Albion Online News

A new 20v20 tournament with high-octane action and big prizes begins today – the Smallscale Cup!

This massive, er, smallscale tournament starts today, and runs until the finals on February 15 and 16. There are more than 20 teams signed up, and more than 500 million Silver in prize money on offer. In addition, the winners will each receive a full vanity set of their choice, while the runners-up each get a mount skin. With all of this up for grabs, this tournament promises high-stakes, high-intensity fun!

The matches will be streamed live by members of the Albion Online Creators Program – for details on channels and times, join the official Smallscale Cup Discord here: https://discord.gg/5rGgHVGM2x. And for regular highlights and clips, subscribe to the dedicated Smallscale Cup YouTube channel (youtube.com/@SmallscaleCup).

Here’s the tournament schedule:

• Jan 28 - Feb 1: Pool phase
• Feb 3 - Feb 6: 1st knockout round
• Feb 7 - Feb 10: 2nd knockout round
• Feb 11 - Feb 14: 3rd knockout round
• Feb 15 - Feb 16: Finals

Be sure to tune in to see these dramatic fights play out, and good luck to all the teams!

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with us and welcome good fortune and prosperity into your adventures! Until February 10 at 10 UTC, you can get the brand-new Jade Guardian Swiftclaw skin in our Lunar New Year Bundle.

This exclusive bundle includes:

• Jade Guardian Mount Skin: Transform your Swiftclaw into a majestic guardian lion
• 3,888 Gold: A fortuitous amount symbolizing prosperity and wealth

This offer is available on all platforms, but you can get the best price when you get it from the Albion Online Web Shop or native client.

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The Jade Guardian is more than just a mount skin – it’s a symbol of protection and prosperity. Its design, inspired by the revered guardian lions, embodies the Lunar New Year’s spirit of renewal, luck, and fortune. And with 3,888 Gold, you’re starting the year with a lucky number and enough riches to unlock Premium, trade for Silver, or to buy more skins for your collection.

Don’t let this chance pass – this unique skin is only available until February 10.

May your year be filled with the brilliance of jade and the wealth of gold!

As Season 25 reaches its climax, this weekend brings its final Invasion Day! Across all three servers, guilds are preparing for their final push, hoping to make a charge up the Season Rankings.

Here’s how things stand currently:

• Albion Europe: With the season coming to a head, will Take Care take all? With them currently in first place with 820,000 points, and their fellow alliance member, Black Order, second with 469,000 points, the YUH alliance appears well-placed to take the top spots. But that could all change, as the GIRTH alliance members Heralds of Valhalla, (380,000 points) and Contingent (312,000 points) sitting in third and fourth place could look to make some plays on the final Invasion Day to push Black Order out of the top three. And maybe, just maybe, could Take Care lose everything they've worked so hard for this season. But that's a BIG maybe.
• Albion Asia: Upper Class is looking to smash the all-time Season Points record this season and, with 1,300,000 points at the moment, they only need another 100,000 points to take the crown off One Gin, who set the record last season. All eyes are on them, then, as the season comes to a climax. Elsewhere, the HOT alliance is making their presence felt after they moved into the inner-Outlands on the last Invasion Day, taking control of the zones previously belonging to the SQUAD alliance, and they’re now locked a constant battle for control of the area from Razorrock Ravine all the way across to Razorrock Verge, with their coalition member JIN. As the season comes to an end, Season 26 is shaping up to be an absolute blood bath!
• Albion Americas: Speaking of records, PIVAS has eyes on the record books themselves, as they push to take the season crown and set a points record themselves. Although they're a bit behind Upper Class’ total right now, with 1,110,000 points, they can catapult themselves forward on the final Invasion Day. It seems that other guilds have different ideas, though, as Make Albion Great Again of the CHEF alliance, along with their other coalition members, are launching attacks and raiding PIVAS territories regularly – a constant thorn in the side as the final days draw nearer. Could their attacks end up costing PIVAS the all-time points record?

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[h3]Watch Live on AlbionTV[/h3]
If that’s whetted your appetite, be sure not to miss the action this weekend on AlbionTV (twitch.tv/AlbionOnline)! Join your hosts Robinhoodrs, Shozen, Lewpac, Bogul, and Tazzik at these times:

• Albion Asia: January 25, 14:00 UTC
• Albion Europe: January 25, 18:00 UTC
• Albion Americas: January 26, 01:00 UTC

As the season comes to a climatic end, Season 26 is just around the corner, with a shortened format and some other big changes on the way – read about them here, and get ready for more drama!

A new AlbionTV interview is here! In this video, Sandbox Interactive’s Head of Production Moritz Bokelmann joins Lewpac to discuss his journey as an Albion Online player, his role as producer, and the game’s new development cycle.

(Note: This video is only available in English.)

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In case you missed our other interviews, check them out in our Videos section, and be sure to follow AlbionTV on YouTube (youtube.com/@albiontv) and Twitch (twitch.tv/albiononline) for more content!

With the Rogue Frontier update arriving February 3, the Outlands are poised to be more vibrant than ever. This sets the stage for a faster-paced Guild Season, where every guild member, from fierce warriors to diligent gatherers, has a critical role in the pursuit of glory. Let's dive into some of the changes coming with Season 26.

[h3]Guild Season Changes[/h3]
Beginning with Season 26, seasons will be reduced to 59 days, with a faster-paced, more intense dynamic. Major content updates will now arrive every four months instead of three, allowing for two full seasons within the same update cycle.



Territories will reset three times during a season: at the start, in the middle, and on the final weekend. The mid-season Invasion Day introduces the double point-scoring period, meaning this high-stakes phase now covers half the season (previously it was a third). This heightens the need for sharp strategic planning, with greater opportunity for guilds to dramatically change the course of a season. Off-seasons will alternate between twelve and five days.

[h3]Balance Adjustments[/h3]
Several balance adjustments accompany the shorter season:

• Might requirements for Guild Challenges are being reduced
• Territories will generate 50% more Fortification Points each day
• Season Points are being rebalanced:
  • Significant boosts to PvE, Corrupted Dungeons, and gathering, encouraging open-world exploration and enhancing the value of non-PvP contributions
  • Energy Crystals will offer 20% less Season Points, to account for the double scoring phase now covering half the season
  • The overall Season Point output should remain much the same, so Headquarters Hideout requirements are unchanged
• Might, Favor and Loot from Crystal Creatures is being doubled, but they will respawn 50% less frequently​
• Crystal Arena promotion and demotion values are being adjusted for faster rank progression
• Conqueror's Challenge Chest values are being scaled in proportion to the reduced season length

Full details can be found in this Forum post, and the upcoming patchnotes accompanying the launch of Rogue Frontier.

[h3]Smuggler Activities and Challenges[/h3]
The Rogue Frontier update introduces the Smuggler Faction to the Outlands, giving solo players and smaller guilds new opportunities to earn Might and Favor by freeing captured smugglers and recovering crates from ambushed wagons.



These activities contribute to a new Guild Challenge category, offering fresh opportunities for guild members to support their teams.

[h3]Get Ready for the Action[/h3]
Guild Seasons lie at the heart of Albion's competitive scene, where guilds vie for territories, Season Points, and top rankings. Participating allows you to contribute to your guild’s success through diverse activities – even if PvP isn’t your focus, there are plenty of ways to help secure rewards and climb the ranks. Ready to get started? Use the Guild Finder to connect with a guild and embark on your journey to guild glory.

These changes promise a faster, action-packed season, keeping the competition intense and every moment engaging. Good luck, and may your efforts lead your guild to glory. See you on the battlefield!