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The heavens open, and with them a chance to walk the sacred path. Throughout this month’s Divine Challenge, earn Challenge Points from open-world activities to unlock chests overflowing with celestial rewards. At the journey’s peak awaits the Divine Owl: a radiant mount of gleaming white, whose wings carry not just its rider, but a blessing of divine protection. Claim heavenly riches and let your spirit shine before this sacred season fades.

[h3]Simply Divine[/h3] DIVINE OWL: This month's Challenge brings back this ghostly white flying mount with a brisk base move speed. This mount has a special ability, Foresight, which creates a shield that gives a temporary speed boost when broken. (Note: like all mounts, the Divine Owl can only move in navigable ground areas and cannot fly over obstacles.)

AVATAR RING: Adventurers who rack up enough total Challenge Points will also earn the Divine Challenge Avatar Ring, which will frame your chosen avatar in a heavenly golden aura. This non-tradable item permanently unlocks this avatar border for one character, or can be traded to the Vanity Merchant for one Vanity Token.

SEASONAL SPECIALS: All month long, reach weekly goals to unlock Divine Challenge chests. In addition to valuable rewards like Adventurer's Tomes and Silver, you'll also have a chance to unlock mystical furniture items like the Mage Statue, Magic Rune Circle, and Glass Sphere.

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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!

With Season 28 hitting its halfway mark, familiar names have returned to the spotlight… but not always in familiar ways. Some guilds that ended last season on top have fallen silent, while unexpected forces are pushing to fill the power vacuum. This weekend’s Midseason Invasion Day could cement a new order, or spark the next great conflict.

Here's an overview of the current situation:

• Albion Asia: From the very start of the season, guilds made their intentions clear, and they’re staying true to their word. Sunset declared they were going for the crown and have surged ahead with over 470,000 Season Points. Meanwhile, their coalition partner, Peony Flower, promised to take second place and now sits there securely. There’s been no shortage of action, with Hideouts being destroyed and tit-for-tat territory launches, but despite the skirmishes, the top two seem firmly in control… at least for now.
• Albion Europe: On their way to their first ever victory, Woof Woof currently leads with over 330,000 Season Points, holding off fierce competition from the GIRTH and GLOBE alliances. Their grip on first place tightened after Worldwide, once just 5,000 points behind, disbanded. Meanwhile, FRIES, a new alliance made up of O M B R A, Crumbs, and Clean Kill, has emerged in the Outlands and is already launching raids. We’ll see if Woof Woof can defend against this new threat.
• Albion Americas: Surprisingly, the season began on a quiet note: PIVAS declared their intent to take the top spot, and so far they’re delivering on that promise. With over 435,000 Season Points, they hold a commanding lead, while Upside trails far behind in second. But whispers of returning giants like IFures with Daliuess and FAX with Dazroun have stirred speculation. Will PIVAS cruise to a peaceful victory, or will these whispers erupt into all-out war?

[h3]Watch it All Live on AlbionTV[/h3]
As double scoring kicks in, every fight during this Invasion Day could tip the balance. Luckily, the AlbionTV team will be following the action across all three servers, bringing you zone flips, surprise raids, and last-second defenses as they happen. Tune in to catch it all on twitch.tv/albiononline at the following times:

• Albion Asia: August 2, 14:00 UTC
• Albion Europe: August 2, 18:00 UTC
• Albion Americas: August 3, 01:00 UTC

Be there to witness the turning point of the season. See you on the battlefield!

The Depths have opened, and players across Albion are diving in, chasing Souls, escaping collapse, and fighting tooth and nail for the final vault. But with so many moving parts, it's easy to miss some of the details.

That’s why we’ve put together a guide to the Depths: how to enter, how matchmaking works, what to expect on each level, and most importantly, how to get out alive!

Read it, share it, and if you’re already deep in the dungeon, maybe still check it before your next run. You only get one shot per entry… and the demons won’t hand out second chances.

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The Crucible is reaching melting point! Albion’s massive creator battle ends August 2, and along with a hand-crafted Galatine Pair, thousands of gifted subscribers are up for grabs to those who manage to finish in the top 20. Here’s what’s available:

• 1st place: 2,000 subs and one Galatine Pair
• 2nd - 5th place: 1,000 subs
• 6th - 10th place: 500 subs
• 11th - 20th place: 150 subs

As things stand, there are dozens of guilds within striking distance of a prize-winning place, so expect things to ramp up as we approach the finish line! Check out the leaderboard here as it updates, and catch coverage over on AlbionTV (twitch.tv/albiononline) and the creators’ Twitch channels.

The Crucible runs until August 2 at 00:00 UTC on Albion Asia, and 11:00 UTC on Albion Europe and Americas. Who will emerge with the prizes?

The Abyssal Depths update has been live for a few weeks, bringing fresh life to Albion’s instanced PvP and new player experience. In this Dev Talk, Game Director Moritz Bokelmann looks at how the update is performing so far and offers an early look at the upcoming Faction Warfare rework.

[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][h3]Abyssal Depths[/h3]
Instanced Content

• The Depths have seen strong engagement from both competitive and casual players
  • Over 4 million sessions have already been played
  • Players spent over 100 years of collective playtime in the first few weeks
• The risk-reward balance seems just right, keeping a wide range of players involved

• The Antiquarian’s Den is working well as a hub for hell-themed PvP content
  • Increased population across all modes in Hellgates and Corrupted Dungeons
  • Players appreciate the cohesive feel of the entire hell-themed experience

New Player Experience

• Quality-of-life changes are helping new players settle in more smoothly with:
  • Clearer progression paths
  • Better onboarding experience
• Early signs suggest improved retention, though it’s still too soon for long-term data

Overall, the update has largely been met with a positive response, and we’ll continue to pay attention to your feedback as we move forward.

[h3]What’s Next: Faction Warfare Rework[/h3]
Planned for release this fall, the next major update will bring a significant rework to Faction Warfare. This core PvP system plays a key role in Albion’s open-world activity, and the team aims to build on its foundation to make it more engaging, accessible, and rewarding.



Faction Warfare’s Role

• Acts as a stepping stone between casual open-world content and high-stakes guild warfare
• Supports meaningful, repeatable PvP activity across the map
• Drives regional conflict and player circulation, enriching Albion’s dynamic economy

Current Issues

• The frontline system isn’t consistently bringing opposing groups into conflict
• Long travel times to conflict zones create friction and missed opportunities
  • Many players bypass each other, and fights often fizzle out before others can arrive
• Gameplay variety is limited, with most activity focused solely on capturing Outposts

Areas of Improvement

• Refocus fighting into clearer hotspots to encourage more frequent and predictable PvP
  • This includes reducing travel time and making active zones easier to reach
• Introduce a wider variety of objectives to prevent repetition and deepen tactical play
• Improve accessibility for solo players and pickup groups
  • Without requiring guild membership, players should still be able to find allies and jump into the action

The update is still in early development, but we’ll share more details as soon as we’re able. As always, your feedback is important, so we’re eager to hear your ideas. Watch the full Dev Talk above and share your thoughts in the comments!