Albion Online News

Behind the Banner is a series that shines a light on Albion's many diverse guilds, from fierce PvP warbands to tight-knit social communities. Each episode delves into the identity, playstyle, and goals of a different guild, offering a glimpse into what life is really like behind the banner.

• Guild Name: SINERGY
• Guild Leader:  Ai0ns
• Date Founded: July 4, 2025
• Size: 35 members
• Primary Language: English
• Server: Albion Europe
• Discord: discord.gg/aosinergy

Tell us about your guild.

Sinergy started as a project between friends who just genuinely enjoy Albion. We’re known today for our roster: members who’ve been playing the game for years, all with the goal of becoming one of the best.

Why did you choose this name? Is there a story or meaning behind it?

The name came from a real-life “synergy” between me and my girlfriend. We both wanted something unique that represented not just teamwork ingame, but something a little more personal and “spicy” for us too. As for the unicorn symbol? That came from a guild-wide discussion. In the end, my girlfriend made a strong case and we all ended up saying, “unicorn it is!” You just don’t argue with her, so we had to listen.

What sort of activities do you focus on?

Right now, we’re focused on growing and bringing in more players who want to progress with us:

• Our main guild events focus on Outlands activities like Outposts, castles, and nodes
• Off-season content includes the Depths, the Roads, and both PvE and PvP
• Soon, we plan to start hosting Avalonian raids for the buff and the Fame through full clears

What sort of members are you looking for?

We’re looking for players with some experience who want to do all types of content, want to improve, and want to be part of the guild long-term.

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Where is your guild primarily located?

We’re currently based in Bridgewatch. A lot of our members were already there, so it made sense. You can always find us roaming the desert nearby.

Do you have any rivalries or ongoing quarrels with other guilds?

Not really. We just want to enjoy the game and have fun. We enjoy Albion that way and we want to keep it like that.

What are some of your most memorable battles or activities?

We once massed ten people for an Outpost, but only five made it to the zone. The enemy guild had ten there waiting. We took the fight anyway… and wiped them with just a single death on our side!

What does your guild do for fun?

We love running the Depths, Fame farms, and roaming around Bridgewatch in low-tier gear chasing objectives. We keep it relaxed and fun, and laugh about it all day!

What is your guild's approach to the game? Do you have any core values or beliefs that guide how you play together?

We’re all about working as one and we have no drama. Just mature players who want to grow together as a team.

What are your goals for the future?

For this season, we’re keeping things low-key with daily content, while building our name and expanding. But we have some clear goals:

• Place a Hideout by the end of the season
• Join, find, or create an alliance
• Become more established and aim for a territory next season, backed by a strong, active member base

Anything else to share about your guild?

We thrive on content. We want to have fun, grow big, and make a mark on Albion’s history!

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Our Youtube Shorts Challenge, “My Way of Playing Albion Online”, has come to a close! From heartfelt journeys to hilarious moments, entrants were tasked with bringing Albion to life in their own way in under 60 seconds.

So, without further ado, we can announce the winners who managed to bring their stories to the widest audience:

• First place: lukovka
• Second place: LordLegal
• Third place: Hyundalf

Each of these creators will receive the Frost Knight vanity bundle for catching the eye of viewers and sharing their moments in Albion Online. And if you submitted a qualifying short, don’t forget to claim your 7 days of Premium as a thank-you for taking part.

Keep creating, and we’ll see you in the next challenge!

The Crucible is now halfway through, and a fierce battle is unfolding at the top of the leaderboard. Zizaran has narrowly overtaken Zerator after a week of relentless grinding, with both creators trading blows as their guilds fight to stay ahead. Diables & ZWIERZAAK’s team has surged into third, while former frontrunner Quin69 now sits in sixth. Metashi is holding on in the top 10, with Knekro just outside it. But determined challengers like REVENANT, Nozadah, ZeusGhostz, CAHOS_GAMING, and NorgannonHH, are making sure every spot is hard-won.

The first half of the contest has made one thing clear: these first-time Albion players are diving headfirst into every corner of the game. From leading warbands in the Outlands to grinding the Depths for hours on end, they’re making the most of every opportunity to climb the ranks.

And don’t forget: this weekend is your last chance to guarantee the exclusive Brown Alpaca mount skin! Until Sunday, July 20 at 09:30 UTC, simply gift 2 subs on Twitch to any Crucible participant, AOCP Creator, or AlbionTV to claim this fluffy companion instantly. Just look for the Alpaca icon on top of the chat during their Albion livestreams to know you’re in the right place!

The Crucible runs until August 2. Keep an eye on the leaderboard and your favorite creators’ streams as the contest barrels toward an epic finish.

This Friday, we continue the AlbionTV interview series on twitch.tv/albiononline to introduce the AOCP Ambassadors who joined us following the Abyssal Depths update. Get to know the radio host and daily companion to the Portuguese-speaking community, Sankt, on July 18 at 20:00 UTC!



[h3]Sankt[/h3]

• YouTube: youtube.com/@AlbionEm1Minuto
• Twitch: twitch.tv/sankt
• Main Focus: ZvZ / News & Opinion

Long before he was streaming Albion to thousands of fans, Sankt was training at some of Brazil’s biggest media outlets. A journalist and former TV coordinator for the Brazilian Football Confederation, he’s brought all that professional polish into the world of Albion Online, creating one of the game’s most distinctive streams in the process.

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Rádio Sankt, his weekday broadcast starting at 10 UTC, blends gameplay action with musical intervals, political analysis, opinion, news, and community debates. It feels less like a gaming stream and more like a radio program where the morning news is the state of the Outlands, and the soundtrack is a chill tune to keep the groove alive between questionable gameplay choices. Sankt pours his heart into his work, and it truly shines through in the incredible detail he brings to every single thing he does.

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Now based in Lisbon, Sankt leads VELIKA on Albion Americas and regularly joins Filipino guild Agila on Albion Asia. Fluent in Albion and getting there in Tagalog, he’s embraced cross-server chaos with his usual mix of energy and analysis. He’s also the founder of “Leões da Amarela,” a Faction Warfare Discord community designed to train new players in large-scale PvP.

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As an Ambassador, he’s dedicated to breaking language barriers and amplifying the voices of the Portuguese-speaking community. Tune in to twitch.tv/sankt or catch him live on AlbionTV this Friday, July 18 at 20:00 UTC for his Ambassador interview, and your chance to win the Master of Fists vanity bundle!

Can you believe Albion Online is already eight years old? What a wild ride it's been! This past year saw the launch of four major content updates, and countless new adventures for all types of players. As we hit this milestone, it’s a good moment to reflect on everything that’s happened over the last twelve months.

Join us as we look back at all the wins, the challenges, and the unforgettable moments of the past year, while getting ready for the exciting journey ahead.

[h3]The Story Unfolds[/h3]
Fresh off last year's celebrations, the Paths to Glory update was launched, which fundamentally changed player engagement by introducing the Albion Journal. This system has been a huge help for new players finding their way, and a fresh source of motivation for seasoned veterans.

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Since then, each update has added further new categories, ranging from intense mob-hunting objectives to idyllic island goals. The Journal has become a core part of the game, with many of you striving to complete every mission and earn the most exclusive, prestigious rewards to display your dedication.

[h3]Expanded Horizons[/h3]
Horizons breathed new life into the open world, making exploring Albion more dynamic and exciting. Dynamic Encampments brought unpredictable, time-limited objectives for solo players and groups alike, and the S.A.F.E Portal lowered the barrier for players to venture into the Outlands, helping more players take part in Albion’s most dangerous and rewarding content.

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On top of that, new Crystal Creatures started to inhabit the Outlands, while some major quality-of-life improvements were introduced like the long-awaited HUD Editor, giving players true control over their interface. Together, these changes expanded Albion’s horizons as we moved into the future.

[h3]Year-End Awards[/h3]
As 2024 came to a close, Albion Online picked up two major honors from MMORPG.com: Best Mobile MMO and, for the second year running, Best Indie MMO.



The editors highlighted Albion’s steady stream of updates, its dynamic mix of PvE and PvP, and its fully-featured mobile experience. These awards were a fitting finale to a landmark year that saw four major updates, a new server, and all-time-high player numbers.

[h3]A New Frontier[/h3]
The Rogue Frontier update in February built on Albion’s recent open-world developments, introducing Smuggler’s Dens and the Smuggler’s Network to the Outlands. Smuggler’s Dens offered a safe haven for small-scale players to base themselves in far-flung regions, while the Smuggler’s Network was a new, Outlands-centred trading system, opening up lucrative opportunities for adventurous merchants and greater convenience for gear-hungry black zone warriors.

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The Smuggler Faction gave players new Outlands activities, and rewards to be purchased from a shady character within the Smuggler’s Dens. Meanwhile, Kill Trophies arrived as a way for players to mark their PvP prowess, and a Bank Overview made it easier for players to manage their assets… and find where they left all that loot. With all this and more, new opportunities lay on the Rogue Frontier.

[h3]A New Era[/h3]
April saw another step forward in Albion’s accessibility with the game’s launch on the Epic Games Store, opening the gates for even more players to join the fight and shape the game’s player-driven world.

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Around the same time, there was a major change behind the scenes. After more than a decade as Game Director, Robin Henkys stepped down from day-to-day leadership, passing the torch to a trio of long-serving developers: Moritz Bokelmann, Michael Schwahn, and Jon Craft. While Robin continues to contribute to the game’s long-term development, the new team of directors brings an abundance of experience, passion, and vision as Albion moves forward into a new era.

[h3]Into the Depths[/h3]
The Abyssal Depths update arrived at the end of June, dragging Albion’s bravest deep beneath the surface. The Depths offer adrenaline-fueled small-group content, where enemies, both demon and human, stand between you and treasure-filled vaults. These collapsing dungeons offer a pathway into Albion’s PvP content, as players risk their inventory but not their equipped gear.

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Antiquarian’s Dens offer a convenient hub for players to access the Depths and other hellish instanced content, and new rewards are on offer for those who take the plunge. At the same time, the game’s new player experience has been overhauled, utilizing the Albion Journal to provide clearer goals and helpful rewards, while supporting players’ agency. The update’s impact is still unfolding, but it’s already clear that something powerful has been unleashed from below.

Whew – eight years in, Albion is bigger, bolder, and more alive than ever – and we couldn’t have done it without you! From the veterans who’ve seen it all to the new players just beginning their journeys, your passion continues to shape the world. From all of us: thank you for being part of Albion’s story, and here’s to the adventures still to come!