It’s the last Dev Talk of the year, and it’s time to take a look back at everything (well, a lot of things) that happened in 2025. It’s been another big year, with three major updates and many more patches, so join Game Director Moritz Bokelmann for a festive roundup of the year.
Realm Divided
Realm Divided launched on November 24, bringing a massive influx of players into Faction Warfare.
- Since launch, there have been over 50 million Faction Warfare kills and knockdowns
- The number of daily Faction Warfare kills has more than tripled
- Half a million Faction Camps have been cleared
- Almost a thousand Faction Fortresses have been besieged
We’re listening to your feedback on the update and will address issues such as Faction balance and the balance between attacking and defending Fortresses in forthcoming patches.
Rogue Frontier and Abyssal Depths
In addition to Realm Divided, 2025 saw the release of two other major updates: Rogue Frontier and Abyssal Depths.
- Rogue Frontier introduced Smuggler’s Dens and the Smuggler’s Network, making the Outlands more accessible to players
- This has helped spread activity across the map, supporting the long-term health of the open world
- Abyssal Depths brought a new PvP mode to the game, in the form of the Depths
- This offers high-pressure, extraction-style gameplay with manageable gear costs
- In addition, the new player experience was improved, making the journey into Albion smoother and more engaging
Platform Launches
This year saw Albion Online released on two new platforms: Epic Games Store and Xbox Game Pass.
- This brought Albion Online to thousands of new players on these platforms
- New players help keep Albion’s economy, guilds and activities fresh and alive
- This sets the game up well going into 2026
Community Events
2025 also saw some major initiatives in community engagement.
- The Crucible event brought thousands of new eyes to Albion Online
- Over a hundred creators formed guilds to compete for a real-life Galatine Pair
- Check out a video of these swords being forged here
- The Albion Unlocked initiative fostered communication with the community
- AMAs, Q&As, livestreams and playtests bought us closer together
- This helps us both to learn your priorities and communicate our plans
2025 was a year of steady, meaningful growth for Albion Online, with each update moving the game forward and connections between the game and its players solidified. But with 2026 just around the corner, we have some very exciting news on the way. We’ll be revealing more soon, so stay tuned for a big announcement in January!
Until then, enjoy the rest of 2025, and we’ll see you in Albion!