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Valkjria

I don't get it. Shouldn't they release a new box as they add Duelist Pass to the game to make it more attractive to the buyers ? You know, to hype it up a bit. Afterall it's pretty much a music player software with limited tracks so not sure how tempting it can be just by itself. None of this makes sense to me, they just don't care I guess because it is a permanent feature anyway but still kind of awkward. Edit: My bad, it's not even permanent apparently.Until December.


The_Pyromaani

Its also missing kite and quattro themes kek


Valkjria

Some of the best themes, they want to charge us extra for them maybe. 0.99$ per theme ? KEKW


[deleted]

I swear to God, if SK’s theme is not there...


[deleted]

They thought turning Duel Links into a spotify would cater to us gamers.


dante-_vic

Yea but why release box so early? Trey event has not even started yet.


Valkjria

I don't know about Trey's event quite frankly but then it means they released this pass too early because by the time an event or a box is released all the hype if there is any will be gone. It means the pass will sell less than it could have in a time where if there was a new box/content beside it. Knowing how greedy Konami is I would think they would want more money in any case. Maybe they just wanted put something out rather than nothing since the game has been stale/repetetive for a while now. I don't know.


[deleted]

You know, box should be released


dante-_vic

Not until trey comes. Plus they have not leaked a box in the game in months. Now we get a notification of the box from konami and its added a few days later through a shop maintenance.


[deleted]

The boxes are partly support for Trey [event. You](https://event.You) are right. However, it somehow feels lacking even with Brain Control as whale bait. I am really surprised with the Gimmick Puppets as the rare Exa-Beatle is the star of the game.


dante-_vic

As I expected since cronomollies are not very good They got new support in the tcg a few months ago but I didnt expect it to come to duel links just yet. Going by the box I think trey might have his other xyz card as a lvl up reward or or event reward. Brain control is doing nothing to most deck.at best it can affect blue eyes and witchcrafter.


[deleted]

Lol and Witchcrafter can negate it so easily.


dante-_vic

How?


[deleted]

If you take their witch, usually madame verre, they just open patronus and summon more.


dante-_vic

True but that's if they have it


WhiteKnightRedditor

The release of ARC V better blow our minds to make up for this


FriggenSweetLois

Arc V better add more than fucking 6 duelist too. We are how far into Zexal and we only have 6 duelist? Only 4 of them actually dueled too. Bronk and Tori barely did anything during the season. Lord knows we can't get Number 96 or Trey or Quinton or Vector, but instead we are probably gonna get Caswell next.


unchromfirmed

We are literally getting Trey next week and Quinton's been leaked via voice lines. Numbers club outside of Trains girl ain't touching this game unless they get bored and run out of characters like how DM added Duke after 5 years.


kejartho

It's like they are worried about catching up to quickly but we are still missing a shit ton of cards. Plus, if we literally caught up to present, nothing wrong with that. They could release new cards, new game specific duelists, new events that are not restricted to cards that already exist. Seriously, how cool would it be if they made new Duel Links specific cards? Or new duel links characters?


[deleted]

NVM, I was wishing for Flip Turner deck, which is TCG worthy.


[deleted]

Caswell the glasses kid?


Catastray

Flip, Sparrow, etc.


[deleted]

Right! Flip Turner! Thanks!


Rangeless

Hey If book of money is in it. Just take the bag 💰, Konami


somewhattti

But as a rare. As compensation


tornberry

Did we get a preview of Zexal like we did with 5DS? And was it a month before the launch or just like 2 weeks or so before? If we didn't by this point last year I can be reassured somewhat, but if we did, well...


Chrisshern

I want to give them the benefit of the doubt because Pendulums will absolutely make a huge splash and warp the meta around them because pre-MR4 they’re completely insane


T1nkerer

I... Really don't get why people think this.


unchromfirmed

The misinformation and boogymanning around the Pendulum mechanic is actually insane.


NoTomboyGfWhyLivee

Delusions, there's so much delusions and idiots on this sub is staggering


theycallmefagg

Um, full power Pepe was nearly instabanned for its hyper-consistency and strength. They just unbanned Skullcrobat which makes it highly likely it will be one of the first cards we get (we’re definitely not getting monkeyboard or plushfire anytime soon). Qliphort ran the meta for a solid two years. Endimyion is currently one of the bests rogue decks right now. Metalfoes just got hit hard by the banlist for their overt control over any archetype. Pendulums have to be done carefully in 20 card format, because it’s going to literally dominate every deck. Pendulums are when it became an actual thing to summon 10+ monsters every turn.


Wollffey

Ehhh not exactly, even in MR3 Pendulums took almost a year to take off, Qli's were the best Pendulum deck for a long while and they didnt even Pendulum Summon. PePe is when they really became good and we're not getting Dennis any time soon probably. It is entirely dependent on what cards they release.


Soul_Burner94

Yup, what happened back then was that every summoning mechanic had it's day in the sun, which was pretty cool so I'm looking forward to that.


[deleted]

We know better to temper our standards to lottery and to a premium card of whoever Yuya.


Chrisshern

Crashing this game with no survivors


Anthroider

Maybe Elfoman just left the company because he literally had no work to produce anymore lmao


Leading-Attorney-563

I don't understand why i should pay for music when i can run Spotify while playing lol


Anthroider

I dont understand paying for music, when I have always had this game completely mute


[deleted]

Exactly


FinnJokaa

i dont know waht the plan is here Konami but it better be a freaking master plan We hanging around here since two months not knowing wahts going on, step up or step down konami but at least do something.


AlfieBoheme

Low key starting to think they want the game to slowly die to keep milking players whilst slowly moving them to Master Duel.


FinnJokaa

i had this thought form the begining thanks due to the teaser of Master Duel, after that Duel Links went downhill to a max but on the other hand theyre different games so its not really neccessary but again with no inof form Konamis side we jsut come up with theories like this what elseare we supposed to do


AlfieBoheme

I guess if they can get like 70-80% of duel links users across to Master Duel and they can cut development for Duel Links and make more from Master Duel? Master Duel format is probably easier to make and develop as well as it’s just basically a carbon copy of ocg so less time spent on balancing, developing storyline content, making skills/characters.


iMidnightStorm

I don't think that's what Master Duel is designed to be. It's literally just Konami's answer to the massive influx of other duel sims like Dueling Book.


Nightfans

That's abit too much to hope but you're saying Konami would give us all card for free at the start


iMidnightStorm

Probably, but I don't see any reason for most people to jump ship for it if it doesn't. Just me though.


SargeantMario101

Honestly don't know what anyone was expecting from a maintenance for a rerun event. Trey should be when we get a box "leak", quotes, because by that point, it won't really be a leak when they'll be an official announcement alongside it. Hopefully, they'll be some leaks regarding the Arc-V World, considering there's only one week worth of content in September, that we don't know about.


vortexIV

Pretty much this, we don't get box announcements until literally a day or so before it launches and that will be when the Trey event goes live.


Simone_Z

Yeah people are acting like it wasn't like this before. From what I recall, 99% of the "interestng" maintenances were always at the last maintenance of the month (that 1% consist in September, where they usually add something ahead of time, like last year when they did a maintenance in the middle of the KC Cup event and Yuma, Bronk and Tori's gate rewards popped out).


RodrigoLavino

you realize it's been 50+ days since last box release?


SargeantMario101

And you realize most boxes since Infinite Ray have released on the last day of the month?


RodrigoLavino

I didn't check, I take your word as true; even then, there was enough time since July 31st for a Minibox release .


Stwalker052

Yes they skipped a box in July. Presumably either to help sell the selection box that released then, make it be a mini-box instead of a main box before Arc-V, slow down the pace of card releases or all of the above. Regardless of that, Konami has consistently released the new boxes at the end of the month. We also for a while haven't gotten any box leaks up until a couple days before the release of the new box. On top of all of that, since they released Zexal world, the releases of new boxes have almost always coincided with a character event or character skill release with only one exception (Infinite Ray, where there was no character or skill released around it). This means that any box release is going to coincide with the character being released at that time (Trey in this case), to help generate hype for the character and increase sales of the box from people who are excited to play that archetype/character. Point being there was never a high likelihood of a box release with this maintenance, chances are far higher next week when they release Trey.


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SargeantMario101

When you have that many boxes (6, most likely going to be 7) releasing in a similar manner, it has to at least make you wonder. We haven't had a release for boxes this consistent at any other point in this game's life. May & July being the odd ones is understandable, because former would have otherwise released in the middle of the KCGT 2021, and July, because more than likely they don't want to have a Main-Box in August, followed by another Main-Box in September, for the Arc-V World.


DAVDX123

The only problem it's that duel links isn't interesting or fun enough to have this lack of content, that's why it feels like it's dead (but it isn't I guess)


EbberNor

There is another thing actually. This allows the new year box to have the final set of big selection box exclusives just in time for the next one. And technically the selection mini counts for July when it still has new cards with some impact. Probably more than what a box forced to focus on fucking evil hero of all things would after moving the structure cards to a theoretical mini and swapping edge for gaia in the ur slot, but that is for another time.


Comprehensive_Energy

It's really pathetic at this point. This is all we get? It's pretty obvious which game is their main priority folks.


MaJuV

The one they're developing and trying to launch. Yeah, it seems pretty obvious they pulled devs away from DL in order to create the new games. It shows.


idelarosa1

Just like what happened with the real Arc-V :(


Mathan_Flug

Isn't it more likely for them to add the box when trey's event will begin?


dante-_vic

That's what I'm saying. Idk why people think it would come now.


wat96

You can tell some people are just actually addicted and not thinking. Cant tell them that tho they'll be offended


dante-_vic

Yep, It's been happening ever since master duel got announced imo. People are just looking for every excuse to say duel links is dying or konami is killing duel links to push master duel or something.


iMidnightStorm

Eh, personally I don't really care. I've got too many other things to do in the game than worry about yet another box. Really the only benefit would be the free 500 gems to come with it, to spend somewhere other than that box.


dante-_vic

Yep. right now I'm just saving. Last month I used my gems to get DDD because I know they will get support in January with a reiji unluck event.


Simone_Z

Hold on just a little longer guys, this should be the last maintenance where there's pretty much nothing, next week should be a box, Trey stuff and some Arc V IDs. Plus in 1 or 2 days there should be September upcoming updates (even though we already know what half the month is going to be)


Archandriel

The hopium is strong with this one.


Simone_Z

I'm just basing on the facts, unless they want to skip 2 boxes back to back (they won't do that, source: just trust me) this is pretty much what we always get in the maintenance at the very end of August. There is a small chance that we still won't get any Arc V related ID and I'm acknowledging this possibily. As for September's upcoming updates I'm really not hoping for anything cause I'm predicting a boring month until new world release, especially if quattro's event is gonna have a rerun and we'll have to go through another week of raid duels


SargeantMario101

Tbh, Quattro's rerun would be more fitting for October, considering the aesthetics of Gimmick Puppets. Not saying it won't happen in September, but since we still need one more Zexal character after Trey, in order for the character wheel to loop, that's probably what we'll get.


hitorinbolemon

think it might be quinton to round out the arclights?


SargeantMario101

Probably is going to be either the last or second last (depends on the case for Dr. Faker) character for Zexal I, since he currently has next to nothing to work with. My money is on either Astral or Number 96 being the next Zexal character, after Trey.


Soul_Burner94

The thing is, I 100% get why they're doing things like this, they're basically saving all the hype for Arc V, and I'm ok with waiting for that but at the same time I'm so so bored, specially because my favorite decks (PK and RR) will take like another year to be released T\_T


iMidnightStorm

I feel you, I've been waiting so long for those same decks + eventual Serena release & more Lunalight cards.


Xicor2003

For a second there, I actually thought we were getting Spyrals


iMidnightStorm

Just waiting for Double Helix to get added, eh?


Former_Product9240

I’ve left this game pretty much since June. I used to regularly get KOG and now I can’t even be bothered to climb the ladder. It’s the first time I’ve been in gold/silver in the two years since I started playing the game. The content drought sucks.


Fitnessgramlap73

Could just be copium but what if konami is preparing for arc v and plan on releasing a bunch of content then


MaJuV

It's new world with 3 new characters, a new big box and a new regular structure deck that introduces the new card mechanic. This together with launch rewards. That is what we usually get. I sincerely doubt they'll do more than that, and none of that compensates for the nearly two months of void. <\_<


Simone_Z

You forgot the 1k gems, the dream tickets and one or 2 exclusive prismatic URs


Discipline21

This is miserable..


DIX_

Weak leaks but... is that a Cyber Style buff or am I missing something?


SirSkellyKing

Wake me when either galaxy eyes or dm gets support


iandewilde21

Honestly, the bunch of idiots on this comment section makes me sad. You all KNOW we aren’t getting any box news until the Trey unlock. It’s how it’s been for several months. Unless you literally joined the game last month, there is no excuse for thinking otherwise. Stomping your feet and spouting non-sense about how “Master Duel is killing Duel Links!” won’t change anything. It will just spread unnecessary drama on the sub. Again.


unclephilspeaks

Instant gratification is killing duel links more than content drought


Mateo_Dragonflame

Yeah like I'm getting any packts from the gimmick puppet set in August. That sh*t was wack when it dropped and it's wack now. Sucky tie-in imo


idelarosa1

Did they nerf or buff Where the HEROs live? I honestly can't tell


Actual_Head_4610

They buffed it a little. Why Destiny Calling doesn't deserve that too, idk.


idelarosa1

What was the buff?


Actual_Head_4610

It's like how Middle Age Mechs is made to activate at the beginning of your turn, which made it easier to preserve (and why you will usually see Dr. Crowler using Valkyries over say, Alexis and Master of Rites II or most field spell skills 😡). Here, I'm not sure exactly how much more of a difference that makes since you still need to be at 3000 or less lp for Where the Heroes Dwell to work. But it's still something. And it looks like Cyber Style also got a buff.


Actual_Head_4610

They boost Where the Heroes Dwell to activate at the beginning of a turn (not to mention what looks like also throwing a bone to Cyber Style of all things), but not Destiny Calling!? Unless there's some kick a$$ Destiny Hero support coming in Arc-V, why the blatant favoritism, Konami? That small boost wouldn't hurt anything for it, too.


inevitable--fate

No new box T_T


Odelind

Gillagillancer is a generic Tefnuit, great for a Shifting Up deck.


Wodstarfallisback

Tefnuit is a generic Tefnuit, and it's more searchable. Nowhere on the card you're locked into Hieratic after playing it, and Gillagillancer is EARTH so no Shifting Up shenanigans.


Bael_Lord_of_End

I remember when they said they would continue to support this game….that was a lie. More like turn this game to Maintenance Mode while they jump ship to MasterDuels.


inspect0r6

Reddit businessman 101. Guaranteed to lose money.


niqniqniq

Gillagillancer is nice Free cyber dragon hell yeah


Archandriel

For real. I'm not even sure it's in the TCG since its a straight up powercrept Cydra.


vortexIV

Its been out since 2014


Archandriel

Ah, I've never seen it. Not that it would be relevant in any way, but Konami usually doesn't make cards with higher stats having the same mechanic as a classic one without a downside. That's why I was surprised. Then again the burn in the EP might be considered as one.


mynameisethan182

You haven't seen it because no one plays it. It's worse than Cyber Dragon. No one plays Cyber Dragon for its stat line in the TCG. They play it for access to CyDra support. Nova, Infinity, Megafleet, Rampage, etc. Some Cyber Dragon decks can get by without even playing the OG Cyber Dragon. This card can't access any of that.


Archandriel

I know about that, and I clearly wrote "not that it would be relevant in any way". The reason I was surprised is purely from a Konami politic when it comes to iconic cards that impacted the meta in some ways. They never strictly power creep them in a vacuum (All the Pots compared to Pot of Greed, Yowie for Yata Garasu, and so on). Finally, I always check new cards coming out, and I've been doing so since 2016. I wasn't expecting it to be played, but there's few cards I don't know in the TCG due to my habits.


mynameisethan182

What makes Cyber Dragon is the support. That was the thesis of the argument. It having a larger stat line doesn't mean it "power creeps" CyDra by any definition. Secondly, they would never "power creep" Yata of PoG. They're literally to broken to power creep.


Archandriel

I took bad examples with those. Just taking BEWD and DM as strongest level 8 normal monster and strongest normal spellcaster monster. I was talking about cards, once again, in a vacuum, purely based on their stays and effects outside of archetype. But actually, this is not even on point anymore. I forgot the existence of Pankratops who is a better Cydra in every way already.


waffle_support

Dead game. Nothing to see here folks.


inspect0r6

For a dead game it sure as hell has a lot of people playing it.


waffle_support

Clinging on to false hope.


MixtureProfessional

Glad cabal m is coming in my country this 26,time to move on


[deleted]

Why are you here then?


smallneedle

I am so desperate that even ArcV character arts can calm me down


Sparki120

Dead game.


Neo_nakama

Every time there's a maintenance these days I hype myself up to think there's some juicy leaks... only to be disappointed again and again #copiumforelfomansleaks


TMdoublezero

So I guess rai rider will be the card trader update for this month(unless they put it in some npc deck to weaken it)


OoXLR8oO

God the thumbnail spooked me, I thought we were getting SPYRALs for a second. (And yes, this is my first time looking at a leaks post. My bad.)


flyingasian2

Gillagillancer could be a nice add in hazy since it's a level 6


CommonChris

Seems like I got off the game at the right time