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AlbionTV continues its interview series introducing the Realm Divided AOCP Ambassadors, and this time we’re heading to the seaside. SummerSeaChels famously brings high-energy laughter and spontaneous singing to Albion’s mayhem. Join us on twitch.tv/albiononline on February 27 at 20 UTC for a live interview and meet the naturally caffeinated VTuber proving that Albion can just be unfiltered fun.



[h3]SummerSeaChels[/h3]

• Twitch: twitch.tv/summerseachels
• YouTube: youtube.com/@SummerSeaChelsAO
• Main Focus: Exploration / Casual Gameplay

For SummerSeaChels, Albion has always been about fun. Not the pressure to optimize every build or chase the most Silver per hour, but the freedom to log in, see what’s happening, and decide what sounds exciting that day. Some days that’s instanced PvP, other days it’s jumping into a blob fight just to see what kind of chaos unfolds. Summer understands that life gets busy, and sometimes we just want to unwind without turning Albion into a second job.

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What defines her streams most is that she invites viewers to learn alongside her in an experimental, relaxed way. She loves asking chat for ideas and trying things out on the fly. Right now, she’s on a slow and steady journey deeper into PvP, exploring what works and what doesn’t together with her community. And the best part is that she sometimes wins those fights while laughing the entire time. It’s a little chaotic, yes, but that’s exactly how she likes it.

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Her community knows her for that hyperactive energy. She’ll burst into song mid-battle, laugh through near-death moments, and occasionally lose focus in the most entertaining way possible. But underneath the chaos is something important: she creates a space where mistakes are allowed, where trying new things is encouraged, and where no one feels silly for not knowing everything yet.

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As an Ambassador, Summer wants to double down on that feeling. Albion’s scale still amazes her, especially when hundreds of players collide in a single battle, and that sense of “anything can happen” is what keeps her coming back. But that same scale can feel overwhelming at first, with endless builds, systems, and content types. So she wants to be the bridge that makes it feel manageable. Through relaxed streams, community learning, and consistent updates for players returning from breaks, her goal is to make Albion feel like a place you can explore without pressure. For her, the beauty of the sandbox is simple: experiment, fail, laugh, and slowly find your own style.

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If you’ve ever felt like Albion looked exciting but a little intimidating, SummerSeaChels might be your perfect entry point. Or maybe you just want to hear someone laugh hysterically because a random mob knocked her out before she could loot. Either way, tune in to her live interview this Friday at 20 UTC on AlbionTV for a chance to win the Mage Adventurer vanity bundle and join one of Albion’s most joyfully chaotic communities.

As promised, we’re back to respond to your feedback! In this video, Game Director Moritz Bokelmann and Co-Creative Director Michael Schwahn go into more detail about the major milestones coming up on our Roadmap, like the visual overhaul, Xbox release, and the introduction of Dragons.

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

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Thanks again for all your comments – your feedback is always valuable, so keep it coming. Meanwhile, stay tuned for more on our next content update scheduled for the spring!

To celebrate the launch of Realm Divided Part II, Noble Twitch Drops are doubled for a full week. Until March 2 at 9:30 UTC, you’ll earn double Noble Community Chests by watching eligible Albion Online streams on Twitch.

Here’s how to get them:

• Log into the Albion Online account where you want your drops delivered
• Connect your Twitch and Albion Online accounts at albiononline.com/twitch
• Watch any streamer from the Albion Online Creators Program with drops enabled. Just look for this black chest and you’ll know you’re in the right place:

• Claim your chest on Twitch and open it via your ingame mail!

[h3]What Are Noble Drops?[/h3]
Noble Community Chests are special Twitch drops available exclusively on AOCP streams. They contain everything found in regular Community Chests, plus exclusive extras:

• Unique, regularly updated vanity items such as the Buttercup Direboar skin, Snack-O’-Lantern, Burp-O’-Lantern, Grump-O’-Lantern, and Noble Knight wardrobe pieces
• Noble Community Tokens, which can be exchanged for cosmetics or salvaged into regular Community Tokens

If you’ve been waiting to stock up on Noble rewards, this is the week to do it. Tune in, support your favorite creators, and charge into the new Faction Warfare activities in style.

Gather your forces and head to the frontlines, because Realm Divided Part II is now live! This content release expands on the Realm Divided update with two major Faction Warfare features: Faction Battle Standards and a reworked Bandit Assault.

[h3]The Banners of War[/h3]
Realm Divided Part II introduces new carriable objectives in the form of Faction Battle Standards – moving flashpoints for combat that offer rewards to whoever can carry them safely home. Appearing in active Faction Warfare areas, Battle Standards increase in value the more action they see. But the more valuable they become, the more covetable they are – and if a rival Faction manages to take one off your hands and ferry it home, they’ll be the ones to profit.



Faction Battle Standards reward spontaneity, strategy, and teamwork. Grab your chance and write a legendary tale under your Faction’s crest.

[h3]The Bandits Return[/h3]
The Bandit Assault steps into a new era as a fierce, multi-faction battle encompassing all areas of Faction Warfare. It begins as a frantic race for Supplies, with all Factions rushing into the red zones to clear Faction Camps, open Chests, and conquer Outposts. As it develops, the action becomes even more concentrated, as attention turns to just two Provinces. At the heart of their Fortresses lie highly valuable chests, offering their riches to whichever Faction can break in – or keep their rivals out.



The Bandit Assault offers every Faction the opportunity to earn masses of loot and Faction Points. Act fast, band together, and rush into the red zones to claim the spoils of war.

With Realm Divided Part II, Faction Warfare just got even more intense. Read the full patchnotes here, and seize these new opportunities in the battle for dominance.

This release expands on the Realm Divided update with even more Faction Warfare content: Faction Battle Standards and a reworked Bandit Assault.

[h3]Faction Battle Standards[/h3]

Faction Battle Standards are new carriable objectives in Faction Warfare. They appear in the open world, and bring capture-the-flag style gameplay to Faction Warfare. Groups of opposing Faction players can fight over possession of a banner, with the aim of building up its value and carrying it to its destination for Faction Points.

• Battle Standards can be found in any Province currently in conflict
• When a Battle Standard appears, it is initially locked
  • During this time it is visible on the Region Map, as well as on the World Map when in a nearby region
• After a short time, it unlocks and can be picked up by any Faction-flagged player
  • Once unlocked, it is no longer visible on the World Map
• Battle Standards can be carried between Provinces of the same lethality, but not from Non-lethal to Lethal or vice versa
  • They cannot be carried into dungeons or cities
  • If dropped in a secure Province, they will disappear after 10 minutes
• Battle Standards can only be carried on foot
• A player carrying a banner can receive a move speed increase
  • After traveling for 4 seconds without taking damage, the carrier goes into a sprint until they take damage or come within range of an enemy player

Battle Standards can be delivered to a friendly Outpost, where a bard named Fiona Fableheart will be waiting to receive them.

• This will reward Faction Points to the following:
  • The carrier
  • Faction members who fought alongside the carrier as they held the Battle Standard and contributed to its growth
• Available drop-off locations are marked on the Region Map
• When an Outpost is actively under attack, Fiona Fableheart takes cover and will not receive any banners

By participating in Faction Warfare combat and capturing Outposts, the Prestige of a Battle Standard can be increased.

• There are four levels of Prestige: Uncommon, Rare, Epic, Legendary
  • Once it reaches Epic level, only defeating enemy Faction players can progress a Battle Standard
• A higher-rarity Battle Standard rewards more Faction Points when delivered
• When carrying a Battle Standard, a HUD element shows its progress towards the next rarity level
• If a Battle Standard is dropped and picked up by an opposing Faction, its rarity progress remains intact

New Albion Journal missions have been added for the Faction Battle Standard, in the Faction Warfare subcategory.

[h3]Reworked Bandit Assault[/h3]

The Bandit Assault event in Faction Warfare has been overhauled to bring it into the new era initiated by the Realm Divided update. The Bandit Assault now uses the Province and Supply systems, culminating in multi-Faction Fortress fights.

Caerleon is now a participating faction in Bandit Assault.

• Caerleon-flagged players now receive Bandit Assault notifications
• Caerleon-flagged players now receive rewards based on their placement during the event

In addition, all Faction-flagged players in Provinces where the Bandit Assault is active receive a buff to Fame, Silver, and loot for the duration of the event.

The Bandit Assault comprises two phases, with the winner being the Faction with the most Bandit Assault Supplies after both phases:

Phase One

• The first phase lasts 40 minutes
• It covers all lethal Provinces
• All Outposts in lethal Provinces are taken over by Caerleon
  • Fortresses and Provinces themselves do not change ownership
• All Faction Warfare activities (Faction Camps, Faction Chests, etc.) can be found in these Provinces during this stage
• All Factions compete to earn Bandit Assault Supplies in these Provinces
  • These are Supplies specific to the Bandit Assault event, but earned from the same activities
  • If a Province is also in conflict, Supplies earned by participating Factions count for both the Bandit Assault and the Province conflict
    • The Rallying Cry and attacking Faction bonuses only apply to the Province conflict in this case, not to the Bandit Assault

Phase Two

• The second phase lasts 20 minutes
• In this phase, the battle for Bandit Assault Supplies is focused into two Provinces
  • The amount of Bandit Assault Supplies generated in these Provinces is greatly increased
  • Players can still capture Outposts in the other lethal Provinces, but these no longer provide Bandit Assault Supplies
• The Fortresses in these Provinces become vulnerable to attack by players of any Faction (except the defenders)
  • While the walls and gates can be destroyed, these Fortresses cannot be captured at this time
• Weapons Caches appear in the areas around the Fortresses
  • As with standard Fortress fights, these Weapons Caches provide powerful buffs, but during the Bandit Assault they do not have an impact on the time-to-win for attacker or defender, as these fights have no Defensive Progress bar
• A highly valuable chest appears in each Fortress, containing loot and Bandit Assault Supplies
  • The Faction who owns the Province attempts to prevent the other Factions from breaking into the Fortress and claiming this chest before it unlocks
  • The defending faction has the advantage of the Fortress walls, but any Faction can tear them down to take this chest for themselves

At the end of the event, each Faction is ranked based on how many Bandit Assault Supplies it has earned. Faction Points are awarded to each accordingly, with higher ranks receiving more points.

New Albion Journal missions have been added for the Bandit Assault, in the Faction Conquest subcategory.

[h3]Changes[/h3]

• Faction Warfare Siege Times on the World Map have been moved to a dropdown at the top of the screen
  • These are now ordered from server maintenance onward
• Faction Chests can now spawn in the blue zones of a Province that is in conflict
• Region queues can no longer be joined from inside Smuggler’s Dens, but overcrowded regions can be skipped

[h3]Combat Balance Changes[/h3]

Bows

Speed Shot has not been very popular or interesting, so it has received a small rework to make its gameplay more engaging while preserving its core identity.

• Speed Shot (all Bows)
  • Move speed increase: 20% for 5s → 30% for 2s
  • Cooldown: 15s → 10s
  • Casting now resets Q cooldown
  • Removed attack speed buff

Players using Enchanted Quiver can no longer be distracted by invisible enemies.

• Enchanted Quiver (all Bows)
  • No longer deals decreased damage if the only player(s) within 6m are invisible

Crossbows

As the first Crossbow ability, Snipe Shot had a cast time that felt too long to be practical in solo PvE. Additionally, its long-duration, high-damage cast felt too similar in its function to Bolt Casters. To address this, its cast time has been reduced and an armor reduction effect added, giving it a clearer role as a single-target burst support option.

• Snipe Shot (Crossbow)
  • Cast time: 2.5s → 2s
  • Damage: 418 → 386
  • Added resistance reduction: 0.15 for 4 seconds

Cursed Staffs

Dark Matter has felt unreliable, so its damage has been redistributed across fewer total bounces.

• Dark Matter (all Cursed Staffs)
  • Bounces: 8 → 7
  • Dmg vs players: 98 → 112
  • Damage vs mobs: 49 → 56

Hammers

With its enhanced range, Polehammer has found success as a non-committal long-range stun option. That being said, in smaller-scale PvP its max range stun has often felt unavoidable. Its hitbox now ‘grows’, matching the visuals and giving opponents an additional 0.3s to dodge (at max range).

• Groundbreaker (Polehammer)
  • Hitbox now matches VFX more closely

Maces

In PvE, silencing mobs can feel like a trap, as it causes them to auto-attack instead of casting dodgeable abilities, increasing the damage they deal. To combat that, Battle Howl now also reduces mobs’ auto-attack damage.

• Battle Howl (Heavy Mace)
  • Added: 40% auto-attack damage debuff (vs mobs) for 4s

Threatening Smash has had its damage increased to help all Maces in PvE and PvP.

• Threatening Smash (all Maces)
  • Damage: 135 → 142

Shapeshifter Staffs

Sinister Swipes has received more damage but has a longer cooldown, allowing Prowling players to weave auto-attacks between Q casts. At the same time, its increased cooldown forces them to stay in form longer to complete a full combo, making them more vulnerable.

• Sinister Swipes (Prowling Staff)
  • Damage: 76 → 90
  • Multicast cooldown: 0.5s (global cooldown) → 0.8s
  • Time window: 2s → 3s

Dashing onto enemies on cooldown with Tethershift’s large shield was difficult to deal with, while the shield applied to allies felt too small to have a real impact. As a result, these values have been separated and adjusted differently.

• Tethershift (all Shapeshifter Staffs)
  • Enemy-targeted self-shield: 200 → 100
  • Ally shield: 200 → 300

Offhands

While the Paladin healer builds that have popped up with the new Blueflame Torch are undoubtedly cool, the damage and healing bonus was slightly too high, so they’ve been reduced. These values can be understood as a reduction from 25% to 22%.

• Blueflame Torch
  • Damage & healing bonus: 0.201 → 0.177

Armors

Frost Shield hasn’t been very popular compared to its alternatives, so its slow has been made more powerful.

• Frost Shield (all Cloth Robes)
  • Slow: 30% → 40%

As the Soldier Armor mini-update was very controversial and led to unhealthy gameplay, it has been reverted.

• Fury (Soldier Armor)
  • No longer heals
  • No longer a toggle

Shoes

Blink and Delayed Teleport no longer require line-of-sight, meaning you can now freely faceplant into trees, rocks, and walls.

• Blink (Cleric Sandals)
  • No longer requires line of sight
• Delayed Teleport (Mage Sandals)
  • No longer requires line of sight

[h3]Fixes[/h3]

UI Fixes

• Fixed issue where attack arrows on the Faction Warfare World Map overlay would sometimes not be visible
• [MOBILE] Fixed issue where it was only possible to select a Party to travel to from a Faction Transport, not a region

Other Fixes

• Fixed issue where multiple Faction Warbanners could be crafted by the same character
• Fixed issue where Albion Journal missions for unlocking Avalonian Dungeon chests would not progress