Albion Online News

Albion Online’s next content update, Realm Divided, is coming soon. Scheduled for November 24, this update focuses on revamping Faction Warfare, making it an active, ever-shifting campaign where every player can make a difference. From mighty Faction Fortresses to a new system of Provinces, Realm Divided is set to usher in a new era of conflict across Albion’s Royal Continent.



The territorial mechanics of Faction Warfare are being reworked with a brand-new system of Provinces. These provide focal points for faction activities, making it easier to find battles and objectives on the Royal Continent. Players earn war supplies for their side by participating in faction activities within the Provinces, driving their cause forward. This culminates in a dramatic battle for a Faction Fortress, with the attacking side attempting to besiege and capture the Fortress. The success or failure of this attack determines the shape of the broader war across the Provinces, with every player having a part to play.



Faction Transports are rolling onto the scene, making it easier for players to reach the frontlines of faction conflict and throw their weight into the battle. And there are new objectives within active regions, too. Faction Camps, overrun by bandits, offer rewards to those who can fight off the competition and claim them for their faction, while Faction Chests provide spontaneous opportunities for faction-flagged players. Meanwhile, brand-new vanity rewards can be earned to show off your prowess in fighting for your faction’s cause across Albion’s battlefields.

If you want to experience these features first-hand before the update launches, and have the chance to earn rewards at the same time, join our public playtest! Get the info here, and help shape this new era in Albion’s fierce faction conflict.

A new Dev Talk is here! In this video, Game Director Moritz Bokelmann takes a first look at Albion’s next major update, Realm Divided, scheduled for November 24. This update focuses on revamping the game’s Faction Warfare systems, making it an active, strategic, and ever-evolving source of Royal Continent PvP.

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[h3]Goals[/h3]
Faction Warfare has long been a core element of gameplay on the Royal Continent, and offers many players their first taste of open-world combat and group PvP. However, in some ways it’s struggled to fulfil its potential, with fights too scattered and infrequent, and travel times too long.

The next update aims to improve the Faction Warfare experience in several key ways:

• Make it an active, ongoing conflict
• Tie together Albion’s economy, travel, strategy, and combat
• Bridge casual and large-scale PvP
• Allow players of all levels to have an impact

[h3]Provinces[/h3]
Realm Divided reworks Faction Warfare’s territorial mechanics into a new system: Provinces.

• Provinces are made up of several different regions on the Royal Continent
• These create clear frontiers between factions, reorganizing the old frontline system
• A system of rotating territorial wars leads to connected, meaningful battles
• Players are drawn into large-scale conflict, with consequences for the wider campaign

[h3]Faction Fortresses[/h3]
Within each Province stands a Faction Fortress, which provides control over the area.

• These bring Fortification gameplay to the Royal Continent
• Players of all levels can now participate in large-scale sieges
• Capturing or defending a Fortress can push the frontier forward, or help repel the enemy
• Each Fortress fight carries weight, influencing the momentum of the broader war

We’re excited for you all to experience the new era of Faction Warfare first-hand, and on October 17 we’ll be running a public playtest to get your feedback on these developments. Click here for details, and join in for the chance to earn rewards and help shape the new update – the more the merrier!

Stay tuned for more Dev Talks coming soon, where we'll take a more detailed look at the new Faction Warfare features on the way when Realm Divided launches.

This patch fixes a number of UI and spell bugs.

[h3]Changes[/h3]

• Adjusted Mists instance management

[h3]Fixes[/h3]

UI Fixes

• Fixed issue where “Crafted by” player name in Item Details UI could be cut off in some languages
• Fixed issue where /r or /reply chat commands did not function correctly
• Fixed issue where Friend Requests could not be scrolled in the Social UI
• Fixed issue where stats in the Inventory Details flyout would not update after changing regions
• Fixed issue where the second page of the Arena Stats UI would not display character, guild, or alliance names
• [MOBILE] Fixed issue where Minimap tooltip would display “Safe Region” in lethal regions

Spell Fixes

• Tethershift (Shapeshifter Staffs): Fixed issue where guild, alliance, and party members in cities could be pulled
• Power Geyser (Hammers): Fixed issue where party members could be moved in Caerleon

Albion Online’s next update is coming soon, promising to revamp the game’s Faction Warfare systems. You can get a first-hand look at these changes, win rewards, and help shape the final update by joining our public playtest on Friday, October 17 at 15 UTC!

On that day, two of Albion’s factions will be fighting it out on the Albion Europe staging server, and they need you to join their cause! Big piles of Gold are on offer to the top contributors from each faction, and additional Gold codes will be raffled among participants.

Players can participate alone, or by joining some of our Albion Online Ambassadors on their streams as they lead guilds for honour and the chance to choose which faction will be featured on the update’s official artwork. For full details on how to join, check out this forum post.

Even if you’ve never played Faction Warfare before, get involved – the more the merrier. See you then!

For a limited time, you can enjoy some great deals in the Albion Online Web Shop and ingame store. Until 10 UTC on October 20, the Adventurer Starter Bundles are back, and packs of Gold and Learning Points are available at a big discount.

For only $4.95, the Adventurer Starter Bundles get you:

• Your choice of Knight, Rogue, or Mage Adventurer Vanity Bundle
• 7 Days of Premium total (does not auto-renew)
• 50 Gold

And for only $9.95, you can get:

• 1,700 Gold
• 500 Learning Points

That’s essentially 500 free Learning Points for the price of 1,700 Gold. (This offer can only be redeemed once per account, and the prices above may vary by platform and region.)

These deals are a great way to boost your progress and pick up some of our most beloved vanity bundles. Head over to the Albion Online Web Shop or ingame store now to take advantage while they last!

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