{"success":true,"news":[{"id":111,"title":"February 2026 Contributor Drops","date":"2026-02-03","content":"
\r\n\r\n
The theme for February 2026's Contributor Drop is Sky Striker Raye Engages<\/span>, illustrated by hucydin on Twitter<\/a>! These include the Raye of Karma<\/span> avatar, Lightning Blade Activation<\/span> sleeve, Preparing to Engage<\/span> portrait, Sky Striker Preparations<\/span> frame, and the The Blade of Karma<\/span> playmat. Additionally, all Contributors for the month of October will receive a 100,000 XP<\/span> boost to their Battle Pass!<\/p>\r\n\r\n For those of you who don't know, Contributor Drops are a new way to reward contributors, giving them unique themed Avatars, Playmats, Sleeves, Borders, and Portraits every month. Unlike Battle Pass items, which we plan to reintroduce at a later date, Contributor Drop items are time-sensitive exclusive cosmetic items, meaning that once they're gone, they won't be available again. So be sure to become a Contributor so you won't miss out on these exclusive items!<\/p>\r\n\r\n Sky Striker Raye Engages<\/span> Contributor Drop begins on February 1, 2026, and will run until February 28, 2026. Be sure to become a Contributor by then to receive your drops, and we look forward to sharing additional details about future Contributor Drops in the future!<\/p>"},{"id":110,"title":"New TCG Banlist & Battle Pass Season 10","date":"2026-02-02","content":" The February 2026 TCG banlist goes into effect today, that means a new ranked season is starting on Dueling Nexus, as well as Battle Pass season 10! Here is a full list of the new features coming out with the new TCG banlist:<\/p>\r\n\r\n A Ranked Season reset<\/span>, featuring the new February 2026 TCG Banlist.<\/p>\r\n\r\n A Genesys Ranked Season reset<\/span>, featuring the new January 2026 Genesys Banlist.<\/p>\r\n\r\n A new Battle Pass<\/span>, featuring all-new exclusive Avatars, Sleeves, Borders, Frames, and Playmats based on popular archetypes!<\/p>"},{"id":109,"title":"New TCG Banlist","date":"2026-01-21","content":" The latest TCG banlist has been added to Dueling Nexus. To duel using the new banlist, head over to the Duel screen and click on \"Host Custom Game\", and make sure to select the \"2026.02 TCG\" Banlist.<\/p>\n\n The unranked and ranked queue system will be switched to the new banlist on February 2nd, there will be a ranked season reset and a new battle pass.<\/p>"},{"id":108,"title":"January 2026 Contributor Drops","date":"2026-01-17","content":" The theme for January 2026's Contributor Drop is Evil Twin Gacha<\/span>! These include the Ki-sikil and Lil-la Heart<\/span> avatar, Outlaw Agent Sunny<\/span> sleeve, Live Twin Stickers<\/span> portrait, Outlaw Agent Luna<\/span> frame, and the Evil Twin Gacha<\/span> playmat. Additionally, all Contributors for the month of January will receive a 100,000 XP<\/span> boost to their Battle Pass!<\/p>\n\n For those of you who don't know, Contributor Drops are a new way to reward contributors, giving them unique themed Avatars, Playmats, Sleeves, Borders, and Portraits every month. Unlike Battle Pass items, which we plan to reintroduce at a later date, Contributor Drop items are time-sensitive exclusive cosmetic items, meaning that once they're gone, they won't be available again. So be sure to become a Contributor so you won't miss out on these exclusive items!<\/p>\n\n Evil Twin Gacha<\/span> Contributor Drop begins on January 1, 2026, and will run until January 31, 2025. Be sure to become a Contributor by then to receive your drops, and we look forward to sharing additional details about future Contributor Drops in the future!<\/p>"},{"id":107,"title":"December 2025 Contributor Drops","date":"2025-12-24","content":" The theme for December 2025's Contributor Drop is Flerudelis<\/span>! These include the Flerudelis<\/span> avatar, Flerudelis<\/span> sleeve, Flerudelis<\/span> portrait, Flerudelis<\/span> frame, and the Flerudelis<\/span> playmat. Additionally, all Contributors for the month of December will receive a 100,000 XP<\/span> boost to their Battle Pass!<\/p>\n\n For those of you who don't know, Contributor Drops are a new way to reward contributors, giving them unique themed Avatars, Playmats, Sleeves, Borders, and Portraits every month. Unlike Battle Pass items, which we plan to reintroduce at a later date, Contributor Drop items are time-sensitive exclusive cosmetic items, meaning that once they're gone, they won't be available again. So be sure to become a Contributor so you won't miss out on these exclusive items!<\/p>\n\n Flerudelis<\/span> Contributor Drop begins on December 1, 2025, and will run until December 31, 2025. Be sure to become a Contributor by then to receive your drops, and we look forward to sharing additional details about future Contributor Drops in the future!<\/p>"},{"id":106,"title":"November 2025 Contributor Drops","date":"2025-11-20","content":" The theme for November 2025's Contributor Drop is Lore of the Abyss<\/span>! These include the Albus Concept<\/span> avatar, Ecclesia Concept<\/span> sleeve, Committing It To The Roll<\/span> portrait, Putting It On Film<\/span> frame, and the The White Album<\/span> playmat. Additionally, all Contributors for the month of November will receive a 100,000 XP<\/span> boost to their Battle Pass!<\/p>\n\n For those of you who don't know, Contributor Drops are a new way to reward contributors, giving them unique themed Avatars, Playmats, Sleeves, Borders, and Portraits every month. Unlike Battle Pass items, which we plan to reintroduce at a later date, Contributor Drop items are time-sensitive exclusive cosmetic items, meaning that once they're gone, they won't be available again. So be sure to become a Contributor so you won't miss out on these exclusive items!<\/p>\n\n Lore of the Abyss<\/span> Contributor Drop begins on November 1, 2025, and will run until November 30, 2025. Be sure to become a Contributor by then to receive your drops, and we look forward to sharing additional details about future Contributor Drops in the future!<\/p>"},{"id":105,"title":"Looking For Decks!","date":"2025-11-03","content":" We are looking for decks to feature on YouTube! For every deck that is chosen its owner will receive rarity tokens of their choice, including Nexus rares. Nexus rare tokens cannot be obtained through the Battle Pass. Some decks will qualify for extra rewards such as VIP game time, click here<\/a> to find out more.<\/p>\n\n All you need is your deck profile, and 5 recent replays. The replays should demonstrate how to use your deck. You can submit as many decks as you want. Each deck will be reviewed by our staff, and if it passes the review, you will automatically get your reward.<\/p>"},{"id":104,"title":"October 2025 Contributor Drops","date":"2025-10-24","content":" The theme for October 2025's Contributor Drop is The Sparks That Bind Us<\/span>, illustrated by hucydin on Twitter<\/a>! These include the Bonfire Lit In Our Hearts<\/span> avatar, Becoming a True Flame<\/span> sleeve, Together As One Now<\/span> portrait, Wings That Uplift Us<\/span> frame, and the The Sparks That Bind Us<\/span> playmat. Additionally, all Contributors for the month of October will receive a 100,000 XP<\/span> boost to their Battle Pass!<\/p>\n\n For those of you who don't know, Contributor Drops are a new way to reward contributors, giving them unique themed Avatars, Playmats, Sleeves, Borders, and Portraits every month. Unlike Battle Pass items, which we plan to reintroduce at a later date, Contributor Drop items are time-sensitive exclusive cosmetic items, meaning that once they're gone, they won't be available again. So be sure to become a Contributor so you won't miss out on these exclusive items!<\/p>\n\n The Sparks That Bind Us<\/span> Contributor Drop begins on October 1, 2025, and will run until October 31, 2025. Be sure to become a Contributor by then to receive your drops, and we look forward to sharing additional details about future Contributor Drops in the future!<\/p>"},{"id":103,"title":"Genesys Format Has Been Released","date":"2025-10-01","content":" Genesys format has been added to Dueling Nexus, to construct a Genesys deck, simply choose the Genesys banlist in the Deck Editor, the points will become visible on the cards, and you can see your total deck points at the top of the screen.<\/p>\n\n You can quickly join a Genesys duel using our automated queue, alternatively, you can host a custom duel, don't forget to select the Genesys banlist when hosting the custom duel.<\/p>\n\n We are looking for decks to feature on YouTube! For every deck that is chosen its owner will receive rarity tokens of their choice, including Nexus rares. Nexus rare tokens cannot be obtained through the Battle Pass. Some decks will qualify for extra rewards such as VIP game time, click here<\/a> to find out more.<\/p>\n\n All you need is your deck profile, and 5 recent replays. The replays should demonstrate how to use your deck. You can submit as many decks as you want. Each deck will be reviewed by our staff, and if it passes the review, you will automatically get your reward.<\/p>"},{"id":102,"title":"September 2025 Contributor Drops","date":"2025-09-22","content":" The theme for September 2025's Contributor Drop is Silent Magician and Silent Swordsman<\/span>, illustrated by hucydin on Twitter<\/a>! These include the Silent Magician<\/span> and Silent Swordsman<\/span> avatars, Silent Magician<\/span> and Silent Swordsman<\/span> sleeves, Nightfall<\/span> portrait, Sunbreak<\/span> frame, and the Silent Magician and Silent Swordsman<\/span> playmat. Additionally, all Contributors for the month of September will receive a 100,000 XP<\/span> boost to their Battle Pass!<\/p>\n\n For those of you who don't know, Contributor Drops are a new way to reward contributors, giving them unique themed Avatars, Playmats, Sleeves, Borders, and Portraits every month. Unlike Battle Pass items, which we plan to reintroduce at a later date, Contributor Drop items are time-sensitive exclusive cosmetic items, meaning that once they're gone, they won't be available again. So be sure to become a Contributor so you won't miss out on these exclusive items!<\/p>\n\n Silent Magician and Silent Swordsman<\/span> Contributor Drop begins on September 1, 2025, and will run until September 30, 2025. Be sure to become a Contributor by then to receive your drops, and we look forward to sharing additional details about future Contributor Drops in the future!<\/p>"},{"id":101,"title":"New TCG Banlist & Battle Pass Season 9","date":"2025-09-15","content":" The September 2025 TCG banlist goes into effect today, that means a new ranked season is starting on Dueling Nexus, as well as Battle Pass season 9! Here is a full list of the new features coming out with the new TCG banlist: We are looking for decks to feature on YouTube! For every deck that is chosen its owner will receive rarity tokens of their choice, including Nexus rares. Nexus rare tokens cannot be obtained through the Battle Pass. Some decks will qualify for extra rewards such as VIP game time, click here<\/a> to find out more.<\/p>\n\n All you need is your deck profile, and 5 recent replays. The replays should demonstrate how to use your deck. You can submit as many decks as you want. Each deck will be reviewed by our staff, and if it passes the review, you will automatically get your reward.<\/p>"},{"id":98,"title":"August 2025 Contributor Drops","date":"2025-08-20","content":" The theme for August 2025's Contributor Drop is The Sinful Spoils Saga<\/span>, illustrated by hucydin on Twitter<\/a>! These include the The White Witch of the Forest<\/span> avatar, Bounty Hunter Diabellstar<\/span> sleeve, Fin<\/span> portrait, Epilogue<\/span> frame, and the Snake-Eyes Temple<\/span> playmat. Additionally, all Contributors for the month of August will receive a 100,000 XP<\/span> boost to their Battle Pass!<\/p>\n\n For those of you who don't know, Contributor Drops are a new way to reward contributors, giving them unique themed Avatars, Playmats, Sleeves, Borders, and Portraits every month. Unlike Battle Pass items, which we plan to reintroduce at a later date, Contributor Drop items are time-sensitive exclusive cosmetic items, meaning that once they're gone, they won't be available again. So be sure to become a Contributor so you won't miss out on these exclusive items!<\/p>\n\n The Sinful Spoils Saga<\/span> Contributor Drop begins on August 1, 2025, and will run until August 31, 2025. Be sure to become a Contributor by then to receive your drops, and we look forward to sharing additional details about future Contributor Drops in the future!<\/p>"},{"id":97,"title":"July 2025 Contributor Drops","date":"2025-07-09","content":" The theme for July 2025's Contributor Drop is Avester's Summertime Odyssey<\/span>, a unique Genshin Impact-themed set of cosmetics, illustrated by yomiyuarts on Twitter<\/a>! These include the Avester's Challenge<\/span> avatar, The Raven Forum<\/span> sleeve, Gaze of the Deep<\/span> portrait, Shadowy Cubes<\/span> frame, and the Summertime Odyssey<\/span> playmat. Additionally, all Contributors for the month of July will receive a 100,000 XP<\/span> boost to their Battle Pass!<\/p>\n\n For those of you who don't know, Contributor Drops are a new way to reward contributors, giving them unique themed Avatars, Playmats, Sleeves, Borders, and Portraits every month. Unlike Battle Pass items, which we plan to reintroduce at a later date, Contributor Drop items are time-sensitive exclusive cosmetic items, meaning that once they're gone, they won't be available again. So be sure to become a Contributor so you won't miss out on these exclusive items!<\/p>\n\n The Avester's Summertime Odyssey<\/span> Contributor Drop begins on July 1, 2025, and will run until July 31, 2025. Be sure to become a Contributor by then to receive your drops, and we look forward to sharing additional details about future Contributor Drops in the future!<\/p>"},{"id":96,"title":"June 2025 Contributor Drops","date":"2025-06-08","content":" The theme for June 2025's Contributor Drop is Petra's Summertime Odyssey<\/span>, a unique Genshin Impact-themed set of cosmetics, illustrated by yomiyuarts on Twitter<\/a>! These include the Petra's Challenge<\/span> avatar, Melodic Omamori<\/span> sleeve, Bonsai and Mountains<\/span> portrait, Melodic Harps and Blooms<\/span> frame, and the Summertime Odyssey<\/span> playmat. Additionally, all Contributors will receive a 100,000 XP<\/span> boost to their Battle Pass!<\/p>\n\n For those of you who don't know, Contributor Drops are a new way to reward contributors, giving them unique themed Avatars, Playmats, Sleeves, Borders, and Portraits every month. Unlike Battle Pass items, which we plan to reintroduce at a later date, Contributor Drop items are time-sensitive exclusive cosmetic items, meaning that once they're gone, they won't be available again. So be sure to become a Contributor so you won't miss out on these exclusive items!<\/p>\n\n The Petra's Summertime Odyssey<\/span> Contributor Drop begins on February 1, 2025, and will run until June 30, 2025. Be sure to become a Contributor by then to receive your drops, and we look forward to sharing additional details about future Contributor Drops in the future!<\/p>"},{"id":95,"title":"Introducing: Blitz Duels","date":"2025-04-01","content":" Are you tired of waiting several minutes for your opponent to play?<\/p>\n\n Are you looking for fast-paced duels, where you don't have time to think and must act quickly?<\/p>\n\n We've got the perfect solution for you: Blitz Duels<\/strong>! Now available in the Duel Zone<\/strong> and Custom Duels<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n Here are the rules:<\/p>\n\n That's it! We hope you enjoy this faster, more intense<\/strong> yet less relaxing<\/strong> version of the game.<\/p>\n\n Are you up to the challenge?<\/p>"},{"id":93,"title":"January 2025 Contributor Drops","date":"2025-01-30","content":" The theme for January 2025's Contributor Drop is Lorelei's Summertime Odyssey<\/span>, a unique Genshin Impact-themed set of cosmetics, illustrated by yomiyuarts on Twitter<\/a>! These include the Lorelei's Challenge<\/span> avatar, Waverider<\/span> sleeve, Storm Braver<\/span> portrait, Prismatic Rampart<\/span> frame, and the Summertime Odyssey<\/span> playmat. Additionally, all Contributors for the month of January will receive a 100,000 XP<\/span> boost to their Battle Pass!<\/p>\r\n\r\n For those of you who don't know, Contributor Drops are a new way to reward contributors, giving them unique themed Avatars, Playmats, Sleeves, Borders, and Portraits every month. Unlike Battle Pass items, which we plan to reintroduce at a later date, Contributor Drop items are time-sensitive exclusive cosmetic items, meaning that once they're gone, they won't be available again. So be sure to become a Contributor so you won't miss out on these exclusive items!<\/p>\r\n\r\n The Lorelei's Summertime Odyssey<\/span> Contributor Drop begins on January 1, 2025, and will run until January 31, 2025. Be sure to become a Contributor by then to receive your drops, and we look forward to sharing additional details about future Contributor Drops in the future!<\/p>"},{"id":91,"title":"December 2024 Contributor Drops","date":"2024-12-19","content":" The theme for December 2024's Contributor Drops is Return to the Nexus<\/span>, our very own site theme! These include the Contemporary Logo<\/span> avatar, Geometric Panelling<\/span> sleeve, Arching Blades<\/span> portrait, Extended View<\/span> frame, and Darkened Swirl<\/span> playmat. Additionally, all Contributors for the month of October will receive a 100,000 XP boost<\/span> to their Battle Pass!<\/p>\r\n\r\n For those of you who don\u2019t know, Contributor Drops are a new way to reward contributors, giving them unique themed Avatars, Playmats, Sleeves, Borders, and Portraits every month. Unlike Battle Pass items, which we plan to reintroduce at a later date, Contributor Drop items are time-sensitive exclusive cosmetic items, meaning that once they\u2019re gone, they won\u2019t be available again. So be sure to become a Contributor so you won\u2019t miss out on these exclusive items!<\/p>\r\n\r\n The Return to the Nexus<\/span> Contributor Drop begins on December 19, 2024, and will run until December 31, 2024. All active contributors from December 1, 2024 to December 19, 2024 will also retroactively receive the drops. Be sure to become a Contributor by then to receive your drops, and we look forward to sharing additional details about future Contributor Drops in the future!<\/p>"},{"id":90,"title":"Battle Pass Season 7!","date":"2024-12-09","content":" The December 2024 TCG banlist<\/a> goes into effect today, that means a new ranked season is starting on Dueling Nexus, as well as Battle Pass season 7! Here is a full list of the new features coming out with the new TCG banlist: December 7, 2024 marks Dueling Nexus' 8th birthday! Originally launched on December 7, 2016, Dueling Nexus has come a long way since its inception. To celebrate this event, we've released three exclusive limited-time Achievements for all players, which can be viewed in the Achievements page, under the Special<\/span> section.<\/p>\n\n Completing these achievements will earn players a total of 6 elusive Nexus Rare tokens<\/span>, a rarity that's normally reserved for tournament and event winners. These include the Triumphant Victory, Magical Outburst<\/span>, and Damaging Blowout<\/span> achievements. They will be available starting today, December 8, 2024, and run until December 15, 2024<\/span>. Be sure to login and play to get these exclusive achievements and their rewards before time runs out, as once December 16 rolls around, these achievements will never again be made available<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n In addition to these achievements, we shared a code in our Discord server<\/a> that awards an additional 2 Nexus rare tokens. Join our Discord before December 16th and redeem the code which can be found in the announcements channel to claim those tokens.<\/p>"},{"id":88,"title":"November Contributor Drops & Black Friday SALE","date":"2024-11-28","content":" We are running a special Black Friday sale. As you know Dueling Nexus is supported by your donations. We are introducing a new type of donation, and running a special 10% off sale for Black Friday. For just $63 you can get a yearly contributor status, that is $21 cheaper than when donating monthly. Please note that this is a Black Friday special, once Black Friday ends, yearly donations will go up to $70.<\/p>\n\n The theme for November 2024's Contributor Drop is The Seal of Orichalcos<\/span>, a set of cosmetics! These include an avatar, portrait, sleeve, frame and playmat based on The Seal of Orichalcos<\/span>. Additionally, all Contributors for the month of October will receive a 100,000 XP<\/span> boost to their Battle Pass!<\/p>\n\n For those of you who don't know, Contributor Drops are a new way to reward contributors, giving them unique themed Avatars, Playmats, Sleeves, Borders, and Portraits every month. Unlike Battle Pass items, which we plan to reintroduce at a later date, Contributor Drop items are time-sensitive exclusive cosmetic items, meaning that once they're gone, they won't be available again. So be sure to become a Contributor so you won't miss out on these exclusive items!<\/p>\n\n The Seal of Orichalcos<\/span> Contributor Drop begins on October 1, 2024, and will run until October 31, 2024. Be sure to become a Contributor by then to receive your drops, and we look forward to sharing additional details about future Contributor Drops in the future!<\/p>"},{"id":87,"title":"October 2024 Contributor Drops","date":"2024-10-01","content":" The theme for October 2024's Contributor Drop is Dimitri's Summertime Odyssey<\/span>, a unique Genshin Impact-themed set of cosmetics, illustrated by yomiyuarts on Twitter<\/a>! These include the Dimitri's Challenge<\/span> avatar, Cloudleisure Step<\/span> sleeve, Iridescent Flotsam<\/span> portrait, Prinzessin der Verurteilung<\/span> frame, and the Summertime Odyssey<\/span> playmat. Additionally, all Contributors for the month of October will receive a 100,000 XP<\/span> boost to their Battle Pass!<\/p>\n\n For those of you who don't know, Contributor Drops are a new way to reward contributors, giving them unique themed Avatars, Playmats, Sleeves, Borders, and Portraits every month. Unlike Battle Pass items, which we plan to reintroduce at a later date, Contributor Drop items are time-sensitive exclusive cosmetic items, meaning that once they're gone, they won't be available again. So be sure to become a Contributor so you won't miss out on these exclusive items!<\/p>\n\n The Dimitri's Summertime Odyssey<\/span> Contributor Drop begins on October 1, 2024, and will run until October 31, 2024. Be sure to become a Contributor by then to receive your drops, and we look forward to sharing additional details about future Contributor Drops in the future!<\/p>"},{"id":86,"title":"September 2024 Contributor Drops","date":"2024-09-15","content":" The theme for September 2024's Contributor Drop is Sky Strikers Band Together<\/span>, featuring a daring themed cosmetic set based on Sky Striker Aces Raye and Roze, illustrated by hucydin on Twitter<\/a>! These include the Cornered Raye and Roze<\/span> avatars, Back to Back Raye and Roze<\/span> sleeves, The Connecting Gates<\/span> portrait, System Overload<\/span> frame, and the Raye and Roze's United Front<\/span> playmat. Additionally, all Contributors for the month of September will receive a 100,000 XP boost<\/span> to their Battle Pass!<\/p>\n\n
\r\n\r\n
\n\n
\n\n
\n\n
\n\n
\n\n
\n\n
\n\n- A Ranked Season reset<\/span>, featuring the new September 2025 TCG Banlist.
\n\n- A new Battle Pass<\/span>, featuring all-new exclusive Avatars, Sleeves, Borders, Frames, and Playmats based on popular archetypes!
\n\n-A Boutique Refresh<\/span>, with new Seasonal Items featured for the current season. Additionally, items from Season 6\u2019s Battle Pass and Titles will be added soon!<\/p>"},{"id":100,"title":"New TCG Banlist","date":"2025-09-12","content":"Dueling Nexus has been updated with the latest TCG banlist. Currently this banlist is only available for custom games. To duel with the new banlist, update your deck and then host or join a custom duel. Ranked and unranked queues will be updated on September 15th when the banlist officially goes live."},{"id":99,"title":"Have Your Deck Featured on YouTube - Win Rewards","date":"2025-08-31","content":"
\n\n
\n\n
\n\n\n
\r\n\r\n
\r\n\r\n
\n\n
\n\n- A Ranked Season reset<\/span>, featuring the new December 2024 TCG Banlist.
\n\n- A new Battle Pass<\/span>, featuring all-new exclusive Avatars, Sleeves, Borders, Frames, and Playmats based on popular archetypes, such as Ashened City, Tenpai, and Ancient Gear, all hand drawn by Muraselune<\/a> and Wontonie<\/a>!
\n\n-A Boutique Refresh<\/span>, with new Seasonal Items featured for the current season. Additionally, items from Season 4\u2019s Battle Pass and Titles will be added soon!<\/p>"},{"id":89,"title":"Celebrate DNX's 8th Birthday With Exclusive Rewards!","date":"2024-12-08","content":"
\n\n
\n\n
\n\n