Albion Online: Preview of Update Into the Fray – Release on June 8th, 2022
Developers from the German studio Sandbox Interactive keep working to make Albion Online better and better. The next step on this long journey: the content update Into the Fray, that – the devs have that announced now – to be released on June 8, 2022. And what does the new update bring? Glad you asked!
Revision of the magic staves
Into the Fray brings a major overhaul to the Magic Wands. Along with new and improved VFX, animations and sound, many staves will receive completely overhauled and even some brand new skills, such as:
- Thorns: reworked to improve solo PvE for healers
- Pyroblast: now a channeled skillshot with positioning and timing rewards
- agony soul (Demonic Staff): scares enemies based on Curse stacks
- Rejuvenating Flower: a unique multi-part spell
Each staff line has specific colors for better identification, and numerous changes have also been made to the mechanics Made to give mages more options while keeping combat dynamic and fair. Fire, Saints, Cursed, and Nature Wands are completely revised with this update, the Arcane and Frost Staffs expect the same program after the update is live. A week ago, the developers had the Adjustments to Magic Wands in detail illuminated.
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Albion Online: Into the Fray – A thorough overhaul of the Magic Wands brings new life to this weapon line.
Source: Sandbox Interactive
portal cities
With the update will be portal cities introduced, they replace the previous portal zones and serve as an extension of the royal cities in the Outlands. These cities make it easier for new players to get to the Outlands. At the same time, they offer convenience and time savings to more experienced collectors and fighters.
Along with important buildings such as the energy processor and repair stations, each portal city also shares the respective one bank and marketplace with the associated Royal City, making buying, selling, and re-equipping much easier. with her visually overhauled invisibility shrines and protective bubbles when re-entering these cities also serve as a more practical one respawn point in the outlands.
Source: Sandbox Interactive
Castles and Castle Outposts
The update brings changes for castles and outposts. Improved layouts and graphics aim to make battles more dynamic, fairer and visually richer, while giving castle owners more options to defend their stronghold. Different levels of rarity and synchronized timers on chests challenge you to fight on different fronts at the same time.
Chests appear on the world map before they can be claimed, also showing their rarity, giving smaller guilds a chance to focus on the coveted objectives. Additionally, Castle Chests will spawn more frequently per day, providing occasion for major battles throughout the week. By the way, castle chests bring strength with the update, the season points are gained via a strength challenge and no longer via passive control.
What else is happening in Albion Online?
A new ranked arena mode – the crystal arena – offers players a way to test their 5v5 practice in a competitive yet accessible environment, with the prospect of lucrative wins as they level up. But there is also a separate nonlethal crystal leaguewhich should run alongside the normal league with “Full Loot” rules.
Moreover, new daily events Offer bonuses for a wide range of activities, which in turn should incentivize players to try new content. In addition, the economy of the game should be boosted in this way. Also new: The freshly designed Activities UI offers a convenient overview of all ongoing events. Victory Emotes allow players to visually express their joy at victory, and there are Twitch drops for the community.
Source: Sandbox Interactive
facilities With lost equipment give players an easy way to equip new gear after death, allowing for a quick return to the action. The new return journey-Skill helps reduce long travel times, Harvest Tomes bring additional Glory for resource gathering, and training dummies are available for combat training on the player islands. For more information see the large overview of Albion Online’s Into the Fray past.
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