Albion Online News

For the last two weeks Albion’s inhabitants have been busying themselves collecting eggs and growing bunnies. But every party has to come to an end, and now it’s time for a gruesome reminder of what awaits us all… starting today, the brand-new Undead Direwolf skin is now available in the in-game store!

This premiere mount skin transforms your Direwolf base mount into an unholy beast, raised from the dead through forbidden magic. With its eerie glowing eyes, tattered pelt, and exposed ribcage, it's sure to strike fear into your enemies as you stalk them from the shadows.

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Characterized by their high overall speed and maneuverability, Direwolves are consistently one of Albion's most-used mounts. The Undead Direwolf adds another option for those looking to upgrade their Direwolf's appearance, and joins a growing collection of skins for this ever-popular mount.

Like all mount skins, once the Undead Direwolf is unlocked it can be used by all characters on your account. With the treasure hunters of Albion out on their spring bunnies, grab this skin today and do a little hunting of your own!

Lands Awakened Patch 8 is here! This patch brings extensive combat balance changes, improved Arena matchmaking, and more. Read on for details…

[h3]New Season Winner Statue[/h3]
First up, there’s a new face in Conquerors’ Hall! You can now check out the statue dedicated to IAMNIUBI, who claimed their first crown in Season 14. The banners of 2nd and 3rd-place runners up Elevate and Judicate are also now on display.

[h3]Combat Balance Changes[/h3]
This patch brings far-reaching combat balance adjustments, to overhaul some underused weapons and abilities and help others to perform better in the current meta.



Here are some of the changes:

• War Gloves: Cross Step has been reworked into a new ability called Fleet Footwork, which features a kick-dodge combo
• Dual Swords: Spinning Blades now has an attack speed and attack damage buff, and Weakening affects enemy damage more significantly
• Axes: Resilience Penetration of Halberd and Carrioncaller have been increased to make them more effective in group combat
• 5v5 Crystal League: The point reduction per kill has been increased from 4 to 6

[h3]Improved Arena Matchmaking[/h3]
Various changes have been made to the Arena matchmaking system in order to speed up the formation of teams in queues. Solo DPS players in particular should see their waiting times significantly reduced.


[h3]Other Changes and Improvements[/h3]

• New “Hood and Scythe” guild logo available
• Catching rare fish now sometimes drops additional seaweed as a bonus
• Vengeful Guardian Lord (Territory Boss) and its summons no longer reset completely when leaving their pursuit range
• …and much more

For a full list of changes, read the official patchnotes.

Spring is on its way, bringing new life and hope to the lands of Albion. But spring flowers aren't the only thing rising from the earth. Deep underground, something else is coming to life… something fearsome that refuses to stay buried. As the denizens of Albion go about preparing their spring decorations, glowing eyes stalk them, eyes that have seen the other side…

Get ready to bring the spring festivities to an end with a frightful new premiere mount skin, emerging from the shadows next week to arrive in the in-game store! Stay tuned for more details…

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The Rites of Spring are in full flow, as new life flourishes throughout Albion. So what better time to get in touch with the mysteries of nature and coax those Spring Cottontails out of their shells? Well you’re in luck, because for the next week you can enjoy a big discount on the Druid Vanity Bundle!

This premiere bundle works for male and female characters alike, and comes with a thick, forest-green cape, a crown of antlers, and a matching Stag mount skin, transforming your character into a wise and noble figure attuned with the earth.

The Druid bundle contains the following vanity skins:

• Druid's Horns
• Druid's Garments
• Druid's Shoes
• Druid's Cape
• Druid's Stag

This offer runs until 10:00 UTC on Wednesday, 20 April, and is available to all players using the native client, Steam client or Google Play. Check out the in-game store now and harness the powers of nature!

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Rejoice, spring has returned to Albion! As life flourishes across the lands, today marks the beginning of a special, two-week in-game event: the Rites of Spring.

With decorations in the cities, treasures and rewards springing up all over the open world, and a unique, brand-new item available, Albion will be teeming with life for the next fortnight. To mark the occasion we made a special event trailer, which you can watch below. More information follows…

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[h3]Treasures Galore[/h3]
The Rites of Spring sees Albion filled with treasure for players to hunt down. All types of chests usually found in the open world will spawn at a much increased rate for the next two weeks. Alongside these, a new Spring Treasure Chest will appear, which has the chance of containing special, themed items.



On top of that, giant Colored Eggs are once again sprouting from the ground, which can be broken open for Surprise Eggs and chocolate. And both the chests and, on rare occasions, the Colored Eggs may themselves contain a particularly special type of egg if you’re very lucky…

[h3]That’s No Ordinary Rabbit[/h3]
Rumors have been circulating throughout Albion of a strange, never-before-seen entity with unique powers bounding across the lands. And after much investigation it can be confirmed that there is indeed a brand-new creature out there: the Spring Cottontail!



This is a rare, speedy, Tier 8 mount with a special Hop ability, and is sure to be widely coveted. It requires no Destiny Board unlocks to use, so all characters can find, raise, and ride one from today. And all stages of its growth are fully tradable, meaning they can be bought and sold at Marketplaces. They’re out there now, so hop to it!

[h3]The Eggsecutioner Returns[/h3]
Spring is a busy time for Albion’s tireless vanity merchants, and they’ll once again be selling their wares in return for gold and Surprise Eggs. Among their products you can find:

• The fearsome Eggsecutioner vanity weapon
• Stylish "Bunny Stalker" Armor, Hats, and Backpack
• Delicious Chocolate Bars
• Alluring Fool’s Golden Eggs
• And more…

With all this going on, Albion will be bustling with life as players hunt down treasures, trade seasonal goods in the cities, and take their new Spring Cottontails out for a ride. Check out the Rites of Spring Patchnotes here, and go join in the fun!