Albion Online News

2022 was a big year in the world of Albion, with major content updates, a huge five-year milestone, and an ever-growing worldwide community of players. Join us for a look back at some of the major highlights…

[h3]Albion Awakened[/h3]
2022 began by building on the solid foundation laid by the Lands Awakened update in late 2021. The Conqueror's Challenge, newly introduced with Lands Awakened, was streamlined over the ensuing Guild Seasons in early 2022 to offer guilds of all sizes a huge number of ways to earn Might and Favor and unlock spectacular rewards, while making Might Levels easier to reach.



Rewards for the Crystal League were also increased, and an updated map was introduced to make this core 5v5 content more dynamic and unpredictable.
[h3]Controller Support, Awards and Events[/h3]
In March 2022, Albion Online became playable with controllers and on the newly launched Steam Deck, opening the game up to a whole new audience and playstyle.



Then in April, Albion Online received the German Computer Games Prize for Best Mobile Game. This rounded out a season that saw Albion honored by a growing list of achievements:

• Deutscher Entwicklerpreis: Best Mobile Game
• MassivelyOP Year-End Awards: Best PvP
• GamingonPhone Game Awards: Best Mobile Port
• Deutscher Computerspielpreis: Best Mobile Game

Spring also brought a massively expanded Rites of Spring event that introduced a new mount, the Spring Cottontail rabbit, which was growable from rare eggs that spawned throughout the world.

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[h3]Into the Fray[/h3]
In June, the Into the Fray update went live, improving and expanding numerous game systems and introducing fully reworked Magic Staffs. The update also brought new Portal Towns, improved Castles, the non-lethal Crystal League, Victory Emotes, and numerous other features and much more.



Further improvements to Magic Staffs came with the "Arcane and Frost" Patch several months later, and additional patches later in the year brought features like a new Guild Finder and support for Japanese and Italian.

[h3]Albion Celebrates Five Years[/h3]
In July, Albion Online celebrated a huge milestone: the fifth anniversary of its launch in 2017. The celebrations kicked off with a major in-game event, Living Legacy, which saw statues of Albion's past season winners come to life and roam the open world.

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The festivities continued with a special Anniversary Stream where Albion's developers discussed creating the game, offered rare insights into early development builds, and gave a sneak peek at what the coming months and years might bring to the world of Albion.

[h3]Beyond the Veil[/h3]
In the fall, Albion's next major update, Beyond the Veil, went live. This update brought mysterious and magical new realms to the game, foremost among them the Mists, a new land of danger and opportunity. The update also introduced the lost city of Brecilien, a whole new Fey Armor line, Pristine Resources, and numerous other features and improvements.

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[h3]Year-End Honors[/h3]
Last but not least, 2022 was rounded out by another honor: the game received the MassivelyOP "Best PvP" Award for the second year in a row! It also appeared on several best-of lists in 2022, including Rock Paper Shotgun's "30 Best Steam Deck Games" and MMORPG.GG's "18 Best Isometric MMOs".


[h3]Looking Forward to 2023[/h3]
In early 2023 we'll continue improving on the updated Mists and Roads introduced with Beyond the Veil. Alongside that, we'll be working on new features and improvements to the game throughout the year, so stay tuned for announcements. For now, we want to extend our thanks to you, the Albion community, for making everything we do possible.

Happy New Year!

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The new Ranger Vanity Bundle is here! This premiere bundle is available in the ingame store, and includes a full costume set plus a matching Mistprowler Mount Skin for your Swiftclaw base mount.

This bundle will turn your character into a skillful, stealthy traveler, intimately connected with Albion’s far-flung corners. With tough yet maneuverable armor fashioned from sources unknown to most, you will bound through Albion’s most dangerous realms with ease. In addition, this bundle comes with the majestic Mistprowler skin, transforming your Swiftclaw base mount into a mysterious, menacing predator from the depths of Albion’s wilds. Both the costume and mount skin come adorned with celestial blue stones, lighting your way through the thickest haze and deepest forests.



The Ranger Bundle includes the following vanity skins, which work on male and female characters alike:

• Ranger's Hood
• Ranger's Mask
• Ranger's Armor
• Ranger's Boots
• Ranger's Cape
• Mistprowler (requires any Swiftclaw base mount)

As with past bundles, you can use all costume and mount skins with all characters on your account, and they are never lost or destroyed. All items will be unlocked in the ingame "Appearance" menu after purchase.

Get this premiere bundle today and delve into the Mists!

TO THE SHOP

Across the lands, monsters and adventurers alike are preparing for the arrival of a legendary being. No one knows where he comes from. Many have even questioned his existence. But we can confirm: Uncle Frost is real, and he’s in Albion!

Until Friday December 30 at 10:00 UTC, you have the chance of encountering this famous figure in one of his festive grottos. These can appear in any T4-T8 Solo or Group Randomized Dungeon, regardless of the faction or zone - just look for Christmas trees at the end of the dungeon. If you defeat Uncle Frost there, you can find themed furniture and vanity items, including snowballs and, for the very fortunate, the ultra-rare Yule Stag mount skin!



[h3]Join the Festivities[/h3]
It’s not just down in the dungeons that you’ll find the seasonal spirit, though. Across Albion the cities will be decked out in festive finery, and all players will be sent fireworks and a huge heap of snowballs to join in the mood. To claim these, simply log into the game before 10:00 UTC on December 30, and you’ll find an ingame mail containing your gifts. All characters will receive this, as long as they’ve completed the tutorial.



So delve into the dungeons, engage in some snowball-based non-lethal PvP, or set the skies ablaze with a firework show - see you out there!

Albion’s next Guild Season begins Saturday, December 17, with a quicker pace and changes to the Crystal Arena and Conqueror’s Challenge, plus valuable rewards like the powerful Goliath Horseeater for ranking guilds. Click here for the full season schedule, or read on for more details...
[h3]Unique Season Rewards[/h3]
Players who gain enough Might will receive unique Avatar Sets, as well as the Goliath Horseeater and valuable Fame Buffs. Might is earned through a huge range of activities in the Conqueror's Challenge, and there are additional bracket rewards for guilds who reach at least Iron Rank. And as always, the season's number-one guild will become a permanent part of the world of Albion with their very own statue in Conquerors' Hall.


[h3]Season Changes[/h3]
Season 18 brings some changes to the Crystal Arena. Wins will offer more ranking points, to make the rank-up process flow more smoothly. Furthermore, players will receive new avatar frames for reaching Gold, Silver, and Crystal ranks, which are non-tradable and can only be obtained by reaching these ranks. In the Conqueror’s Challenge, the Crystal Spider Rush requires less Might for each Guild Might Level, and each level gives more Season Points - significantly increasing the point value of each Spider. Finally, Crystal Spiders in the open world and the Roads of Avalon now drop double the loot.


[h3]Watch the Season Kickoff Live[/h3]
The season kickoff on Saturday, December 17 will be broadcast live on AlbionTV starting at 17:30 UTC, with hosts Shozen, Lewpac and Bogul bringing full coverage of Invasion Day.

At 18:00 UTC all territories will be reset for guilds to claim. Those in the North and South American time zones can tune in for the second round of territory resets on Sunday at 00:30 UTC, when hosts Shozen, Robinhoodrs and Tazzik cover the next round of invasions. All open-world fights are broadcast live with a 15-minute delay.

Check out AlbionTV's coverage of the last Invasion Day here:

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As Albion’s adventurers delve into the Mists, fighting fearsome creatures and searching for Brecilien, some have immersed themselves in these strange surroundings. Showing the skill, cunning, and bravery to survive here, they dart through the fog with an understanding of this environment far beyond most.

A new vanity set launches next week, and you can be one of these mysterious, masterly figures. Stay tuned…