Albion Online News

In case you missed our live Q&A last week, don’t fret, as the full video is available in all its glory. Watch below as Game Director Moritz Bokelmann and Co-Creative Director Michael Schwahn sat down with AlbionTV to discuss some of the upcoming milestones on Albion’s Roadmap, and more besides.

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To jump to a specific topic, click the links below:

• Visual overhaul
• Performance improvements
• Realm Divided Part II
• Dragons
• Keeper event
• Xbox release
• Armory

If you haven’t yet seen our Dev Talk about the Spring and Summer 2026 Roadmap, check it out here and leave your questions in the comments below. We’ll be answering some of them in a new video coming up soon, so stay tuned!

The battlefield lies in ruins, broken armor scattered across the ground. But one warrior’s trash is another madman’s treasure. Clad in scavenged scraps and shaped by ill intent, the Heretic Warsteed was built to embody the terror left behind when the fighting ends. It may just be a pony, but size is clearly not the point. This month, inviting just one friend is all it takes to unlock this unsettling skin for your Armored Horse.

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Keep inviting friends as the wreckage of battle piles up to claim even more rewards:

• Refer 1 Friend: Heretic Warsteed mount skin
• 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)

Invite a friend before the month ends, claim the Heretic Warsteed, and make sure the next battlefield leaves plenty of wreckage behind.

The Carnival Challenge has arrived in Albion, bringing noise, color, and just the right amount of chaos. And there’s no better symbol of that wild energy than the Terrorbird, a mount that fits right in with the frenzy. As the festivities unfold, this month’s Adventurer’s Challenge invites you to join the celebration, earn Challenge Points through your everyday exploits, and work toward the Terrorbird mount and other festive prizes. Make the most of Albion’s Carnival until you can’t dance anymore!

[h3]Join the Carnival[/h3] SADDLED TERRORBIRD: This month's Challenge brings back the charming, lightning-fast Saddled Terrorbird, a speedy mount that will carry you quickly across the lands of Albion. With an above-average base move speed and an additional invincibility/speed burst spell, it's the perfect ride for those who need to cover some ground quickly and safely.

AVATAR RING: Along with the Saddled Terrorbird, you'll unlock the Carnival Challenge Avatar Ring when you reach this month's Challenge Point goal. Give your avatar a colorful, festive look all year round! This non-tradable item permanently unlocks this avatar border for one character, or can be traded for one Adventurer's Token at the Vanity Merchant.

SEASONAL SPECIALS: Unlock weekly Carnival Challenge chests to get valuable rewards like Adventurer's Tomes, resources, and silver bags, along with a chance at carnival-themed Wardrobe Skins. You can also get three furniture items: the Carnival Firework, Carnival Arch, and Carnival Costume Cart.

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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!

Season 31 is beginning, and you can ride into it on the back of Amberpaw, a sleek, ginger feline equipped for the battles ahead. Until February 16, new Season and Conqueror’s Bundles are available from the Albion Online Web Shop and ingame store – featuring this exclusive Swiftclaw skin along with Premium, Gold, and Learning Points.

• Season Bundle ($59.95): 60 days Premium, 2000 Gold, 1500 Learning Points, Amberpaw mount skin
• Conqueror’s Bundle ($99.95): 60 days Premium, 9500 Gold, 3000 Learning Points, Amberpaw mount skin

Prices may vary by platform and region.

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Each bundle contains enough Premium to carry you through the entire season, with Gold and Learning Points to ensure you never fall behind. And if you want to upgrade a Season Bundle to a Conqueror’s Bundle, you can do so at any time before February 16 by just paying the difference.

Pick yours up now and be the top cat this Guild Season!

The battle for Albion’s Outlands never ceases, and on Saturday, 31 January, the war continues as the curtain is raised on Season 31! As we speak, guilds large and small are readying their weapons and stockpiling Silver as they prepare to clash for valuable rewards and a place in Albion’s chronicles. Get ready for the next chapter.

Start times by server:

• Albion Asia: January 31, 00:00 UTC
• Albion Americas and Albion Europe: January 31, 11:00 UTC

For full season schedules, see this forum post.

[h3]Season Changes[/h3]
This season brings changes to the way Stored Energy is paid out. Rather than happening in full on the final Invasion Day of the season, it is now also paid out on the mid-season Invasion Day. The first guild to conquer a territory after Invasion Day begins will be the recipients of this batch of Season Points.



In addition, changes have been made to Might requirements across a number of challenges: Hellgates, Corrupted Dungeons, the Depths, Hideout Power Cores, Smugglers, and Castles and Castle Outposts. The 2v2 and 5v5 Hellgate categories have also been merged into a single Hellgates challenge.

[h3]Watch the Season Start on AlbionTV[/h3]
As always, you can catch all the action this Invasion Day live on twitch.com/albiononline. Tune in to watch guilds rushing into the Outlands and clashing over territories in huge, fierce battles. Broadcast times:

• Albion Asia: January 31, 14:00 UTC
• Albion Europe: January 31, 18:00 UTC
• Albion Americas: February 1, 01:00 UTC

[h3]Ready to Join the Fight?[/h3]
Guild Seasons are open to players of all types – PvP veterans, gatherers, strategists, and support players alike. From leading the charge to contributing from the backline, every action matters. Use the Guild Finder to connect with allies, and check out our Guild Season Guide to learn how to make your contribution count.



And don’t forget: if you want to stay on top of all the action, AlbionTV has you covered. Subscribe now and follow the biggest battles, boldest plays, and most unexpected betrayals as they happen.

No matter if your guild is a seasoned contender or a new force ready to make an impact, now's your chance to join the fray and dominate the leaderboards. See you on the battlefield!