Albion Online News

For those wondering what’s coming next for Albion Online, we’re excited to bring you a new Dev Talk - the first of a series showing off some new features we‘re currently working on and how they fit into our long-term plans. In the first of these videos, Game Director Robin Henkys introduces Shapeshifter Weapons, Albion’s next major weapon line.

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Prefer a written summary? Then read on...
[h3]What are Shapeshifter Weapons?[/h3]
These are staff weapons that will further expand Albion’s ‘you are what you wear’ system in exciting new ways:

• Players can transform into entirely different beings called Shapes
• Offers a new level of versatility as players can switch back and forth between human and Shape, with different capabilities

[h3]How do they work?[/h3]
Human Form

• In human form, Shapeshifters are masters of manipulating raw energy
• Inflicts damage, disrupts enemies or supports allies
• While using energy they build up “Shift” charges
• Shift charges can be used to transform into their weapon’s associated Shape

Shape Form

• Each weapon comes with a unique Shape, with its own set of abilities
• Abilities can be enhanced using previously collected Shift charges
• Shapeshifters are encouraged to continuously switch between forms to maximize their potential on the battlefield
• As each Shape comes with unique health and armor stats which replace human stats, players can play different roles during a fight

[h3]Looking Ahead[/h3]
This system allows for a vast array of build possibilities, under two broad strategies:

• Players can double down on their Shape’s strength by equipping matching gear when in human form…
• …or they can choose equipment which suits a different playstyle to their Shape, e.g. letting them switch from damage dealer to tank and vice versa

Shapeshifter Staffs will arrive with Albion’s next major content update. Beyond that, expanding and improving the ‘you are what you wear’ system is always a priority on our Roadmap.

Our next Dev Talk will explore an all-new open-world activity that complements the  Shapeshifter weapons. This activity will also introduce additional equipment choices and further enhance the range of options available for designing your builds.

Thanks for watching! 

It’s not all conquering territories and killing mobs, you know. While some swashbuckling adventurers spend their time slaying mobs and fighting over castles, some lead a slower-paced life, tending the land on Albion’s long summer days.

But these rural folk need companions too - and luckily there’s a friend they can rely on: Ol’ Betsy.

Yep, for the month of July this benign bovine is available when you refer a single friend! This brand-new skin turns your Transport Ox base mount into a classic dairy cow, with a big old bell dangling from her neck. Once unlocked, it can be used by any characters on that particular server (either Albion East or West).

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[h3]How to Earn Seasonal Referral Rewards[/h3]

• Send your referral link, which you can find here, to a friend. (You must be logged into your account on the website to view this page.)
• Your friend registers an account and starts playing Albion Online (preferably along with you!).
• The first time your friend purchases at least 30 days of Premium, they will trigger a reward for you.
• On top of that, for your very first referral ever, you'll receive a T8 Recruiter's Pile of Tomes, worth a massive 200,000 Fame.

This Referral Season lasts until 23:59 UTC on July 31, so invite your friends and enjoy these rewards!

The dead just won't stay buried! For the entire month of July, take the Undead Challenge to unlock fantastic rewards. Earn points for open-world activities, unlock chests to get valuable loot, and claim your very own Spectral Direboar.
[h3]Live Your Best Afterlife[/h3]
SPECTRAL DIREBOAR: This month's Challenge brings back the popular Spectral Direboar, a ghostly mount with a unique spell, Glimpse of the Other Side, which renders you temporarily invisible. Use it to evade your enemies... or to launch a sneak attack!

AVATAR RING: Adventurers who rack up enough total Challenge Points will also earn the Undead Challenge Avatar Ring, featuring a spooky skull-themed design that will strike fear into the hearts of your foes. 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 Undead Challenge chests. In addition to valuable rewards like Adventurer's Tomes and Silver, you'll also have a chance to unlock spooky furniture items like the Candelabra, Lantern, and Memorial of the Fallen, as well as rare and valuable Undead Vanity Skins.

As always, you can earn Challenge Points by gathering, fishing, farming, and killing monsters. Points count simultaneously toward a daily bonus, a weekly unlockable chest, and the monthly mount / avatar ring reward. So log in, head out into the open world, gather points, and claim these rewards while you can!

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The Titan Vanity Bundle is here! This brand-new premiere bundle is available to buy now, and includes a full costume set along with the Titan’s Warhorse Mount Skin for your Armored Horse base mount.

The Titan is a towering, storied warrior, feared and respected by all in Albion for its battlefield prowess. With thick, rock-like plating, it seems as ancient and elemental as the mountains of Albion themselves, and from within emanates a crystalline blue light. The Titan’s Warhorse comes encased in matching armor, giving you the appearance of a monolithic mass brought to life as you loom over your enemies.

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The Titan bundle includes the following vanity skins, which work on male and female characters alike:

• Titan's Helmet
• Titan's Armor
• Titan's Boots
• Titan's Cape
• Titan's Warhorse

As with past bundles, you can use all costume and mount skins with all characters on your account, on both servers, and they are never lost or destroyed. All items will be unlocked in the in-game "Appearance" menu after purchase.

Get this premiere bundle today and become a timeless warrior!

Albion’s next guild season begins this weekend on both servers! At 00:00 UTC, Albion East Season 2 begins, before Albion West Season 20 starts at 11:00 UTC. Both seasons see huge rewards up for grabs, like the Crystal Juggernaut. Click here for a full season rundown.



[h3]Season Changes[/h3]

This season brings some changes to Hideouts, with Level 4 or higher Hideouts draining more energy, and the energy gain from Power Cores for non-HQ Hideouts reduced. Castle and Castle Outpost treasures now spawn 30 minutes earlier on Albion East. Meanwhile, the Crystal League and Crystal Arena will use the Cross Map this season, and Rank Points have been adjusted to make progression through the ranks flow more smoothly.



[h3]Watch the Season Kickoff Live[/h3]

As always, we’ll be broadcasting the season kickoff live on AlbionTV. At 13:30 UTC on June 17 we’ll be broadcasting Invasion Day on Albion East. Then at 17:30 UTC we’ll bring coverage from Albion West ahead of the first round of territory resets there. Finally, at 00:30 UTC on June 18, those in the North and South American time zones can tune in for the second round of territory resets on Albion West. All open-world fights are broadcast live with a 15-minute delay.

Check out coverage from a recent Invasion Day here:

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