Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel seemingly makes a silent but major change to Ranked Duels

Master Duel players will now be matched with players of the same rank and tier in Ranked Duels.
Image via Konami

Ever since the game’s launch in February 2022, Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel’s Ranked Duel mode has operated essentially the same way: players matchmake with other players of the same Rank and continue to duel until they reach the max Rank.

Recommended Videos

Now, according to a prominent Yu-Gi-Oh! news outlet, the way Ranked Duels work has been slightly tweaked. The Twitter account Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel Guide, which has a fairly accurate history, tweeted that players will now only be matched with other players of the exact same Rank and Tier.

This means that, for example, if you’re Rank Silver Tier 3, you can only be matched with other players who are Rank Silver Tier 3. Previously, you could be matched with anybody within your specific Rank, regardless of their Tier, which could make for some unfair duels at times.

This change has yet to be officially announced by Konami, however, after testing it a few times ourselves, it seems to be accurate and we have yet to matchmake with somebody of a different Tier. Of course, given the fact that this hasn’t been officially announced, it may end up being a bug or glitch, however, until it gets reverted or confirmed, players may want to hop into matches and take advantage of it while they can.


Gamepur is supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Learn more
related content
Read Article Stardew Valley 1.6 Update Release Date Announced on Game’s Anniversary
Stardew Valley 1.6 Update Release Date Confirmed
Read Article Pokemon Go Teases New Season and Fans Are Confused
Pokemon GO World of Wonders Season
Read Article Pokemon Go Tour Bonus Gift Leaves Fans Hilariously Underwhelmed
Pokemon Go Tour Bonus Gift Code Redemption
Read Article Fans Make Pokemon Day Bingo Cards To Share Their Outrageous Predictions
Pokemon Day 2024 Predictions Bingo
Read Article Helldivers 2 Fans Debate Unfair Negative Review Situation on Steam
mixed reviews helldivers 2 featured image
Related Content
Read Article Stardew Valley 1.6 Update Release Date Announced on Game’s Anniversary
Stardew Valley 1.6 Update Release Date Confirmed
Read Article Pokemon Go Teases New Season and Fans Are Confused
Pokemon GO World of Wonders Season
Read Article Pokemon Go Tour Bonus Gift Leaves Fans Hilariously Underwhelmed
Pokemon Go Tour Bonus Gift Code Redemption
Read Article Fans Make Pokemon Day Bingo Cards To Share Their Outrageous Predictions
Pokemon Day 2024 Predictions Bingo
Read Article Helldivers 2 Fans Debate Unfair Negative Review Situation on Steam
mixed reviews helldivers 2 featured image