Konami Celebrates Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG's 25th Anniversary With 14 Game Collection, Including One Never Released Outside Of Japan
Konami has announced a new collection of 14 classic games from the Game Boy and Game Boy Advance era, coming to modern platforms in 2025. The news comes as the beloved franchise celebrates the 25th anniversary of the .
The upcoming release is titled and brings back popular titles from the franchise's early video game history (1998 — 2005). This includes , a 2001 game that was previously only available in Japan, and uses a unique grid-based battle system. Other games, like , stick closely to the rules of the trading card game, so players can relive the best duels of the anime. The full collection includes the following games:
As shown on the Konami website, the collection will be available on Nintendo Switch and Steam on February 27 2025, and a physical version will be released in the USA and Europe. The physical version will come witha special “Harpie's Feather Duster” card as a bonus, which is a great reason to get the physical version of .
The release of the isn't just about reissuing old games; it's a smart move by Konami to take advantage of the lasting popularity of the franchise. This collectionincludes a variety of games that show howvideo games have developed over time, with some being more than just card games. It goes without saying that, which fans outside Japan haven't been able to play before,is a notable win for fans. The collection also adds modern features like saving and loading games anywhere and online battles in some titles, which is much better for today’s players.
Almost all Yu-Gi-Oh! anime shows have included a major tragedy as part of their stories, creating a dark but consistent trend in the franchise.
It serves both nostalgic fans who want to revisit their childhood and new players curious about the earlier games. By launching it on both Nintendo Switch and Steam, Konami already knows where the audience will be. Releasing it during an anniversary is also a smart move, and it capitalizes on the fact that the franchise is still popular,
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