004 in both Japan and the U.S., and in 2005 in Europe for Game Boy Advance)
- Yu-Gi-Oh! 7 Trials to Glory: World Championship Tournament 2005 (released in 2004 in Japan, followed by U.S. and European releases in 2005 for Game Boy Advance)
While fans may lament the absence of classics like Yu-Gi-Oh! Forbidden Memories for PS1 or Tag Force for PSP, the collection boasts an impressive selection that offers both quantity and quality. Notably, each title will receive modern enhancements, including online multiplayer capabilities where applicable, as well as improved save and load functionalities. Additionally, players can look forward to upgraded ergonomics and customizable backgrounds for a more user-friendly experience.
Mark your calendars! Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection is set to launch on February 27, 2025, for both PC and Nintendo Switch. Fans who opt for the Switch version can look forward to a special physical edition that comes with a unique card: the Harpie Lady’s Feather Duster.