Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection Announced for Nintendo Switch and Steam: Konami Celebrates 25 Years of Duels

Konami Announces Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection for Nintendo Switch and Steam in Celebration of 25th Anniversary Konami marked the 25th anniversary of the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game with a series of announcements that are sure to excite franchise fans and collectors alike.

Chief among these is the reveal of the Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection, a compilation of classic Yu-Gi-Oh! video games coming to both Nintendo Switch and Steam.

The announcement was made as part of Konami’s wide-ranging festivities held over the anniversary weekend, spotlighting the franchise’s storied history and its future in the digital gaming landscape. A Nod to Yu-Gi-Oh!'s Digital Origins The Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection aims to bring together some of the earliest and most influential titles in the series, with a notable highlight being the inclusion of games never before released outside of Japan.

The collection's first confirmed title is Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters 4: Battle of the Great Duelists, which originally debuted on the Game Boy Color.

This title famously launched in three distinct editions—Yugi Deck, Joey Deck, and Kaiba Deck—and stands as Japan's best-selling Game Boy Color game, achieving a remarkable 2.2 million copies sold, according to official sales data. In an official statement, Konami emphasized their commitment to providing fans outside of Japan the opportunity to experience these legacy titles for the first time, reflecting the ongoing global appeal of the Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise.

The company expressed enthusiasm about bringing these classics to modern platforms, making them accessible via the Nintendo Switch and Steam eShop for a new generation of duelists. Potential Inclusions and Historical Context While Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters 4 is the only title officially confirmed for the Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection so far, Konami hinted at the possibility of adding other landmark games from the series’ early history.

The first three entries in the Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters series, as well as the highly regarded Yu-Gi-Oh! The Eternal Duelist Soul (originally released for the Game Boy Advance), are strong candidates given their significance in shaping competitive card game video adaptations.

However, at this stage, no further titles have been officially named for the collection. Release Information and Future Updates At present, Konami has not disclosed an official release date for the Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection on Nintendo Switch or Steam.

The publisher has reassured fans that additional information, including the full lineup of included games and their release timeline, will be shared in the coming months.

The Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection promises to pay homage to the series’ early video game milestones, many of which played a pivotal role in bringing the trading card game experience to handheld and console formats.

For longtime fans and newcomers eager to explore the origins of Yu-Gi-Oh! gaming, the upcoming collection represents a unique opportunity to revisit these classics on modern hardware.

Stay tuned to official channels and major gaming news websites for the latest updates on Konami’s Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection and additional anniversary announcements.

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