-New Forbidden/Limited List:
A new Forbidden and Limited List has been announced. The list will begin applying on August 4th (time zones applying).
Newly Forbidden:
Artifact Scythe

Abyss Dweller
Number 67: Pair-a-Dice Smasher

Newly Unlimited:
Gateway of the Six

As usual, by dismantling cards whose maximum number of copies has been reduced will grant extra points, from the application of the list until September 10th (time zones applying). Furthermore, starting with this update, you will only get extra points from cards that you owned by the time the list was announced. Cards obtained from packs, or generated after the announcement will not grant additional points.

-New cards that can be generated:
The following cards, which are currently Forbidden, can now be generated to play outside of the Standard format:
Blackwing – Gofu the Vague Shadow
Djinn Releaser of Rituals
Fiber Jar
Magical Scientist
The Tyrant Neptune
Wind-Up Hunter

Number S0: Utopic Zexal
Zoodiac Broadbull

Linkross
Topologic Gumblar Dragon

Butterfly Dagger – Elma

Self-Destruct Button

-Secret Pack Updates
The following Secret Packs have been updated to include the following cards:
Warp-Speed Toys
Crystal Clear Wing Synchro Dragon (UR)
Hi-Speedroid Clear Wing Rider (UR)
Hi-Speedroid Cork Shooter (SR)
Speedroid Wheel (SR)
Speedroid Scratch (SR)
Speedroid Fuki-Modoshi Piper (R)
Speedroid Ultra Hound (R)
Speedroid Dupligate (R)

Glacial Seal
Lancea, Ancestral Dragon of the Ice Barrier (UR)
Mirror Mage of the Ice Barrier (UR)
Georgious, Swordman of the Ice Barrier (SR)
Frozen Domain of the Ice Barrier (SR)

The alternative artworks can be obtained until September 10th (time zones applying).

This Secret Pack will be unlocked until September 10th, and until then, you can obtain 1 free pack.

This Tryout Duel will run until July 28th (time zones applying). For this event, both players begin with 2 copies of Skull invitation face-up in their Spell/Trap Zones. By winning 3 Duels, you can obtain 1 pack of the newest Selection Pack, Synchro Starlight.

-August events announced
Two events have been announced for the month of August: Synchro Cup, and Theme Chronicle.
–Synchro Cup
This event will behave like a Duelist Cup, with a focus on Synchro Monsters. The 1st Stage will begin on August 8th, and the 2nd Stage will begin on August 15th, with the event concluding on August 18th (time zones applying). Unlike the Duelist Cup, the DLv. Max will be 15 instead of 20.

–Theme Chronicle
This event will focus on themed Decks, such as those from the Solo Mode stories. The event will begin on August 18th and will conclude on August 28th (time zones applying).