Albion Online News

Albion’s most recent content update, Rogue Frontier, introduced a brand-new faction to the game: the Smugglers. This brought a variety of new gameplay options to the open world – from Smuggler’s Dens which can act as your base in the Outlands, to the new trading opportunities of the Smuggler’s Network, and new activities and rewards which you can enjoy.

To help familiarize you with this content, we’ve written up a brand-new guide, which gives you an overview of these new features, and provides some handy tips on how you can take advantage of them. So if you’re looking to get active in Albion’s shadiest corners, jump right in!

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Season 26 has been a whirlwind so far, with the new 59-day format keeping the action fast and relentless. With only two months to claim their spot at the top, guilds have had to push harder than ever, and this weekend, as we reach the midseason Invasion Day, the stakes are about to rise even higher.

Before the battles begin, let’s take a look at how the rankings are shaping up so far:

• Albion Europe: The race for top spot on the European server started off fiercely contested, with both Road Block and Woof Woof declaring their intent to claim the crown. And, oh boy, did the action deliver! Massive battles erupted over Vortices, Castles, and Territories as both guilds deployed their full forces in an all-out war. For the first month, the contest was neck-and-neck. However, the race took a dramatic turn when Road Block announced their withdrawal, allowing Woof Woof to surge ahead. Now, with an 80,000-point lead, they stand uncontested at the top – unless another guild steps up to challenge them in the final stretch...
• Albion Asia: Peony Flower has once again asserted dominance on the Asia server, leading with 384,000 Season Points, followed closely by their ally fumass with 305,000. While the top spot seems secured, the Outlands remain an intense battleground as multiple alliances clash in an ongoing coalition war spanning several timers. Could this internal strife lead to Peony Flower’s downfall, or will they solidify their rule once again? With a month left, anything is possible.
• Albion Americas: IFures entered Season 26 determined to claim their third gem, a feat they were denied in Season 24 when D R U Y D S betrayed them at the last moment to steal victory. Now, IFures sit atop the rankings with 386,000 Season Points, while Outlimits trail in second place with 286,000. Unlike previous seasons, diplomacy has taken precedence over war, and the usual large-scale conflicts have quieted down. But with 30 days remaining, will peace hold, or is another last-minute betrayal on the horizon? We’ll be watching closely.

[h3]Watch the Battles Play Out Live[/h3]
The new shortened season format means every moment counts, and this weekend’s Invasion Day kicks off the critical double-scoring phase. During Invasion Day, all territories reset as invaders sweep the Outlands, giving guilds a fresh chance to claim key locations and position themselves for the final push.

Don’t miss the action – tune in to AlbionTV (twitch.com/albiononline) for full coverage:

• Albion Asia: March 8, 14:00 UTC
• Albion Europe: March 8, 18:00 UTC
• Albion Americas: March 9, 01:00 UTC

With the shorter season structure, every moment is packed with high-stakes action, and the final push for victory is closer than ever. Follow along as the drama unfolds – because in Season 26, there’s no time to fall behind.

Ol’ Betsy is back to bring a taste of the simple life – fresh air, green pastures, and a whole lot of country charm! This beloved bovine skin turns your Transport Ox into Albion’s most legen-dairy cow, complete with a jingling bell and a gentle disposition. Refer a single friend to claim Ol’ Betsy and let this trusty cow get to work for all your characters on that server.

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And remember – the more friends you bring, the more rewards you’ll milk from this event! Invite more friends and you can earn additional rewards of Gold and Fame:

• Refer 1 Friend: Ol’ Betsy 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, unlocking your rewards

This Referral Season ends on March 31 at 23꞉59꞉59 UTC. So get your herd together before it ends!

The Keeper Challenge has begun, and deep in Albion’s wilds, the mighty Grizzly Bear awakens from its long winter slumber. A symbol of raw strength and primal wisdom, this formidable beast stands unshaken in battle, its mere presence enough to make foes falter. Honor the Keepers' bond with nature, earn Challenge Points, and claim this guardian of the forest before it retreats into hibernation once more!

[h3]Timeless Treasures are Yours to Claim[/h3] GRIZZLY BEAR: This month's Challenge brings back the popular Grizzly Bear, a huge, intimidating mount with an arsenal of powerful spells. In addition to its Intimidating Aura toggle spell, it also gains a temporary speed boost when attacked, giving its rider an edge when enemies are in pursuit.

AVATAR RING: Reach your goals to unlock the Keeper Challenge avatar ring, which gives your chosen avatar the stone-and-leather look of Albion's true guardians. 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: All month, reach weekly goals to unlock Keeper Challenge chests. In addition to valuable rewards like Adventurer's Tomes, Silver bags, and rare resources, this month's chests contain various Keeper-themed furniture and capes.

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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!

The Rogue Frontier update launched in early February, and it’s made Albion’s open world busier than ever, with players diving into Smuggler’s Dens and planting their Kill Trophies all over the world. In this new Dev Talk, Head of Production Moritz Bokelmann looks at the impact of that update and offers a taste of what we’re cooking up for you next.

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[h3]Rogue Frontier[/h3]
The Rogue Frontier update has so far been a success, and activity levels are looking good.

• The Bank Overview, Personal Island Chests, and Kill Trophies have all been very popular
• Smuggler’s Dens and Smuggler’s Activities have made the Outlands more lively than ever
• Solo players and all sizes of groups are thriving in the open world

[h3]Albion’s Next Update[/h3]
Work is underway on the next major game update, which will focus on instanced PvP and the new player experience.

Instanced PvP Content

• The next update will address community concerns with Corrupted Dungeons and Hellgates
  • Additionally, these will be made directly accessible from major cities
• A new PvP dungeon aimed at 2-3 player groups will be introduced
  • This is inspired by Knightfall Abbey, but with fewer exits, deeper levels, and greater consequences
  • Players can weigh up whether to escape with their loot, or dive deeper for more rewards

Early Game Improvements

• The next update also aims to help new players once they’ve finished the tutorial
• A new, dedicated Albion Journal category will offer structured milestones
  • These start simple, and gradually encourage self-sufficiency
• There will be additional improvements aimed to help early-to-mid level players

The new update will also, of course, bring additional quality-of-life and gameplay improvements, and a new batch of Crystal Weapons.



[h3]Looking Further Ahead[/h3]
Beyond the next update, we want to continue improving Royal Continent gameplay for early-to-mid level players. One particular area of focus will be Faction Warfare. Faction Warfare is an important and popular feature, but several issues need to be addressed, for instance:

• High repair costs
• Difficulty finding consistent action
• Lack of variety in objectives

We’re currently working on addressing these problems, as well as finding ways to make Faction Warfare activities more rewarding and engaging for everyone.



We’ll also have had a few Guild Seasons with the new, shorter format by then, and we’ll want to take another look at them – in particular to make them more attractive to mid-range guilds, while offering new goals for high-level guilds. We’re eager to hear your suggestions for improvements here and for other parts of the game, so if you have any ideas, let us know by commenting on the video above!