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[h3]Mufanza[/h3]

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Mufanzor
• Main Focus: Solo PvP

What is the main content you create on Twitch/YouTube?

I believe that in Albion you truly are what you wear. Since I'm a silly goose, I like to wear weird, off-meta builds and make YouTube commentaries of myself doing solo PvP with them.

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How and when did you get into creating Albion Online content?

I was trying to get better at PvP, so I kept recording my fights to review them later. Eventually, I had built up a solid collection of clips. At the same time, I realized Albion was missing certain kinds of content, especially tutorials for PvP beginners and guides on less-popular weapons. I love the game and wanted to contribute to its growth, so I figured I might as well fill that space until someone better comes along. With that goal in mind, I used my collection of fights to create my first guide.

Do you have a favorite video of yours that you think everyone should have seen? Let us know why it's special!

There’s nothing particularly special about the video itself, but a very talented friend helped me create an intro jingle for it, and I think more people should hear her amazing voice! (Shout-out to anyone who catches the reference to the 2002 cult classic!)

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Do you have any new content in the making that you would like to tease?

I’ve always dreamed of documenting Albion’s political landscape. Behind the scenes, there’s a Game-of-Thrones-style drama constantly unfolding between the biggest guilds – territory wars, shifting alliances, betrayals, even spies infiltrating enemy ranks. It’s a side of the game that many players never get to see, and I want to bring that hidden world into the spotlight.

What advice would you give other players who are considering becoming Albion Online content creators?

Go for it! Before I started, I worried that maybe I shouldn’t be making YouTube content, as my gameplay isn’t the best, my voice isn’t very clear, my English pronunciation is rough, and I have a strong accent. All of those things are true, but the responses under my videos have been nothing but positive and genuinely heartwarming to read. In the end, no one complains about the things I was insecure about, and if they do, it’s always in a lighthearted way.

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Internal rifts, shifting alliances, and full-blown rebellion have shaken Season 27 from its very beginning. Across the Outlands power has changed hands, with unexpected victors rising, old empires crumbling, and scores still left to settle. And with the dynamics of Season 28 already taking shape behind the scenes, this final Invasion Day will reveal where power lies… and who’s getting ready to take it.

Let’s take a look at how things currently stand:

• Albion Europe: As Season 27 comes to a close, Statement has more than lived up to their name. With more than double the points of their nearest rival, they’ve secured the crown in dominant fashion. While Albion Europe had a relatively quiet season compared to the chaos elsewhere, though, that may soon change. New coalitions are forming, conflicts are erupting across the Outlands, and this Invasion Day may mark the beginning of an all-out war in Season 28.
• Albion Americas: With IFures dethroned at the start of the season and their former leader Daliuess removed from power, Kool Aid reigned supreme. What followed was a surprisingly calm aftermath as guilds settled into their new homes in the inner ring. But peace never lasts long in Albion, and this Invasion Day may mark the end of the truce. With Season 28 on the horizon, old rivalries and unfinished business are sure to resurface. What comes next is anyone’s guess.
• Albion Asia: What began as a razor-thin rivalry between CCTV and All Rise quickly escalated into the most expensive war Albion Asia has ever seen, with a single territory fight generating over 1.7 billion Kill Fame in just one hour. As both sides pulled in allies, All Rise played their trump card by bringing in Peony Flower and their renowned leader, known for orchestrating top-tier coalition pushes. The added pressure proved too much for CCTV, who ultimately conceded, allowing All Rise to surge ahead.

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[h3]Watch the Battles Live on AlbionTV[/h3]
As always, the AlbionTV crew will be live capturing every zone flip, last-ditch push, and high-stakes siege as they happen. Don't miss a moment of the action at twitch.tv/albiononline, where you'll find commentary on all the drama:

• Albion Asia: June 14, 14:00 UTC
• Albion Europe: June 14, 18:00 UTC
• Albion Americas: June 15, 01:00 UTC

This Invasion Day may end the season, but not the wars. A new campaign is just around the corner, so keep your eyes peeled for what’s next. See you on the battlefield!

The Abyssal Depths update is not far off now, and soon you’ll be able to dive into the Depths yourself, visit the Antiquarian, and earn new Albion Journal rewards. But what if you’re eager to learn more about how these features will work and the overall vision for the update?

Well, luckily for you there’s an AMA coming up! On June 12 at 17:00 UTC, the official Albion Online subreddit will play host to the devs, who’ll be responding to your questions directly. To take part, simply visit r/albiononline on June 12, when you’ll be able to leave your questions in the official AMA thread.

This AMA is the first action in our new Albion Unlocked initiative, where we look to offer new ways for you to get your questions and feedback heard directly. Stay tuned for more news on upcoming events, and see you on June 12!

The Abyssal Depths are calling… On June 30, Albion’s next major content update arrives, offering new paths into Albion’s deepest reaches. The Depths provide a thrilling new PvP experience for new and veteran players alike. The Antiquarian’s Den acts as a route into an array of hell-themed content, with new rewards for those who fully explore this. A reworked new player experience presents structured guidance to Albion’s gameplay. And a new Albion Journal category and Crystal Weapons offer coveted rewards to experienced players. With all this and more, dare you look into Albion’s Abyssal Depths?



[h3]Enter the Depths[/h3]
The Depths are an all-new type of instanced PvP, located in Albion’s ancient underground aqueducts. Players are trapped inside a collapsing dungeon for a limited time, and must battle fierce mobs – and each other – to earn loot and buffs. Once the exits open, players can decide whether to make their escape or venture deeper for greater rewards. And if killed in combat, fallen fighters can be revived by their allies with their equipped gear intact, allowing them to return to the fray with a vengeance. The Depths provide players with an ideal gateway into Albion’s competitive PvP, offering meaningful, adrenaline-fueled combat without the danger of gear loss.



[h3]Diabolical Dens[/h3]
The Depths can be accessed from the Antiquarian’s Den, a new subterranean staging ground for all of Albion’s most infernal content. Each city on the Royal Continent contains an Antiquarian’s Den entrance, from which players can dive into the Depths, Corrupted Dungeons, and Hellgates. These lairs serve as a place to gear up and meet others who wish to test themselves in these areas, making matchmaking faster and fairer. And within these dens you can also meet the Antiquarian itself – a sinister, mysterious merchant offering hellish rewards to those who’ve proven themselves in Albion’s underworld, including new spider mounts for you to raise and ride into combat.



[h3]Further Improvements[/h3]
Abyssal Depths reworks Albion’s new player experience, providing a smoother and more structured entry to the game while introducing players to the breadth of content they can enjoy. A dedicated Albion Journal category offers concrete goals for the initial stages of the game, with rewards for every milestone reached, and there’s also a new Character Progression category based on Destiny Board progress. The final two Crystal Weapons, for the Shapeshifter Staff and Hammer, are coming for successful Guild Season players. And there are further quality-of-life improvements across the board, such as a new combined tracker in the HUD and a reworked Marketplace categorization system.

For more info, watch our introductory Dev Talk and our deep dive into the Depths, and check out the official update page here:

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Albion’s next major content update, Abyssal Depths, launches June 30, bringing a renewed focus on instanced PvP, along with updates to the new player experience and further quality-of-life improvements. Following our introduction to the update, it’s time to dive into the fire with an, ahem, in-depth look at a brand-new type of dungeon, along with a new staging ground for all of Albion’s most hellish content. Join Game Director Moritz Bokelmann and Co-Creative Director Michael Schwahn to get a taste of what’s on the way.

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[h3]The Depths[/h3]
The Depths are a brand-new type of instanced PvP dungeon.

• Aimed at groups of 2-3 players, though daring solo players can join
• Once inside, all players are trapped for a limited, but undisclosed, period
• There are three different levels within, with greater dangers and greater rewards as you go deeper
• After a time, exits open
  • At this point you can decide whether to leave with your loot, or venture further in

What’s within the Depths?

• Inside, you’ll encounter mobs, loot, and other groups of players
• Early areas focus on clearing rooms of mobs
  • When a room is cleared, you are rewarded with loot or buffs that persist throughout the dungeon
• Along the way, you can collect different types of Souls
  • Hostile Souls from fallen enemies
  • Neutral Souls from mobs or players who forfeited the dungeon
  • Friendly Souls from your fallen allies
• Souls can be transported to Altars within the Depths
  • Hostile and Neutral Souls can be taken to the Altar of Greed for loot
  • Friendly Souls can be taken to the Altar of Awakening to revive your allies
• The third and final level contains a Treasure Vault:
  • To access this, players must collect keys throughout the level
  • Delivering these to the Treasure Vault will unlock its riches
  • Other groups will also be fighting for this reward

The Depths introduce a new ruleset: Orange PvP.

• Orange PvP is a bridge between knockdown and full-loot PvP
• On death, players
  • Retain their equipped gear
  • Lose their inventory items
• Orange PvP areas have an Item Power soft-cap

The Depths offer players a balance between accessibility and risk. Players can test their PvP skills and strategies in a competitive and rewarding environment, without the tough consequences of full-loot combat.

[h3]The Antiquarian’s Den[/h3]
The Antiquarian’s Den is a new hub for Albion’s hell-themed content.

• This can be accessed directly from any Royal City and Caerleon
• It offers access to Hellgates, Corrupted Dungeons, and the Depths
• Players can gather and find teams in these Dens
• It contains a local bank connected to each city

Within this Den, you’ll find a new NPC: the Antiquarian. The Antiquarian offers hell-themed rewards, such as:

• An Avatar and Avatar Ring
• Demon Cape Crests
• Two spider mount babies, the Tier 5 Hellspinner and Tier 8 Soulspinner
  • These can be raised on your island, and the Soulspinner has a unique new spell

Purchasing these rewards requires sufficient Antiquarian Standing.

• This is a new PvP progression system
• Antiquarian Standing can be increased by:
  • Completing Hellgates
  • Completing Corrupted Dungeons
  • Offering enemies’ Souls at Altars within the Depths

Antiquarian Standing rewards long-term engagement with this content, and offers instanced PvP players a new way to engage with Albion’s economy.

[h3]Hellgate and Corrupted Dungeon Changes[/h3]
The Abyssal Depths update also addresses some issues with Hellgates and Corrupted Dungeons.

• Direct entrance from Antiquarian’s Dens make them far more accessible
• This access hub increases the matchmaking pool, creating fairer matchups
• Matchmaking has also been made quicker and more consistent
• Baseline loot has been increased across the board
• Infamy no longer scales loot

We can’t wait to bring you all this in the Abyssal Depths update, and to see how you deal with the challenges, build your strategies, and make this content your own. Stay tuned for our final Dev Talk before the update releases, where we’ll go over the changes coming to the new player experience, along with some of the other features coming on June 30. See you soon!