Albion Online News

Another AlbionTV interview has landed, and this time it’s with Sandbox Interactive’s Combat Balance Designer Nick Yaloz – or as you may know him, Lucrative. Nick joined Tazzik to talk about his journey from player to developer, explore the intricacies of combat balancing in Albion Online, and reveal his personal favorite weapons.

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As 2025 kicks off, we’re delighted to report that Albion Online was a big winner in the annual MMORPG.com awards, picking up Best Indie MMO and Best Mobile MMO of 2024!

This is the second consecutive year that Albion Online has been named Best Indie MMO by the writers at MMORPG.com, recognition of the game’s continued development in a crowded field. The site’s editors had this to say:

This year was a good year for the team at Sandbox Interactive, with multiple updates bringing new content and balancing to the sandbox MMO, from its Crystal Raiders update to the more recent Horizons update which sets things up for 2025. With a great mix of both PvE and PvP content, its player-driven economy, and its interesting setting, Albion Online feels poised to continue to impress into the future.



And Albion Online’s truly cross-platform experience resulted in it winning Best Mobile MMO for the first time:

For many of the reasons listed above as to why it's the best Indie MMO of 2024, bringing all that gameplay to a mobile platform is no easy feat, yet Sandbox Interactive had done so in a way that does not feel like it's a cheapened version or pared down version of its MMORPG. I have drained my phone battery to Albion quite a bit this year, finally getting me more into mobile gaming than before, and I daresay that will continue well into 2025 as the team moves to a faster update cadence with its new seasonal model.



These awards cap a huge 2024 for the game, with four content updates and a new server added, and things are looking bright as we move into 2025 with the Rogue Frontier update. Thanks to the staff at MMORPG.com for their recognition, and thanks to you, the players, for making the game what it is today!

The Roads of Avalon offer a unique way to traverse the world of Albion, providing access to hidden opportunities, high-value resources, and thrilling PvP encounters. These ancient pathways connect regions through ever-shifting portals, creating a dynamic and unpredictable experience for solo players, small groups, and guilds alike.

Our latest guide breaks down the essentials of navigating these mysterious routes, from identifying portals to mastering their hidden secrets. Discover how to locate Avalonian Chests, engage in high-level PvE, and unlock the wealth of resources hidden off the beaten path.

Ready to explore? Read the guide now and make the Roads your next great adventure!

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In this Dev Talk, Game Director Robin Henkys and Co-Creative Director Michael Schwahn introduce Rogue Frontier, Albion Online’s next major update, coming this February. This update builds on the Outlands focus from Horizons by introducing new solo and small-scale features, and brings the highly requested Bank Overview. Let’s dive into the highlights:

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[h3]Find your New Home in the Outlands[/h3]
Smuggler’s Dens are safe hubs for you to set as home and fast travel

• Ideal for solo and small-scale adventurers looking to set up base in the Outlands
• Outlands Banks will be phased out in favor of these new zones
• Fast travel with gear is not possible

Access the Smuggler’s Market Network within these Dens

• Connects all Dens and Outlands Rests markets
• Trading fees are based on distance between markets

[h3]The Smuggler Faction[/h3]
Engage with Smuggler Faction Activities designed for small groups and solo players:

• Secure crates from ambushed wagons and deliver them to Hidden Smuggler Stashes
  • Crates can be carried one at a time and disappear quickly
  • Multiple stash locations prevent drop-off camping
  • Designed for swift small-group tactics, limiting the dominance of large guilds
• Free captured Smugglers from Royal Guards
• Collect Smuggler Coins from Hidden Treasures and Coffers

Complete these activities and boost your Smuggler Faction Standing for exclusive rewards:

• The Smuggler Vanity Set lets you proudly display your allegiance
• The Smuggler Cape features the Hidden Vial ability, which reduces potion cooldowns by 90 seconds

[h3]Bank Improvements[/h3]

• View and search personal and guild bank tabs remotely from the Bank Overview
• Access corresponding city banks directly from personal islands

Don’t miss the next Dev Talk video to learn about even more features coming with Rogue Frontier, including new Crystal Weapons, Resource Wisps, Kill Trophies, and a new Journal category. See you then!

On February 3, the Rogue Frontier update brings Albion Online into a daring new era. At its heart lurk the Smugglers, a new faction that has risen in the chaos of the Outlands. Their covert dens offer sanctuary and opportunity, while their market network weaves a clandestine web of trade. This update calls adventurers to seize fortune in the shadows – will you dare to answer?


[h3]Secrets of the Smugglers[/h3]
Beneath the Outlands lie Smuggler’s Dens – hidden refuges providing city amenities, fresh activities, and access to the Smuggler Markets. These dens offer solo and small-scale adventurers a means to set up base, while the Smuggler’s Network acts as a shadowy Outlands marketplace that rewards resourcefulness and cunning. Smuggler Faction Activities offer a new layer of intrigue: rescue captured smugglers, deliver rare Smuggler Crates, and hunt for Smuggler’s Coins to build your standing with the faction. Meanwhile, the enigmatic trader Maggy Slade offers exclusive rewards, including the Smuggler’s Cape and a brand-new vanity set. Chaos breeds opportunity for those bold enough to grasp it.


[h3]Trophies of Triumph[/h3]
Immortalize your PvP victories with all-new Kill Trophies. Showing off the details of your triumph, these can be displayed for your allies to admire and to make your rivals tremble. Meanwhile, three new Crystal Weapons – the Rotcaller Staff, Skystrider Bow, and Forcepulse Bracers – bring devastating new abilities to the battlefield. The artifacts needed to craft them are rewarded from the current Guild Season, meaning adventurers can wield these powerful armaments as soon as Rogue Frontier launches.


[h3]Beyond the Shadows[/h3]
With the new opportunities opened up by the Smugglers, staying organized has never been more critical. A new Bank Overview streamlines inventory management across personal and guild storage, allowing players to track their possessions from anywhere in one convenient UI. A new Albion Journal category, Creatures, introduces a bestiary challenge, encouraging players to hunt the realm’s wildlife and earn unique vanity items, signifying mastery over Albion’s most fearsome beasts. And new varieties of Dynamic Resource Hotspots create fresh opportunities for Albion’s intrepid gatherers.

With all this and more, Rogue Frontier adds thrilling new depths to Albion. Step boldly into this shadowy world on February 3 and stake your claim to its riches. For more details, visit the official update page here.