Albion Online News

The Albion East Closed Beta is now underway! This special, one-of-a-kind event offers a fresh version of the world of Albion with a reduced world size, where all participants can earn unique, valuable rewards.

If you missed it, the newest Dev Talk from Game Director Robin Henkys gives a good overview. He discusses what to expect from the Albion East server and the Closed Beta, gives a rundown of the unique rewards and unlocks you can earn, and discusses how the world will be unlocked gradually over the course of both the Beta and the full launch.

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And remember, everyone who gets a Founder Pack and joins the Beta will also get the new premiere Vanity Bundle, the Arcanist, unlocked for free on both servers before it officially goes on sale!

[h3]A Unique Three-Week Guild Season[/h3]
For the duration of Albion East's beta, a unique Beta Guild Season will let players experience an intense, condensed three-week season. The Beta Season has much faster progression, to allow players to test out as many features and gameplay options as possible.

This progression buff is automatic for all players, and grants the following:

• +100% Fame from gathering, farming, and PvE
• +200% Resources from gathering and fishing
• +200% Silver from mobs
• Resource weight reduced by 66%
• All characters start with 2000 Learning Points

Note: This boost is active only during the beta, and only on the Albion East server.



[h3]Earn Permanent Rewards[/h3]
While normal Guild Season rewards unlocked via the Conqueror's Challenge will only be available during the beta, and will not persist after the server is reset at beta end, top-ranking guilds, along with players who make sufficient progress during the season, can unlock unique rewards that persist even after the beta ends.

Guild Rewards

Custom Guild Logos: The five guilds with the highest ranking at the end of the season will each get a unique custom guild logo, created in collaboration with our art team. These logos will then be added to the game after the beta and become permanently available to guilds on both servers.

Custom Season Statue: The season’s top guild will get a unique custom guild statue, which will be permanently placed in Albion East's open world for all to see. The second- and third-place guilds will also receive non-custom statues in the open world.

Personal Rewards

Unique Placeable Statues: During the beta, each player can unlock up to three unique placeable Statue items that they can claim on Albion East or West after the beta ends. Statues are unlocked once per account, and are earned for the following activities (with only the highest-tier statue given for each activity):

PvE Statue:

• Bronze: Reach 500,000 PvE Fame during beta
• Silver: Be in the top 30% of the Bronze group
• Gold: Be in the top 10% of the Bronze group

Gathering Statue:

• Bronze: Reach 150,000 Gathering Fame during beta
• Silver: Be in the top 30% of the Bronze group
• Gold: Be in the top 10% of the Bronze group

Trader Statue:

• Bronze: Possess 300,000 Silver at the end of beta
• Silver: Be in the top 30% of the Bronze group
• Gold: Be in the top 10% of the Bronze group

For the complete season schedule, see this forum post.

On February 20, the Closed Beta for the new Albion East server begins! This offers a unique, one-of-a-kind opportunity to play a fully untouched version of the game with boosted progress, and earn rewards which will persist even after launch.

Key features of the beta include:

• A pristine, untouched version of the world of Albion to explore
• Hugely boosted Fame progression
• Automatic Premium, 2000 Learning Points, reduced Resource weight
• Unique, one-of-a-kind Guild Season with permanent rewards for guilds and individuals that persist after the beta

Additionally, everyone who participates in the beta will get the forthcoming Arcanist Wardrobe and Mount Skin Bundle permanently unlocked free on all characters on their account, before its official release. This premiere bundle will not only make your character stand out during the beta, but can also be used on Albion West and once the Albion East officially launches as well - so you can stand out amongst the crowds on both servers!

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In fact, many unique rewards that you can earn during the Closed Beta, like custom guild logos and placeable statues, will be claimable on Albion West as well. So even if you’re primarily an Albion West player, you can still mark your triumphant progress in this one-off beta season there. Go get involved, experience Albion like never before, and claim lasting rewards!
[h3]Albion East Founder Packs[/h3]
Albion East Founder Packs allow you access to all of these benefits, and even more on top. To see what you can get, check out this video:

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These Founder Packs come in four different tiers, and among the benefits on offer are:

• Up to one year of Premium
• Up to 2,000 Gold
• Up to five days early access to Albion East
• Closed Beta access
• Themed wardrobe and mount skins
• … and much more!

And don’t forget that many of these rewards can be claimed on Albion West too - so if that’s your preferred server you can still enjoy these benefits!

For full details of these new Founder Packs and the Albion East server in general, visit the dedicated Albion East page: LEARN MORE

Founder Packs for the new Albion East server are now available. Along with access to the Closed Beta and early access to the server, they offer valuable and exclusive rewards like Gold and vanity items - and nearly all items included with Founder Packs can be claimed on Albion West as well!

These include rare, tradable items that will only be available in Founder Packs and will not be sold again:

• Exclusive sailor-themed Wardrobe Skins
• Exclusive matching Mount Skins
• Exclusive Statue and Furniture items

Additionally, each Founder Pack includes valuable Gold and Premium that can be claimed on either server.

[h3]How to Claim Rewards on Albion West[/h3]

• Rewards become claimable on Albion West starting March 15
• Log into Albion West on the account under which the Founder Pack was bought
• All claimable items listed above will appear in the Claim Rewards menu:
  • Wardrobe and Mount Skins can be claimed as unlock items on Albion West
    • As long as they are claimed but not unlocked, all skins can be traded or sold on the Marketplace
  • Furniture items can be traded or sold on the Marketplace
  • The following non-tradable items can also be claimed on Albion West:
    • Gold can be claimed for all characters on the server
    • Premium can be claimed for the active character
    • Avatars and Avatar Rings can be claimed for all characters on both servers

Get a Founder Pack today and unlock these exclusive, limited-time rewards on the server of your choice!

GET FOUNDER PACK

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[h3]Get the Frost Moose[/h3]

In the depths of Albion’s long, cold winter, many animals hibernate, buried away with the fruits of the previous season’s gathering. But some keep on trucking, trudging through the elements, bravely ferrying wares across the lands to keep Albion’s economy running smoothly.

One such creature stands stoically above all: the famous Frost Moose. And until April 1, you can transform your Stag base mount into one of these cool-headed creatures by referring a single friend! With icicles hanging from its great antlers, it will carry you unflappably through the snow and freezing wind - and once you’ve unlocked it, it can do so for any character on your account.

This referral season lasts until maintenance on April 1, so refer a friend now and claim your rewards!

The Carnival Challenge is back! For the whole month of February, earn Challenge Points, unlock chests to get valuable loot, and claim your very own Saddled Terrorbird.

[h3]Join the Carnival[/h3]
SADDLED TERRORBIRD: This month's Challenge brings back the charming, lightning-fast Saddled Terrorbird, a speedy mount that will carry you quickly across the lands of Albion. With an above-average base move speed and an additional invincibility/speed burst spell, it's the perfect ride for those who need to cover some ground quickly and safely.

AVATAR RING: Along with the Saddled Terrorbird, you'll unlock the Carnival Challenge Avatar Ring when you reach this month's Challenge Point goal. Give your avatar a colorful, festive look all year round! This non-tradable item permanently unlocks this avatar border for one character, or can be traded for one Adventurer's Token at the Vanity Merchant.

SEASONAL SPECIALS: Unlock weekly Carnival Challenge chests to get valuable rewards like Adventurer's Tomes, resources, and silver bags, along with a chance at carnival-themed Wardrobe Skins. You can also get three furniture items: the Carnival Firework, Carnival Arch, and Carnival Costume Cart.

Log in now and start gathering, fishing, farming, and killing monsters to earn Challenge Points and unlock your rewards!

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