Albion Online News

2021 has seen Albion's population grow bigger than ever before, with Daily Average User counts increasing even beyond the previous records set in 2020. In February, the game reached a new peak of 135,000 daily active players, which was immediately surpassed with the launch of the Call to Arms update in March. With its complete rework of Faction Warfare, revamped Hellgates, Loadouts, and much more, Call to Arms pushed Albion's daily average population to over 140,000 and also saw some of the game's highest-ever numbers on Twitch and Youtube.

Peak player numbers on Steam also increased by over 200% since January of last year, reaching a peak of nearly 13,000 simultaneous Steam players in addition to the majority playing via native platforms.


[h3]Albion's Mobile Launch: Shattering Previous Records[/h3]
On June 9, 2021, Albion's mobile version went live worldwide on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. The launch was the result of years of development and optimizations, and finally fulfilled the goal – set out in the game's very earliest stages of development – of offering a truly cross-platform sandbox MMORPG experience. After the game went live on the App and Play Stores, new and returning players flooded into the game, setting a staggering new record: 270,000 daily active players, nearly twice the previous peak.

The mobile launch brought an exclusive reward, consisting of the brand-new Chimera Riding Horse Skin and 100,000 Fame, given to all players who log into the game on both desktop and mobile. Along with this reward, the celebration of Albion's status as a truly cross-platform experience was rounded out with the launch of a new live-action trailer. (You can read more about the launch rewards and watch the trailer here.)


[h3]What's Next?[/h3]
As mentioned in our last update, we're already hard at work on our next major content update later this year, which will focus on improving and deepening Albion's open world. You can look forward to a Roadmap Update from our Game Director soon, which will cover our plans for the coming months and give a preview of some of the specific features currently in the works.

To veteran and returning players, thanks for being part of the world of Albion and making it what it is today. And to new players, we would like to extend a warm welcome to the Albion community!

The wait is almost over: the Season 12 Crystal League Championship is this weekend! Starting Saturday at 17:00 UTC, tune in to AlbionTV to watch all the action live. Winners will receive huge Gold rewards and rare mounts, with the first-place team walking away with the ultra-rare Saber Tiger Rex Swiftclaw Skin.

Join hosts Shozen, Lewpac, and Tazzik as they bring you live coverage and commentary on these high-action fights. Here's the weekend's schedule:

• Saturday, June 12: 17:00 - 20:30 UTC
• Sunday, June 13: 17:00 - 22:15 UTC

Check out detailed brackets below (click to expand):





(Note: the above end times are approximate, depending on how long matches run.)

For team breakdowns, full rules, and the final schedule, keep an eye on this forum post.

After years of anticipation, the day is finally here: Albion Online is now available worldwide on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store! This momentous occasion has been many years in the making – and to celebrate, we've released a brand-new live-action trailer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MEvv81i3ek
Ready to jump in and play? Here's a rundown of all the important links:

• Albion Online on the Apple App Store
• Albion Online on the Google Play Store
• System Requirements and download links for all platforms
• Frequently Asked Questions about the mobile version

[h3]Claim Your Chimera and 100,000 Fame[/h3]
To celebrate Albion's status as a fully cross-platform MMORPG, starting today you can log into the mobile and desktop version with the same account to unlock an exclusive cross-play reward: the Chimera Riding Horse Skin and 100,000 Fame:

• This reward is available to all players, and does not require pre-registration, Premium, or any other special account status
• To receive the reward, log into the mobile version and the desktop version anytime after the official launch with a single account
• Rewards can be unlocked with any combination of mobile/desktop platforms (iOS + PC, Android + Linux, etc.)
• The Chimera Riding Horse Skin will be automatically unlocked in the Appearance Menu for all characters on the account, and can be used on any Riding Horse base mount
• The non-tradable Tomes of Insight can be claimed by one character on the account via the "Claim Rewards" tab

[h3]A Major Milestone[/h3]
The mobile launch is the last major step in fulfilling the game's original cross-play promise, and brings a new level of accessibility to the game for veteran and starting players alike. With a game as huge and dynamic as Albion Online, development of both the desktop and mobile versions will of course be an ongoing process.

For now, we're incredibly proud of what we've accomplished along with our community, our supporters, and all our past and present team members who made this incredible milestone – for both the game, and the genre as a whole – possible. A heartfelt thank you from the entire Albion Online team!



As always, we look forward to your feedback – once you've had a chance to try out the mobile version, swing by our forums and let us know what you think.

We'll see you ingame soon!

Albion Online's thirteenth Guild Season starts on Saturday, June 19. Guilds that reach a high enough rank during the season can claim fantastic rewards including an avatar, avatar ring, and the powerful new Phalanx Beetle!



The Phalanx Beetle is essentially a walking fortress, specialized in defensive warfare and slowing enemy forces, which can rain arrows and spears on the battlefield from behind its shielded carapace. This mount will be awarded to guilds who reach Silver Rank or higher during Season 13, with increasingly higher stats (and increasingly epic appearance) with each successive tier.

The winning guild will receive a statue among the past Guild Season winners in Conquerors' Hall and members of the top three guilds will receive their own placeable Winner Statue. Qualifying guilds will also receive other goodies like an avatar and avatar ring, a Fame Bonus, and more (click on images to enlarge):
[h3]Bracket Rewards[/h3]

[h3]Additional Top 5 Rewards[/h3]

[h3]Season 13 Changes[/h3]
Season 13 doubles Fame earned for killing Siphoning Mages and open-world mobs, and introduces two new open-world enemies: the Treasure Drone and the Crystal Spider. Gathering has been boosted with increased resource enchantment rates, and the loot of Castle Outpost chests has been doubled. Further adjustments have been made to Disarray, Castle layouts, and the 20v20 Crystal League to keep seasonal guild warfare competitive and fair.



For the full list of changes, see this forum post. Click here for the complete season schedule.

The Season 12 Crystal League Championship takes place June 12-13, with Albion's top Crystal League players facing off for tremendous prizes including the ultra-rare Saber Tiger Rex Swiftclaw Skin. This time around, the tournament will be open to the top 8 Crystal League teams of the season, based on the following:

• Number of Level 9 wins
• Number of Level 8 wins
• Number of Level 7 wins
• ...and so on

Additional rules:

• Participants must use the same team and characters that qualified during the season, and one player cannot qualify with multiple teams
• Each team can allocate one substitute
• For full rules, signup info, and the final schedule, see this forum post

[h3]Watch the Action Live on AlbionTV[/h3]
As always, you can watch the action all weekend long on AlbionTV, the official Albion Online Twitch Channel. Join hosts Shozen, Lewpac, and Tazzik as they bring you live coverage and commentary on these high-action fights. The reigning champions will be crowned and receive their prizes at a ceremony after the final match on Sunday.

Get ready for Albion's next high-stakes tournament, and keep an eye on our forum for updates! In the meantime, check out this highlight from last season:

https://www.youtube.com/embed/nohOEgSS-t8?rel=0