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The cold season in Albion rewards those who adapt. As the world grows quieter and frost settles in, survival becomes a matter of resilience, awareness, and choosing the right companions. This month, inviting a friend to Albion unlocks the Snow Fox mount skin for your Direwolf, a watchful presence shaped by the frozen wilds. A symbol of endurance and survival, the Snow Fox stands with those who face winter head-on and never walk its paths alone.

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Lead more friends through the cold, and winter will answer with greater rewards:

• Refer 1 Friend: Snow Fox mount skin
  • Note: Due to an issue, the Snow Fox mount skin will be instantly tradable instead of after the usual 45 days
• Refer 3 Friends: A T7 Pile of Tomes worth 100,000 Fame
• Refer 5 Friends: A T8 Pile of Tomes worth 200,000 Fame
• Bonus for your first-ever referral: A T8 Pile of Tomes worth 200,000 Fame
• Additionally, for each friend you refer, you'll receive 500 Gold!

Getting your friends in on the action is as simple as following these steps:

• Step 1: Share your referral link with a friend, which you can find here when logged into the website with your game account
• Step 2: Your friend signs up to Albion Online
• Step 3: Your friend purchases at least 30 days of Premium status from the Albion Online Web Shop or ingame store, unlocking your rewards
  • Note that this does not apply to Premium purchased with ingame currencies (Gold and Silver)

Don’t get left out in the cold! This Referral Season is about enduring winter in good company.

Winter tightens its grip on Albion, blanketing the land in snow and forcing many to stand still. But survival favors those who keep moving! The Frost Challenge calls on adventurers to brave the cold, shoulder heavy burdens, and push onward while the world sleeps. Earn enough Challenge Points, and the Frost Ram will lead the way. This is a swift, steadfast mount built to carry what others cannot, keeping Albion’s trade routes alive through the harshest season.

[h3]Frost-Themed Rewards for Intrepid Adventurers[/h3] FROST RAM: This month's Challenge brings back the popular Frost Ram, a sturdy mount with an impressive leap spell. With its relatively fast move speed and ability to carry plenty of weight, it's the perfect companion for gathering missions.

AVATAR RING: Along with the Frost Ram, you can unlock the Frost Challenge Avatar Ring to give your avatar an ice-cold aura all year long. This non-tradable item permanently unlocks this avatar border for one character, or it can be traded for one Adventurer's Token at the Vanity Merchant.

SEASONAL SPECIALS: All month, unlock Frost Challenge chests to get valuable rewards like Adventurer's Tomes and Silver bags, along with furniture items like the Snowman and Snowball Pile, classic ice sculptures, the epic Frost Igloo, and a rare chance for the Rich Noble vanity skins.

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[h3]How to participate in the Adventurer's Challenge[/h3]
The Adventurer's Challenge is a monthly event where you can earn exclusive rewards such as mounts, Tomes of Insight, bags of Silver, and more. By gathering, fishing, farming, and defeating monsters, you'll earn Challenge Points that fill daily, weekly, and monthly progress bars. To track your progress, open the Adventurer's Challenge UI by clicking on the Activities menu.



While only Premium players can unlock the Monthly Rewards (Avatar Ring, Mount) and Weekly Rewards (Challenge Chests), anyone can claim the Daily Rewards, which include 10 Learning Points and a Tier 4 Tome of Insight. Non-Premium players also make progress on all reward tracks, so when you’re ready to unlock Premium, your earned rewards will be waiting for you!

2025 is almost behind us, and it’s been another big year for Albion Online. Among other things, it’s given us *deep breath*... five Crystal Weapons, four full Guild Seasons, three major updates, two platform launches, and a [s]partridge in a pear tree[/s] new type of PvP. So without further ado, let’s dive back in time and relive the biggest moments of 2025.

[h3]Rogue Frontier[/h3]
The year began with the release of Rogue Frontier, unveiling a shady new faction in the Outlands – the Smugglers. Their Smuggler’s Dens gave players new ways to base themselves in Albion’s black zones, the Smuggler’s Network brought new economic opportunities and let players quickly regear in the Outlands, and new activities offered ways to earn shadowy rewards.

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Rogue Frontier saw intrepid solo players, daring small groups, and ambitious guilds venturing far and wide to seek wealth and glory, bringing fresh life to Albion’s most perilous regions.

[h3]Abyssal Depths[/h3]
Albion’s second major update of the year was Abyssal Depths, which introduced a brand-new PvP mode, set way down in Albion’s underworld. The Depths offered groups of two or three players an exciting, fast-paced extraction-style dungeon, while a new ruleset where you only drop your inventory on death gave players an entry point into competitive PvP.

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With Antiquarian’s Dens in the Royal Cities giving players easy access to the Depths, Hellgates, and Corrupted Dungeons as well, this update was one of our most well-received in recent memory, with countless players pouring into these dungeons to face off against each other.

[h3]The Crucible[/h3]
The release of Abyssal Depths set the stage for a massive creator battle in July – the Crucible. This tournament saw over 100 creators forming their own guilds and competing for the entire month to take the crown. But it wasn’t just glory at stake – thousands of gifted subs were on offer to the creators, while the top prize was a real life, steel Galatine Pair, forged by the good folks at Man at Arms.

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After the dust settled on the contest, it was Zizaran who emerged triumphant, walking away with these tremendous weapons. The Crucible was a blast, and we hope to do more events like this in the future, so stay tuned! Check out some of the best moments in this video from Albion Online Creator Program member Albion Bard.

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[h3]New Platform Launches[/h3]
2025 also saw Albion Online expand to two new platforms: Epic Games Store and Xbox Game Pass.



These launches saw thousands of new players landing on Albion’s shores for the first time, breathing fresh life into the world and furthering our goal of making the game accessible to as many people as possible. These new players help keep Albion’s Marketplaces, dungeons, and open world vibrant and dynamic, and set the game up strongly for the year ahead.

[h3]Realm Divided[/h3]
That brings us to the final update of 2025: Realm Divided. This focused on revitalizing Albion’s main Royal Continent PvP mode, Faction Warfare, with new objectives and easier access. Its mechanics were completely revamped, with a new system of Provinces providing ever-shifting frontlines for the different factions to fight over, and massive Fortress Sieges erupting across the continent.

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Daily Faction Warfare kills have more than tripled since the update launched, showing that this has succeeded in breathing new life into war on the Royal Continent. With so many of you enlisting, flagging up, and traveling to the frontlines to fight for your city’s glory, the year has truly ended on a high as we look ahead to 2026.

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Albion never rests though, and we’re cooking up some big developments for next year – stay tuned for more on those in January. Until then, enjoy the winter festivities, and we’ll see you in 2026!

Behind the Banner is a series that shines a light on Albion's many diverse guilds, from fierce PvP warbands to tight-knit social communities. Each episode delves into the identity, playstyle, and goals of a different guild, offering a glimpse into what life is really like behind the banner.

• Guild Name: Evil Kool Aid
• Alliance: CHEF
• Guild Leader:  RipleySullivan, Iamsorpoorhelp
• Date Founded: April 2022
• Size: 80 members
• Primary Language: English / Chinese
• Server: Albion Americas
• Discord: discord.com/invite/koolaidao

Tell us about your guild.

Kool Aid started as a 10-man Outpost group living out of the portal zone. We set goals, recruited, fought, and VoD-reviewed season after season until we became a feared name in ZvZ, as well as one of the best small-to-medium-scale zergs in the game. As we improved, our sights kept rising. First, the goal was to become a Gold guild. Then, a Crystal guild. Then, a Top 10 Crystal guild. Eventually, we competed for and secured first place in Season 27.



Today, Kool Aid has returned to its roots as the best small-to-medium-scale zerg in the Outlands. Any doubters are welcome to come fight us on even numbers. We roam the Outlands with no fear, knowing that everyone else fears us.

Why did you choose this name? Is there a story or meaning behind it?

Because we was Kool Aid. Now we is evil.

What sort of activities do you focus on?

We do ZvZ of all sizes: small, medium, and large. We are primarily a PvP-focused guild.

What sort of members are you looking for?

We’re looking for players with 1 billion Kill Fame, 50,000 kills, and a minimum net worth of 1 billion Silver. Above all, we’re interested in players who want to compete at the highest level of PvP, aren’t afraid to take very outnumbered fights, and are always willing to absolutely send it.

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Where is your guild primarily located?

We’re currently set up in Razorrock Verge. It’s a strong zone in Martlock, with the most Castles in the region. That said, we usually move every season to keep things fresh.

Do you have any rivalries or ongoing quarrels with other guilds?

No. We don’t have any particular rivalries. We will always fight, but there’s no one we consider real competition.

What are some of your most memorable battles or activities?

One of our proudest moments was beating IFures in an open-world fight on their home map: 48% vs 64%. That loss caused them to disband and abandon their push for first place.

What does your guild do for fun?

Our favorite activity is to argue about CTAs. When we’re not doing that, we play League of Legends together at someone’s house.



What is your guild's approach to the game? Do you have any core values or beliefs that guide how you play together?

Our core value is simple: play well or go broke. We’re a full loot-split guild. Regears are just a crutch.

What are your goals for the future?

Our immediate goal is to fight everyone, and pray there’s a war that isn’t completely one-sided.

Anything else to share about your guild?

Three words to live by: “Don’t piss me off.”

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The Advent season may be over, but there is still one last gift waiting under the tree. A final Festive Fame Rush arrives as a farewell surprise, offering a weekend of boosted progress to close out the season on a high note.

Fame Rush times:

• Albion Asia: December 25, 23 UTC – December 28, 23 UTC
• Albion Americas & Europe: December 26, 10 UTC – December 29, 10 UTC

Note: This boost does not apply to PvP kills, Tomes of Insight, or challenge progression.

But the winter chaos is not done just yet. Uncle Frost is still roaming the dungeons, making this final Fame Rush the perfect excuse to head back inside, chase festive loot, and stack extra Fame along the way.

Thank you for spending the festivities with us, and from all of us in Albion, we wish you a happy New Year and a strong start to your next adventure!