Into the Fray Arrives June 8
Author: philip.hucknall,
published 2 years ago,
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[b]June 8[/b] marks the launch of Albion’s newest content update: [b]Into the Fray[/b]. This update brings significant changes for new and experienced players alike, with fully reworked [b]Magic Staffs[/b], improved[b] Castles [/b]and[b] Castle Outposts[/b], and new [b]Crystal League[/b] and[b] Arena[/b] modes bringing broad improvements to combat. New [b]Portal Towns[/b] smooth the experience of entering the Outlands, and [b]Daily Events[/b] encourage players to broaden the scope of their gameplay and bring additional dynamics to Albion’s economy. With all of these features and more, Into the Fray will make Albion’s thriving world more accessible and engaging for every kind of player.
[h3]Join the Fight[/h3]
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A comprehensive rework of [b]Magic Staffs[/b] breathes new life into this weapon line, with [b]powerful visuals[/b] [b]and[/b] [b]animations[/b] alongside [b]new and reworked spells[/b]. [b]Castles and Castle Outposts[/b] have [b]new graphics and layouts[/b] along with changes to their [b]chests[/b] and [b]timers, [/b]making fights more immersive, unpredictable, and competitive. A new, ranked Arena mode - the [b]Crystal Arena[/b] - offers players a way to hone their 5v5 skills in a competitive but accessible setting, with the promise of lucrative rewards as they progress, and a [b]non-lethal Crystal League[/b] now runs alongside the full-loot League.
[h3]A World of Riches Within Reach[/h3]
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New[b] Portal Towns [/b]in the Outlands act as extensions of the Royal Cities, with Bank and Marketplace access along with visually reworked [b]Invisibility Shrines[/b]. [b]Resources[/b] have received a graphical overhaul, with increased distinction between tiers and enchantment levels and greater readability within their environments, making gathering easier and more enticing. New [b]Daily Events[/b] offer bonuses on a wide range of activities, encouraging players to diversify their gameplay and adding new dynamics to Albion’s economy.
[h3]Quality-of-Life Improvements[/h3]
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A new [b]Activities UI[/b] provides a convenient overview of all ongoing events. [b]Victory Emotes[/b] allow players to mark kills with a visual flourish, while [b]Twitch Drops [/b]are now available to the community. [b]Lost Equipment Loadouts[/b] give players an easy way to regear after death, facilitating a quick return to the action. A new [b]Journey Back [/b]ability helps cut down on long travel times, [b]Gathering Tomes[/b] offer additional gathering Fame, and [b]Training Dummies[/b] are available on Player Islands for combat practice.
For more details on what’s coming with Into the Fray, check out the [url=https://albiononline.com/update/into-the-fray][b]official update page[/b][/url].