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The Advent season may be over, but there is still one last gift waiting under the tree. A final Festive Fame Rush arrives as a farewell surprise, offering a weekend of boosted progress to close out the season on a high note.

Fame Rush times:

• Albion Asia: December 25, 23 UTC – December 28, 23 UTC
• Albion Americas & Europe: December 26, 10 UTC – December 29, 10 UTC

Note: This boost does not apply to PvP kills, Tomes of Insight, or challenge progression.

But the winter chaos is not done just yet. Uncle Frost is still roaming the dungeons, making this final Fame Rush the perfect excuse to head back inside, chase festive loot, and stack extra Fame along the way.

Thank you for spending the festivities with us, and from all of us in Albion, we wish you a happy New Year and a strong start to your next adventure!

Someone has been causing snowball trouble in the dungeons again. Turns out a certain cold-hearted giant is back at it, scattering winter prizes everywhere he stomps. Uncle Frost has returned to Albion, turning your dungeon runs into a hunt for holiday treasure.

[h3]Find Uncle Frost[/h3]
Uncle Frost can appear in any T4 to T8 Solo and Group Randomized Dungeon. As you explore, keep an eye out for a holiday-themed boss room. Spot the seasonal decorations and you’ve found him. Step inside, take him on, and you’ll get a chance to steal his hat, holiday-themed furniture items, or even the elusive Yule Stag mount skin.



Event schedule:

• Albion Asia: December 18, 23 UTC – January 4, 23 UTC
• Albion Americas & Europe: December 19, 10 UTC – January 5, 10 UTC

There are also free gifts waiting just for showing up. Log in during the event, and check your ingame mail for some fireworks and snowballs to spread winter chaos wherever you roam.

Ready for another round? The festivities are still in full swing, and this weekend brings another gift of Fame to push your year-end progress even further. A 25% Fame bonus will be active all weekend, so you can advance those Destiny Board nodes simply by logging in and playing.

And there is more holiday trouble in the air. Uncle Frost is back and up to his usual mischief, which makes this the perfect time to roam dungeons, chase loot, and stack extra Fame while you’re at it.

Fame Rush times:

• Albion Asia: December 18, 23 UTC – December 21, 23 UTC
• Albion Americas & Europe: December 19, 10 UTC – December 22, 10 UTC

Note: This boost does not apply to PvP kills, Tomes of Insight, or challenge progression.

Another Fame Rush might be on the way, so keep an eye out, and don’t forget to claim your free gifts from the Albion Online Web Shop every day!

CLAIM YOUR GIFT

Season 30 opened with the Outlands already on fire. War rolled straight out of the off-season, guilds were still entrenched in last season’s grudges, and the first Invasion Day hit while alliances were already locked in full-scale conflict. This weekend’s Invasion Day marks the start of double scoring, and with thirty days left to shape the ladders, every territory fight can trigger a dramatic shift.

Here’s how each server stands as we head toward the mid-season Invasion Day:

• Albion Asia: The season opened with no pause between conflicts, as a major off-season war carried straight into the first Invasion Day. GRB, MMT and SEMEN formed an anti-coalition force to challenge the long-dominant 67, KK, HOT, FCKU and ZHE coalition. Outnumbered nearly two to one, the rebels' early advances stalled as the coalition responded with disciplined force. Key MMT Hideouts fell within days, and the anti-coalition’s campaign soon collapsed, leaving the reigning guilds firmly in control. But as the dust from the valiant anti-coalition effort settled, the community received difficult news. Tofuu, leader of Cut Throat, announced that the guild would be closing after nearly 1,000 days on Albion Asia. Cut Throat has been part of the server’s identity from the very beginning, but with new real-life commitments and his recent marriage, Tofuu made the decision to step away. We offer our congratulations and wish him all the best with what comes next in life!
• Albion Europe: Season 30 began exactly where Season 29 ended, with war erupting across the Outlands and the battle for the inner ring already underway. YUHH declared their intent to evict WALKR, while Contingent announced a serious push for first place, prompting their rivals to mobilize and deny them a first season victory. What followed was an all-out war on a scale Albion has never seen! More than 1,300 players are clashing across multiple territory timers every day, with the 18 and 20 UTC windows seeing staggering casualties: often 500 to 800 deaths per side. As we reach the midpoint, the conflict remains a stalemate. Territory lines have barely shifted, and only one Hideout, KFC of the WALKR alliance, has been removed so far. With no clear front-runner, this war could continue for the full 60 days as both sides fight for control of the inner ring and the Season 30 crown.
• Albion Americas: The server opened its season with a bold declaration from PIVAS. They are aiming for a third season victory and have surged onto the leaderboards with more than 300,000 Season Points as we reach the halfway mark. Their rise follows one of the most exhausting coalition wars the server has ever seen. After months of conflict, the BOBER coalition has stepped back, and the long-standing powerhouse IFures has closed its doors as Daliuess leaves the battlefield. With these departures, the political landscape has shifted dramatically. But peace did not last. A new war erupted as the COOK alliance began striking hard against HOGS. Territory battles and hideout destruction campaigns have reignited server-wide conflict. With thirty days left and double scoring about to amplify every victory, the ladder is far from settled.

[h3]Watch the Carnage Live on AlbionTV[/h3]
The Invasion Day this weekend represents a crucial moment and major turning point for Season 30. Expect territory clashes, desperate defenses, and surprising upsets as guilds fight to secure their place in the rankings. Catch all the action live on twitch.tv/albiononline at the following times:

• Albion Asia: December 20, 14:00 UTC
• Albion Europe: December 20, 18:00 UTC
• Albion Americas: December 21, 01:00 UTC

Don’t miss this pivotal moment as the season shifts. See you on the battlefield!

It’s the last Dev Talk of the year, and it’s time to take a look back at everything (well, a lot of things) that happened in 2025. It’s been another big year, with three major updates and many more patches, so join Game Director Moritz Bokelmann for a festive roundup of the year.

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[h3]Realm Divided[/h3]
Realm Divided launched on November 24, bringing a massive influx of players into Faction Warfare.

• Since launch, there have been over 50 million Faction Warfare kills and knockdowns
• The number of daily Faction Warfare kills has more than tripled
• Half a million Faction Camps have been cleared
• Almost a thousand Faction Fortresses have been besieged

We’re listening to your feedback on the update and will address issues such as Faction balance and the balance between attacking and defending Fortresses in forthcoming patches.

[h3]Rogue Frontier and Abyssal Depths[/h3]
In addition to Realm Divided, 2025 saw the release of two other major updates: Rogue Frontier and Abyssal Depths.

• Rogue Frontier introduced Smuggler’s Dens and the Smuggler’s Network, making the Outlands more accessible to players
  • This has helped spread activity across the map, supporting the long-term health of the open world
• Abyssal Depths brought a new PvP mode to the game, in the form of the Depths
  • This offers high-pressure, extraction-style gameplay with manageable gear costs
  • In addition, the new player experience was improved, making the journey into Albion smoother and more engaging

[h3]Platform Launches[/h3]
This year saw Albion Online released on two new platforms: Epic Games Store and Xbox Game Pass.

• This brought Albion Online to thousands of new players on these platforms
• New players help keep Albion’s economy, guilds and activities fresh and alive
• This sets the game up well going into 2026

[h3]Community Events[/h3]
2025 also saw some major initiatives in community engagement.

• The Crucible event brought thousands of new eyes to Albion Online
  • Over a hundred creators formed guilds to compete for a real-life Galatine Pair
  • Check out a video of these swords being forged here
• The Albion Unlocked initiative fostered communication with the community
  • AMAs, Q&As, livestreams and playtests bought us closer together
  • This helps us both to learn your priorities and communicate our plans

2025 was a year of steady, meaningful growth for Albion Online, with each update moving the game forward and connections between the game and its players solidified. But with 2026 just around the corner, we have some very exciting news on the way. We’ll be revealing more soon, so stay tuned for a big announcement in January!

Until then, enjoy the rest of 2025, and we’ll see you in Albion!