Albion Online News

After much anticipation, Albion Europe is now open to all players! This brand-new server offers a fresh version of Albion for you to make your mark on, and substantially improved ping for players in the Europe and MENA regions. Already, players are out there crafting gear, gathering resources, and building up the economy from scratch. A new chapter in Albion’s history begins today!

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To get this new server off the ground as smoothly as possible, a number of measures are temporarily in place to give all players the best experience possible. This includes an initially reduced world size, some items added to the Marketplace, and certain restrictions on the Black Market. For more details on these measures, see this forum post.
[h3]The Untold Story[/h3]
But who are these brave bards stepping onto Albion Europe with tales to tell via the medium of music? Could it be…. Austrian power-metallers Dragony?!



It could indeed! That’s right, Dragony has written a brand-new track, “The Untold Story”, to mark this momentous occasion. The song captures the spirit of adventure, and the thrill of writing your own story, that is at the heart of Albion Online, and they even dared venture onto Albion’s shores to film a music video for it. Check it out here:

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So it’s official - after many requests we can finally announce: Albion Online has Dragony.
[h3]Twitch Drop Campaign[/h3]
And that’s not all - we’re also running a special Twitch Drop campaign to mark the launch of the new server. Until 11:00 UTC on May 8, players watching Albion Online streams can earn themselves the most adorable Brown Alpaca.



This Stag mount skin can be yours if you watch streams from members of the Albion Online Creators Program for at least 15 hours during this period, and after that time the skin will still be available in Community Chests. If you already have a Brown Alpaca, don’t worry - you can still earn one and salvage it for Community Tokens, which can be traded in for a different skin. And this campaign runs in addition to our regular daily chests. So if you’re not busy building up your character on Albion Europe, tune into Twitch to get a fluffy new mount skin!
[h3]Watch the First Guild Season[/h3]
Season 23 begins on Albion Europe on May 4, and we’ll be bringing you the action live on AlbionTV.



At 17:50 on Saturday 4 May, join hosts Robinhoodrs, Shozen, and Bogul to watch the very first territory invasions on the new server. With guilds eager to stake their claims in the Outlands early on, it’s sure to be an exciting occasion. Check out the full season schedule here, and see you at the weekend!

If you’re new to Albion Online, you might be wondering how best to get started after the tutorial. Albion is a huge, sandbox universe, with practically endless possibilities. But to set you on solid ground before you forge your own unique path, here are some helpful pointers to get you off to a smooth start.

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[h3]Expeditions and Dungeons[/h3]
Albion Online doesn’t offer set quest lines - rather, you decide what path you will take from the beginning. With that in mind, though, a good early objective is to increase your Fame (Albion’s equivalent of experience points), which will let you unlock more gear and abilities.

Combat Fame can be gained by killing mobs, and an Expedition is a great way to do this early on. Just visit the Expedition Master near the center of any Starter Town or City - marked by a large glowing blue portal to begin. Expeditions offer plenty of Combat Fame, plus an additional reward for the first Expedition you complete each day.



For a greater challenge, find a Solo Dungeon in the open world. A tier 3 dungeon should be easy to complete, and offer more Silver and loot than an expedition.
[h3]Playing the Market[/h3]
After a few expeditions or dungeons, you’ll be able to unlock tier 3 or 4 weapons and armor, along with enough Silver to buy some new gear. You’ll also be able to equip a Riding Horse or Transport Ox, which are big improvements over your humble Mule.



This is also a good time to begin gathering resources. Buy a bag and some tier 2 gathering tools from the market, and journey out into the open world. Each of Albion’s five biomes contains three types of natural resource:

• Steppe: hide, fiber, ore
• Forest: wood, hide, stone
• Swamp: fiber, wood, hide
• Mountain: ore, stone, fiber
• Highlands: wood, stone, ore

The resources you gather can be used to craft weapons and armor, but at this stage it probably makes more sense to sell them at the Marketplace and buy any items you desire.
[h3]PvP[/h3]
It’s not just mobs that you can fight in Albion Online - you can also go into combat against other players. PvP rules in Albion Online vary depending on the zone you are in. In blue zones, you cannot be killed or looted. In yellow zones, you can be attacked by other players, but not killed or looted - you only get knocked down. In red or black zones, you can be killed and lose the items you’re carrying, or kill your enemies and take their loot. Keep in mind that you will never lose your hard-earned Silver or Gold if killed or knocked down by players or monsters.



If you want to start your PvP journey in relative safety, try some Arena battles, where you don’t have to worry about losing your items. You can also join a City Faction to fight against rival factions in the open world. Or try out a Hellgate, with varying degrees of danger.

Once you get the hang of it, PvP in Albion Online can be truly thrilling. Just remember the golden rule: never go into battle with more gear than you can afford to lose!
[h3]Continuing Your Journey[/h3]
Now that you know the basics, a huge universe is open to you in Albion. Experiment with an almost endless range of possible builds for your character. Join a guild, and take part in fierce battles for territories or help forge an economic empire. Buy your own island to farm animals and crops which you can take to market. Venture deeper into the open world, in search of more valuable resources, mobs, and dungeons. Explore Albion’s more mysterious and magical realms like the Mists and the Roads of Avalon. Or just go fishing.



In Albion Online, greater risk brings greater rewards - so don’t be afraid to take the next step into the unknown. Remember, if it doesn’t work out you can just dust yourself off and go again, or try a different path. Your journey is in your hands. So good luck out there, adventurer, maybe we’ll run into each other some time!

The Albion Europe server is in Open Beta, and it’s absolutely teeming with life. Solo players and guilds alike are busy building up this one-off version of Albion, and until 10 UTC on April 23 you can join in for free and earn the exclusive Duelist vanity set!

This vanity set transforms your character into a dashing but deadly combatant, ready to strike down those who cross you, and can only be earned from the Albion Europe Beta. Once unlocked, it can be used on any server - so even if you don’t plan to make Albion Europe your main server, there’s no reason not to jump into the beta and pick one up before it ends.

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The Albion Europe Beta also offers massive progress buffs to all players, along with Premium status and 2000 Learning Points - meaning you’ll have no trouble catching up if you join now. The beta ends on April 23 at 10 UTC, so jump in this weekend and secure your Duelist vanity set!

Season 23 begins this Saturday, April 20, on Albion Asia and Albion Americas! Following the launch of the Foundations update, guilds will build up mighty Fortifications, raise Siege Banners, and wield the first Crystal Weapons in combat. On Albion Europe this season - its first - will kick off on May 4th. For full season schedules and rewards, see this forum post.

Territory Timer Changes

With the launch of Albion Europe, this season sees some changes introduced to territories across all three servers, to optimize action times and better serve each region. For a rundown of these changes, click here.



Crystal League Changes

Season 23 also sees some changes coming to Crystal League schedules on Albion Americas:

5v5 Crystal League

• Levels 1-5 reduced from four daily matches to two
• Levels 6-7 reduced from two weekly matches to one
• 19:00 - 21:00 UTC timers have been removed

20v20 Crystal League

• Levels 1-2 reduced from four daily matches to two
• Level 3 reduced from eight daily matches to four

All timers have also been adjusted to match regional Prime Times on each server. For full schedules, see this forum post.



New Features

This season brings some huge new developments in the form of Fortifications, Territory Activity Chests, Siege Banners, new territory layouts, and more. For full details on what’s coming, check out the Foundations update patchnotes, and watch this Dev Talk.

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[h3]Watch the Action Live[/h3]
As always, your tireless AlbionTV crew will be bringing you the action from the season kickoffs on all three servers. At 13:50 UTC on April 20 you can tune in to watch things get underway on Albion Asia. Then, at 00:50 UTC on April 21, they’ll be bringing you coverage of Albion Americas. And finally, at 17:50 UTC on May 4, you can watch the very first Invasion Day on the brand-new Albion Europe server!

We hope you’re as excited as we are to see guilds upgrading their Fortifications and raising Siege Banners against one another for the first time, so join us this weekend to see these new features in action!

The Foundations are ready for a new era in warfare! With mighty Fortifications, rousing Siege Banners, overflowing Territory Activity Chests, and a lot more, Albion’s latest update lays the groundwork for fierce battles all across its lands.

In anticipation of what’s about to unfold, we’ve produced a brand-new trailer for the occasion. Check it out here:

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[h3]Man the Barricades[/h3]
This update introduces Fortifications to territory warfare. Guilds can upgrade the walls, gates, and guards protecting their territories, providing progressively more staunch barriers to would-be attackers. Siege Banners, meanwhile, change the dimensions of territory battles, forcing attackers and defenders alike to rethink their tactics - attackers must carry a banner to the territory tower to be victorious, but defenders have the opportunity to end an attack early by controlling the banner themselves, until it’s destroyed.

For more on these exciting new features, check out this Dev Talk.


[h3]New Incentives[/h3]
Territory Activity Chests accumulate loot based on activity levels in surrounding regions. This encourages guilds to be active around their holdings, and even to ensure outsiders operate in safety there. But with greater riches comes an incentive for rivals, who can loot the chests and make off with the spoils themselves.

Foundations also introduces the next three Crystal Weapons in the game: the Arctic Staff, Phantom Twinblade, and Crystal Reaper. With unique, powerful spells, these weapons offer a prestigious reward for players who are successful in the Conqueror’s Challenge.


[h3]Further Features[/h3]
A much-anticipated Spectator Mode gives creators and streamers the ability to broadcast their own Custom Matches, allowing them to organize their own, exciting tournaments however they want to. Hammers have been refreshed with new spells, ready to strike down opponents on Albion’s battlefields. And a host of further features have been added across the game, such as solo Tracking improvements, new territory layouts, and a number of combat balance changes.

Foundations is live now, so log in and check out these new features! For a full rundown of the changes in this update, read the patchnotes, and see the official update page for more info:

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