In this [b]Dev Talk[/b], Game Director [b]Robin Henkys[/b] and Co-Creative Director [b]Michael Schwahn [/b]introduce [b]Rogue Frontier[/b], Albion Online’s next major update, coming this February. This update builds on the [b]Outlands[/b] focus from Horizons by introducing new solo and small-scale features, and brings the highly requested [b]Bank Overview[/b]. Let’s dive into the highlights: [previewyoutube=dUz6k8x-hwE?rel=0;full][/previewyoutube] [h3]Find your New Home in the Outlands[/h3] [b]Smuggler’s Dens[/b] are safe hubs for you to set as home and fast travel [list] [*]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[/*][/list][img]//assets.albiononline.com/uploads/media/default/media/526ba5835388a3ba9195cc4ddf62cfe1932be0ef.jpeg[/img] Access the [b]Smuggler’s Market Network[/b] within these Dens [list] [*]Connects all Dens and Outlands Rests markets[/*] [*]Trading fees are based on distance between markets[/*][/list][img]//assets.albiononline.com/uploads/media/default/media/53761989f4c7d19625fe495bebc0413d961cc3c4.jpeg[/img] [h3]The Smuggler Faction[/h3] Engage with [b]Smuggler Faction Activities[/b] designed for small groups and solo players: [list] [*][b]Secure crates[/b] from ambushed wagons and deliver them to Hidden Smuggler Stashes [list] [*]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[/*] [/list][/*] [*]Free [b]captured Smugglers[/b] from Royal Guards[/*] [*]Collect [b]Smuggler Coins[/b] from Hidden Treasures and Coffers[/*][/list][img]//assets.albiononline.com/uploads/media/default/media/1c79ae751b0779d733bc12985dddaadd77e22b33.jpeg[/img] Complete these activities and boost your [b]Smuggler Faction Standing[/b] for exclusive rewards: [list] [*]The [b]Smuggler Vanity Set[/b] lets you proudly display your allegiance[/*] [*]The [b]Smuggler Cape[/b] features the Hidden Vial ability, which reduces potion cooldowns by 90 seconds[/*][/list][h3]Bank Improvements[/h3][list] [*]View and search personal and guild bank tabs [b]remotely[/b] from the [b]Bank Overview[/b][/*] [*]Access corresponding city banks directly [b]from personal islands[/b][/*][/list][img]//assets.albiononline.com/uploads/media/default/media/c8f0592b89a6131707edfe9661515befe9e2031c.jpeg[/img] Don’t miss the [b]next Dev Talk[/b] video to learn about even more features coming with[b] Rogue Frontier[/b], including new Crystal Weapons, Resource Wisps, Kill Trophies, and a new Journal category. See you then!