Albion Online News

The conflict across the Royal Continent is about to reach a new phase. On February 23, Realm Divided Part II arrives, expanding the Realm Divided update with even more content for Faction Warfare. Following the battles sparked by the original revamp, this content release raises the stakes and brings more ways to fight, coordinate, and compete for Faction dominance.

[h3]Capture the Banner[/h3]
Battle Standards introduce dynamic, capture-the-flag style objectives that can be found in both lethal and non-lethal Provinces. Players can earn Faction Points by seizing these banners and carrying them to friendly Outposts, increasing their value along the way by engaging in Faction activities.



These new objectives create dynamic flashpoints that pull players into spontaneous battles, rewarding those who can keep them out of the enemy’s grip. Team up and get ready to seize your opportunities.

[h3]The Bandits Strike Back[/h3]
Bandit Assaults are also receiving a major overhaul that fully integrates them into the revamped Faction Warfare system. What begins as a widespread race for Supplies across multiple Provinces gradually escalates, culminating in two massive, multi-Faction Fortress Sieges for valuable chests.



Designed for high-risk PvP, these final battles are all-or-nothing showdowns where strategy, coordination, and timing decide who claims the spoils of war.

As Realm Divided Part II approaches, the scale and intensity of Faction Warfare continues to rise. Do you have what it takes to fight for your Faction?

In case you missed our live Q&A last week, don’t fret, as the full video is available in all its glory. Watch below as Game Director Moritz Bokelmann and Co-Creative Director Michael Schwahn sat down with AlbionTV to discuss some of the upcoming milestones on Albion’s Roadmap, and more besides.

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To jump to a specific topic, click the links below:

• Visual overhaul
• Performance improvements
• Realm Divided Part II
• Dragons
• Keeper event
• Xbox release
• Armory

If you haven’t yet seen our Dev Talk about the Spring and Summer 2026 Roadmap, check it out here and leave your questions in the comments below. We’ll be answering some of them in a new video coming up soon, so stay tuned!

The battlefield lies in ruins, broken armor scattered across the ground. But one warrior’s trash is another madman’s treasure. Clad in scavenged scraps and shaped by ill intent, the Heretic Warsteed was built to embody the terror left behind when the fighting ends. It may just be a pony, but size is clearly not the point. This month, inviting just one friend is all it takes to unlock this unsettling skin for your Armored Horse.

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Keep inviting friends as the wreckage of battle piles up to claim even more rewards:

• Refer 1 Friend: Heretic Warsteed mount skin
• Refer 3 Friends: A T7 Pile of Tomes worth 100,000 Fame
• Refer 5 Friends: A T8 Pile of Tomes worth 200,000 Fame
• Bonus for your first-ever referral: A T8 Pile of Tomes worth 200,000 Fame
• Additionally, for each friend you refer, you'll receive 500 Gold!

Getting your friends in on the action is as simple as following these steps:

• Step 1: Share your referral link with a friend, which you can find here when logged into the website with your game account
• Step 2: Your friend signs up to Albion Online
• Step 3: Your friend purchases at least 30 days of Premium status from the Albion Online Web Shop or ingame store, unlocking your rewards
  • Note that this does not apply to Premium purchased with ingame currencies (Gold and Silver)

Invite a friend before the month ends, claim the Heretic Warsteed, and make sure the next battlefield leaves plenty of wreckage behind.

The Carnival Challenge has arrived in Albion, bringing noise, color, and just the right amount of chaos. And there’s no better symbol of that wild energy than the Terrorbird, a mount that fits right in with the frenzy. As the festivities unfold, this month’s Adventurer’s Challenge invites you to join the celebration, earn Challenge Points through your everyday exploits, and work toward the Terrorbird mount and other festive prizes. Make the most of Albion’s Carnival until you can’t dance anymore!

[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.

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[h3]How to participate in the Adventurer's Challenge[/h3]
The Adventurer's Challenge is a monthly event where you can earn exclusive rewards such as mounts, Tomes of Insight, bags of Silver, and more. By gathering, fishing, farming, and defeating monsters, you'll earn Challenge Points that fill daily, weekly, and monthly progress bars. To track your progress, open the Adventurer's Challenge UI by clicking on the Activities menu.



While only Premium players can unlock the Monthly Rewards (Avatar Ring, Mount) and Weekly Rewards (Challenge Chests), anyone can claim the Daily Rewards, which include 10 Learning Points and a Tier 4 Tome of Insight. Non-Premium players also make progress on all reward tracks, so when you’re ready to unlock Premium, your earned rewards will be waiting for you!

Season 31 is beginning, and you can ride into it on the back of Amberpaw, a sleek, ginger feline equipped for the battles ahead. Until February 16, new Season and Conqueror’s Bundles are available from the Albion Online Web Shop and ingame store – featuring this exclusive Swiftclaw skin along with Premium, Gold, and Learning Points.

• Season Bundle ($59.95): 60 days Premium, 2000 Gold, 1500 Learning Points, Amberpaw mount skin
• Conqueror’s Bundle ($99.95): 60 days Premium, 9500 Gold, 3000 Learning Points, Amberpaw mount skin

Prices may vary by platform and region.

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Each bundle contains enough Premium to carry you through the entire season, with Gold and Learning Points to ensure you never fall behind. And if you want to upgrade a Season Bundle to a Conqueror’s Bundle, you can do so at any time before February 16 by just paying the difference.

Pick yours up now and be the top cat this Guild Season!